'Dream Big:' Summer Reading Progam begins at Vinton library

VINTON PUBLIC LIBRARY
May 29, 2012 10:13 am

Ronald McDonald is coming to Vinton. The garbage lady too. Animals from Blank Park Zoo, as well. And magic. And balloons. And even polka. Each year, more than 400 students sign up for the Vinton Public Library summer reading program for those age 2-14.

RAGBRAI: Coming to Vinton; not just through our town

TAMI STARK
May 22, 2012 4:52 pm

  To. Not Just Through. Vinton is preparing for RAGBRAI (July 28, when the riders come through Vinton during the middle of the day; see an earlier story HERE) On the surface, you may not have noticed much, but the evidence is starting to pop up throughout town….

New Viking football coach to speak to parents, community tonight

VINTON TODAY
May 21, 2012 9:27 am

  Parents and community members are invited to meet new Viking head football coach Jim Womochil tonight, Monday, May 21. The meeting will begin at 6:30 pm in the high school auditorium.

River RATS continue to plan for Aug. 11 clean-up

TAMI STARK
May 16, 2012 12:52 am

  In just under 3 months, the Cedar River will be host to an assortment of organized volunteers that will gather for the 5th annual Cedar River clean up project.

Buchanan Co. pasture walk to focus on watering system

BENTON COUNTY EXTENSION
May 16, 2012 12:45 am

   Pasture improvement and rotational grazing are key topics for many beef and dairy producers, but one of the big challenges becomes subdivision, fencing, and watering systems.

Tree Day in Vinton; after ceremony, volunteers will plant many on Saturday

MARK PINGENOT, TREES FOREVER
May 16, 2012 12:33 am

A large community tree planting effort will take place in Vinton on Saturday morning, beginning at the Vinton Library. Volunteers will gather at the Library at 8 a.

Central Lutheran School Offering Summer Camps

ANDREA WEBER
May 15, 2012 12:19 pm

  Central Lutheran School (Newhall) will offer several camp opportunities this summer for children of all ages.  Registration is open to the public.

Hannen Lake water quality meeting set for May 24

IOWA DNR
May 14, 2012 11:06 am

  Iowans interested in the results of a DNR study to improve water quality in Hannen Lake in Benton County can attend a meeting Thursday, May 24.

Washington DC trip for students informational meeting

KRIS BIRKER
May 12, 2012 2:55 pm

  Any 8th grade parent/student interested in more information regarding next year's trip to Washington DC/NY/Philadelphia, we will meet in the High School LMC at 7:30 on Sunday, May 20.

PEO Chapter HG to meet May14

VINTON TODAY
May 10, 2012 9:33 am

PEO Chapter HG will meet Monday evening, May 14, 2012, at the home of Jane Schminke.