July 4 pool party; admission just 50¢ per person!

VINTON PARKS & RECREATION
July 3, 2013 10:54 am

The Vinton Parks & Recreation Department invites you and your family to come celebrate with us at the 4th of July Pool Party at the Vinton Community Swimming Pool! This party will feature all kinds of games, competitions and prizes and will take place from 10 AM - Noon on Thursday, July 4th.

CP Historical Society plans trip to Civil War exhibit at Hoover Museum

RICH HANNEN
July 3, 2013 10:00 am

The Center Point Historical Society is organizing a field trip to see a special exhibit about Iowa in the Civil War at the Hoover Museum in West Branch on July 20.

PEO Chapter MZ to meet July 8

VINTON TODAY
July 3, 2013 10:00 am

PEO Chapter MZ will meet Mon., July 8, at 1:30 PM at the home of Joan Hyde assisted by Barb Fuchs.  Karen Schlue will present the program.

Free youth soccer camp set for July 15-18

VINTON TODAY
July 3, 2013 10:00 am

The Free Youth Soccer Camp is being offered again this year, sponsored by First Baptist Church of Vinton. The camp, open to ages 4-12, takes place July 15-18, from 6-8 pm.

Severe weather event planned; 200 weather radios offered to area residents

ANDY J. LENT, CITY COORDINATOR
July 2, 2013 5:05 pm

In observance of the July 11, 2011 windstorm that devastated the City of Vinton and neighboring communities, the City of Vinton will be hosting a severe weather awareness event on Saturday, July 13, 2013.

Benton County Conservation Atlatl and Archery

DAVID ERVIN
July 2, 2013 11:10 am

July 6th ~ Hunting the Woolly Mammoth ~ 10:00 A.M. ~ Rodgers Park ~ Come join naturalist Aaron Askelson as we explore how the people of the ice age would have hunted the mega fauna of their time.

Garrison citizens plan Fun Day for July 13

STEVE MEYER
June 28, 2013 10:28 am

Another totally fun and enjoyable day is in store at Garrison’s annual Fun Day Celebration on Saturday, July 13.  This event is also the community’s annual celebration.

Iowa State Fair Names New Foods Finalists

VINTON TODAY
June 27, 2013 12:28 pm

"Happiness Is" new food at the Iowa State Fair! Eight concessionaires submitted tasty treats in the new foods contest to vie for a finalist title.

Bake Sale Benefit Friday at VGH Cafeteria

VINTON TODAY
June 27, 2013 12:25 pm

Bake Sale: Tomorrow, Fri., June 28 at Virginia Gay Hospital Cafeteria. 11:00-1:00 pm.   Proceeds go toward the  Heart Association Heart Walk for Olivia Spencer.

Party in the Park begins tonight! Weather forecasters say no rain today

VINTON TODAY
June 27, 2013 8:28 am

Party in thd Park begins tonight! Weather forecasters say there is no rain in the forecast for Thursday, although Friday and Saturday each have a chance of scattered precipitation Activities begin at 5 p.