Events And Activities
Blairstown Sauerkraut Days Cancels for 2020
In a statement released to the public, it was announced that the Blairstown Sauerkraut Days will be cancelled for this year.The statement released in part says, "In considering the health and safety o...
Shellsburg American Legion Breakfast held on Saturday
Shellsburg American Legion BreakfastSaturday's breakfast is:Eggs to orderSausage pattyPancakesWafflesAll you can eat. Cost is Free Will Donation.The breakfast will be served to keep handling items to ...
Farmers Market to kick off in New Location
The local Farmers Market will begin on July 2nd and run weekly through September 24th at Celebration Park. Every Thursday evening from 5-7:00 p.m. people can come and buy produce from area grower...
Birthday Drive By Celebration for E.D. Dixon on Thursday Evening
E.D. Dixon will celebrate his 91st birthday on Thursday June 18th. Everyone is invited to join the drive, wave and honk celebration which will take place from 6 to 7 pm tomorrow, on June 18. He wil... Oak Grove VBS Rocky Railway July 19-23
Looking for vacation Bible school in the Vinton-Shellsburg area? Bring your children to Oak Grove Church, and they will never want to leave!A summer kids’ event called Rocky Railway VBS will be host...
Nothing to Compare at the Iowa State Fair this year
The Iowa State Fair Board, the governing body who oversees the Iowa State Fair, today voted to postpone the 2020 Iowa State Fair until August 12-22, 2021, amid ongoing coronavirus (COVID-19)...
Vinton Lions Roar Again!
The Vinton Lions Club, one of the largest in Iowa, resumes its regular Wednesday noon meeting schedule next Wednesday, June 17, at Pizza Ranch. For the protection of members and guests the meeting...
Shellsburg American Legion Breakfast a Success
The Shellsburg American Legion is BACK serving Saturday morning breakfast. The hours are the same, 8 - 10 am. We ask people to social distance at the tables (families, of course, can sit tog...
Oak Grove Church is seeking projects for Faith in Action Week
Do you know someone who could use help with a project from July 9-11? Faith in Action was brought about by several local churches desiring to bring the love of Jesus to those in our community by meeti... CAPTURE THE HEART OF AMERICA PHOTO CONTEST NOW OPEN
Entries are now being accepted into the 2020 Capture the Heart of America photo contest.From day-to-day life on the family farm to the ever-changing industry, agriculture has proven to be one of Ameri...