Iowa State Fair, Governor's Office Launch Iowa State Fair Mobile Website

VINTON TODAY
August 9, 2011 9:57 am

  A new Iowa State Fair mobile website will increase Iowans' access to information about the Fair. "Nothing Compares" to the Iowa State Fair, set August 11-21.

2011 Iowa State Fair to End on an Entertaining Note

VINTON TODAY
August 9, 2011 9:57 am

  The 2011 Iowa State Fair is set to end on a high note on Extreme Sunday, August 21, with a rocking Grandstand show, an attempt to break a world record and a full day of free entertainment.

Farmers Market Salsa Contest this Thursday

DUANE RANDALL, VINTON PARKS & RECREATION
August 8, 2011 1:33 pm

  The Vinton Parks & Recreation Department is pleased to announce its’ annual Salsa Contest of the Vinton Farmers Market is this coming Thursday, August 11th.

Dirt Action Rumbles into the Iowa State Fair

VINTON TODAY
August 8, 2011 10:22 am

  "Nothing Compares" to the speed, action and adrenaline of track events at the Iowa State Fair. The Fair will play host to the thunder and roar of races, tractor and truck pulls and demolition derby on the half-mile dirt track during the Fair's August 11-21 run.

Iowa's Largest Art Show Joins Butter Cow Celebration at the Iowa State Fair

VINTON TODAY
August 8, 2011 9:54 am

  The Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center will be bursting with fine art at the 2011 Iowa State Fair. Home to Iowa's largest art show, the Cultural Center features sand sculptures, art activities, demonstrations and much more.

Fried Butter On-A-Stick, Among Others, Debuts at the 2011 Iowa State Fair

VINTON TODAY
August 4, 2011 9:44 pm

   "Nothing Compares" to the new foods and food stands set to make their Fair debut at the 2011 Iowa State Fair, August 11-21.

“DOING DAYS” OF AUGUST FOR CP HISTORICAL SOCIETY

SHARON HANNEN
August 4, 2011 8:57 am

              The Center Point Historical Society has three happenings happening this month.             Sunday Aug.

Annual Parade to Kick-Off 2011 Iowa State Fair

KIRK JOHNSON
August 3, 2011 11:18 pm

  The 2011 Iowa State Fair Parade is set Wednesday, August 10. The Parade will begin at 6:15 p.m. in downtown Des Moines and is the annual kick-off to the Fair, which runs August 11-21.

Iowa State Fair to Host Array of Contests to See and Do

VINTON TODAY
August 3, 2011 1:13 pm

  With over 60 contests to compete in and watch, the Iowa State Fair has something for everyone. "Nothing Compares" to competition at the Fair, which will feature several new, exciting contests in addition to Fairgoers' favorite returning contests.

2011 Walk to end Alzheimer's

BETHANY CLEMENSON, WINDSOR MANOR
August 3, 2011 12:02 pm

  Join “Team Windsor” As we walk to end Alzheimer’s   Saturday September 24th, 2011   Check-In begins at 9am Walk Starts at 10am   Address for the walk: Cedar Rapids, IA Downtown – Green Square Park 490 3rd Ave SE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52401   Join the Alzheimer's Association Walk to End Alzheimer's™ and unite in a movement to reclaim the future for millions.