Iowa's connection to the Underground Railroad shared at the CP Depot Museum

CENTER POINT HISTORICAL SOCIETY
August 29, 2022 12:46 pm

Center Point Historical Society News — Log Cabin FestivalJenny Barnett, of the African American Museum of Iowa, gave a talk on The Underground Railroad to about 50 guests at the Center Point Historical Society’s annual Log Cabin Festival, Sunday, Aug.

Vinton was booming once again for Boomtown 2022

VINTON TODAY
August 29, 2022 1:49 am

Another successful weekend is in the books for Boomfest/Boomtown 2022! The Kiwanis started off with the annual Bring the Noise 5K race covering a section of Vinton.

Support V-S Post Prom and look good while you do it!

VINTON TODAY
August 26, 2022 11:27 pm

The VS Post Prom is back at it again! They have several things going on in the next few weeks and would love your support. The first is the VS/Viking Pride apparel.

Boomtown Saturday, August 27

BOOMTOWN
August 25, 2022 8:38 pm

An earth-shaking pyrotechnic experience you will not soon forget! Don't miss this fireworks display from the Iowa Pyrotechnic Association, it's known as the best fireworks in the Midwest! Rain or shine!All of the fun will kick off for Boomtown at 4:00 p.

Dwight and Bonnie Sanders Inducted Posthumously into the Iowa 4-H Hall of Fame

VINTON TODAY
August 25, 2022 3:41 pm

Dwight and Bonnie Sanders, formerly of Benton County, were inducted into the 2022 Iowa 4-H Hall of Fame during a ceremony at the 4-H Exhibits Building at the Iowa State Fair on Sunday, August 21.

VS FFA Members Shine at the Iowa State Fair

FFA
August 25, 2022 12:46 pm

The Iowa State Fair was held in Des Moines August 11th-21st. New foods, games, and exhibiting opportunities attracted many to attend; including some of the Vinton-Shellsburg FFA members.

Bruce places 1st in the lamb 2022 Iowa Farm Bureau Cookout Contest

IOWA STATE FAIR
August 25, 2022 12:45 pm

After the wood fired flames extinguished along the Iowa State Fair’s Grand Concourse, Steve Heaberlin of Warren County was crowned the 2022 Iowa Farm Bureau ‘Cookout Champion’ of the 58th annual cookout contest at the Iowa State Fair.

Vinton-Shellburg 2022-23 School Year now in Session

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
August 24, 2022 12:51 pm

As students arrived at Tilford Elementary for their first day of school, you wouldn't have known for most that they had been gone for the summer. Many picked up where they left off greeting each other and the teachers in the hall.

Izaak Walton Red Cedar Chapter is seeking your input

IZAAK WALTON LEAGUE
August 23, 2022 6:06 pm

The Izaak Walton Red Cedar Chapter is hosting an evening of brainstorming and input from the community and current members. The chapter is seeking ideas pertaining to past or future events and other community outreach programs.

Water and Wastewater Workers of Iowa Week August 21-27

STATE OF IOWA
August 22, 2022 4:40 pm

Governor Kim Reynolds recognized the hard working people at the area Water and Wastewater Plants. She signed the following proclamation declaring August 21-27 as Water and Wastewater Workers of Iowa Week.