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2019 Benton County Fair 4-H/FFA Schedule of Events

2019 Benton County Fair 4-H/FFA Schedule of EventsTuesday, June 25     Static BuildingJudging Day 8:30-11:30 a.m./ Noon-3:00 p.m. Judging of 4-H Static Exhibits(4-H Exhibits Building)*****(MUST BE CH...

Benton County Fair seeking Fair Queen Candidates

The Benton County Fair is looking for young women who are interested in serving as a representative of the fair by becoming the Benton County Fair Queen. As a representative for the Benton County Fai...

Accepting applications for Vinton Miss Sesquicentennial and Court

Would you like to represent Vinton as a member of the 2019 Sesquicentennial Royalty and help us make history? The Sesquicentennial Committee is currently taking applications for the royalty. The Quee...

Benton County Fair seeking Fair Queen Candidates

The Benton County Fair is looking for young women who are interested in serving as a representative of the fair by becoming the Benton County Fair Queen. As a representative for the Benton County Fai...

Celebration Website Launched!

Sesquicentennial Website rolls out to keep community updated on planned events for the celebration We are excited to announce the launch of the official Sesquicentennial celebration website – www.vinton150.org! Our goal for the website is to be the hub for Vinton residents and visitors for all thi...

A step back in time: Attempt to Rob Garrison Bank

Two Bandits Stage Gun Battle with W. T. Turner, Night-watchman, New Year’s Morning.In 2019 the community of Vinton, Iowa will be celebrating 150 years. In honor of our sesquicentennial celebration, V...

Iowa High School Music Association Awards V-S Division I and II Rankings

The Iowa High School Music Association State Solo/Ensemble Contest was held on Saturday.Vinton-Shellsburg High School had a showing of 18 events. Of the 18 there were, 15 soloists, 2 small ensembles ...

Vinton Community Foundation Accepting Grant Applications

One hundred percent of your tax deductible contributions are used for the betterment of the Vinton community.The Vinton Community Foundation board members are pleased to announce they are now accepti...

Vinton's Legion Hall: Closed Temporarily

The back door on the west end of the building was the culprit that allowed the water inside. "The Vinton American Legion building suffered water damage, due to the melting snow. Regretfully, the Legion will be unable to hold any events at the building, until after the damage has been repaire...

LAST CALL for Vinton’s 150 Women!

 As we prepare to celebrate Vinton’s 150 years, plans have been made to celebrate and honor 150 women making a difference in the Vinton area. We are asking for your help in identifying these spe...