Vinton Class of 1971 to hold 40th reunion

JOYCE CALVERT
July 5, 2011 10:44 am

     The members of the Washington High School Class of 1971 are invited to return to Vinton over the final weekend of July to celebrate their 40th high school reunion.

Under the Big Top of God's Love

FAITH INDEPENDENT BAPTIST CHURCH
July 5, 2011 3:18 am

  Faith Baptist Church Vacation Bible School will be held July 10-13 from  6:15-8:30pm each evening. There will be Bible Lessons,Games,Songs and Crafts for ages, Preschool (age 4) - 6th Grade!  Faith Baptist Church is located at 911 D Ave, Vinton.

Free Car Wash Fundraiser!

FAITH INDEPENDENT BAPTIST CHURCH
July 5, 2011 3:13 am

  Faith Baptist Church youth group is doing a free car wash and accepting donations. The proceeds from this fundraiser will go towards teen summer activities and camp.

USDA Rural Development Holding Rural-Issues Listening Post in Belle Plaine

RANAE BECKER, BENTON DEVELOPMENT GROUP
June 30, 2011 8:14 pm

  Bill Menner, USDA Rural Development State Director in Iowa, will be in Belle Plaine from 1:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. on Monday, July 11th to listen to local community and economic development leaders, as well as the general public, discuss issues and opportunities they encounter in their ongoing efforts to keep rural Iowa vibrant and prosperous.

Iowa State Fair Featured on TV's The View

VINTON TODAY
June 30, 2011 3:42 pm

  The Iowa State Fair will be featured on the July 4 episode of The View as the show features food from the country's top fairs. Tune in Monday at 10 a.

Iowa State Fair Sew-In Seeks Donations, Volunteers

VINTON TODAY
June 30, 2011 3:42 pm

  The Iowa State Fair Fabric and Threads Department is seeking fabric donations and volunteers for the third annual State Fair Sew-In. The free program offers Fairgoers a chance to try their hand at simple sewing and quilting while providing warm blankets to local children in need.

July 1 Marks Deadline for State Fair Competitions, Parade Entries

VINTON TODAY
June 29, 2011 5:41 pm

  Friday is the deadline to enter the Iowa State Fair parade and many of the Fair's competitive events - late applications will be accepted with an additional late fee.

New Print At Home Option Adds Convenience to buy State Fair Tickets

VINTON TODAY
June 29, 2011 5:41 pm

  Save up to 30% off Iowa State Fair gate admission with advance admission tickets, on sale now through August 10. The 2011 Fair is August 11-21.

Palace in the Park takes place July 8 with 'Mall Cop' on outdoor screen

DUANE RANDALL, VINTON PARKS & RECREATION
June 28, 2011 4:36 pm

  Palace in the Park will be held Friday, July 8, at Riverside Park.  There will be games and activities for the whole family before the movie starts and it is all FREE.

VGH & Benton County Breast Cancer Survivor Group Golf Tourney & 5K Run

VINTON TODAY
June 25, 2011 9:43 am

  Virginia Gay Hospital and the Benton County Breast Cancer Survivor Group golf tournament will take place on August 5th with a 5k Run/Walk on August 6th.