Events And Activities

Two events supporting local produce growers

The Third on 3rd Community Gardens  invite you to the Fall Open House. Come see what the gardens have to offer for space for your next garden. Enjoy free hamburgers/brats, appetiz...

Benton County Conservation to hold Halloween Events on Friday, October 18

Events will be held at the Benton County Conservation located at 5718 20th Ave. Dr. in Vinton.Toddler Time "Nocturnal Animals"Halloween is getting closer, and that means owls, bats, and other nightti...

Tenderloin Dinner October 24 (Last one until January 23, 2020)

The Legion will be holding its last tenderloin dinner until 2020! Be sure to be at the Legion on October 24 between 5 and 7:00 p.m.The meal includes a 6 oz. tenderloin on a Kaiser Bun, french fries, ...

Third on 3rd Community Gardens to hold Fall Open House

Third on 3rd Community Gardens would like to invite you to the Fall Open House. Come and see what the gardens have to offer for space accommodations for your next garden.Enjoy free hamburge...

Vinton Public Library to Host Spooktacular Pumpkin Contest

Vinton Public Library Hosts Pumpkin Decorating Contest, click story for details! The Vinton Public Library is hosting its first annual "Spooktacular Pumpkin Contest."  Please bring to the library your decorated pumpkin beginning Monday, October 21.  The contest will clo...

Edward's Plumbing to celebrate their 90th Anniversary

Edward's Plumbing and Heating is happy to announce that they will be holding an Open House to celebrate their 90th year of operation in Vinton. The open house will be on October 12 from 1-4:00 p...

American Legion to hold Fish Fry

Beginning at 5:00 p.m. thru 7:00 p.m. the American Legion, located at 105 N. R Ave. will hold a fish fry serving:Fish Fillet, Baked Potato, Potato Salad, Coleslaw, Baked Beans and CakeAdults: $9.00Ch...

Vinton Fire Department to hold Pancake Breakfast

This Sunday from 7:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. the Vinton Fire Department will be holding their annual pancake breakfast to raise money to support the department. The cost is $6.00 unless you are in prescho...

Wallace Winkie Foundation to hold Annual Fundraiser November 16

The Wallace Winkie Foundation is holding its annual fundraiser November 16, 1 - 3 p.m., at the Family Life Center in the First Lutheran Church, Belle Plaine. The Tea-rrific Holiday Extravaganza will ...

Breakfast and Lunch Sandwiches Fundraiser by VFW Post 8884

The Smith-Geater Post 8884 focuses on volunteering in our community of Benton County and the VA Hospital in Iowa City. The heart of our organization is focusing on its members and their needs. O...