Things to do in Vinton this weekend: Boomtown/Special Olympics Benefit Ride

VINTON TODAY
August 24, 2017 12:00 am

Boomtown/Boomfest and the annual Special Olympics Benefit Ride are two of the evnts coming up this weekend, along with the season opener for the Vinton-Shellsburg football team, with the Vikings traveling to Center Point-Urbana.

Boomfest Activities

VINTON TODAY
August 24, 2017 12:00 am

Sommerfelt Places in Best Feeder Calves Awarded in Iowa State Fair Show

VINTON TODAY
August 23, 2017 12:00 am

Cattle farms from across the Midwest were recognized for their top quality cattle in the Beef Feeder Calf show judged Saturday at the 2017 Iowa State Fair.

Stephenson & Rundlett Grow Award-Worthy Whiskers To Win Titles in Iowa State Fair Contest

VINTON TODAY
August 23, 2017 12:00 am

Men from across the state entered their prized whiskers in the Beard Growing contest held Tuesday at the 2017 Iowa State Fair. Among the ribbon-winners were two local guys.

Sweet Taste of Victory for Cooks in Fair Honey Cooking Contest

VINTON TODAY
August 23, 2017 12:00 am

Cindy Paulsen of Cedar Rapids was named the Overall Winner in the Foods Made With Honey competition, judged Friday at the 2017 Iowa State Fair. Robin Tarbell-Thomas of Centerville won the Sweepstakes award.

Day 1: VS students begin 2017-18 school year

VINTON TODAY
August 23, 2017 12:00 am

VS alum Emily Hanson will teach Kindergarten at Shellsburg this year. Shellsburg 2nd grade teacher Dee Tobin helped students write introductory essays during the first day of school.

DNR honors Hunter Education Instructor Ron Geiger for 30 years of teaching

VINTON TODAY
August 23, 2017 12:00 am

Conservation Officers Ron Lane, left, and Pat Jorgensen, with Hunter Education Instructor Ron Geiger. Ron Geiger from Vinton Iowa was recently recognized by the Iowa Department of Natural Resources for his volunteer service to the Hunter Education Program.

Dvorak among winners in State Fair Horse Show

VINTON TODAY
August 23, 2017 12:00 am

No Horsing Around for FFA Competitors at Iowa State Fair DES MOINES, IA (08/21/2017) (readMedia)-- Champion High Point Horse was awarded to Muddy Waters, owned by Victoria Brandt of AGWSR at the FFA Horse Show judged Wednesday during the 2017 Iowa State Fair.

Kulish Receives Honorable Mention in State Fair Fine Arts Competition

VINTON TODAY
August 22, 2017 12:00 am

The top artists from across the country put their skills to the test at the Fine Arts competition judged prior to the start of the 2017 Iowa State Fair.

Paustian Rhubarb Wine takes home ribbons from State Fair

VINTON TODAY
August 22, 2017 12:00 am

Wine makers from across the state competed for top honors in the Iowa State Fair Oenology - Wine competition, judged on August 3, prior to the state of the Fair.