Events And Activities
Special Olympics Benefit Ride set for Aug. 26
The 8th Annual Vinton Shellsburg United Special Olympics Benefit Ride will take place next Saturday, Aug. 26. Motorcylists will leave from Ron-Da-Voo in Vinton at 11 a.m. and return to the American Le... VS Fall Blowout set for Thursday, Aug. 17
The 2017Fall Sports Blowout will be held onThursday, August 17,at the High School Gym and the Karr Athletic Complex.
Note the change to Thursday, instead of Friday.
The schedule of events is as ...
Freedom Rock dedication set for Sept. 9
Vinton native Everett Warner became famous for his ship camouflaging system; his is one of the three faces of the Benton County Freedom Rock.
Shellsburg native Mark Reynolds was KIA... Shoes for the Shelter Annual Fundraiser
Friends of the Shelter, Inc.is once againconducting a shoe collection drivenow-October15 to raisefunds to offset vet expenses for the animals in our care.FOTSIwill earn funds based on th... Jake's Day: Wildlife group offers variety of free outdoor/hunting activities and lessons for children
JAKES Day participants from a previous year gathered for a group photo at the end of the day.
The Blue Creek Springtime Monarchs are again sponsoring an annual Jake's Day event, offering a variety... Boomfest is Almost Here, mark your calendar for August 26
For more information regarding the Kiwanis 'Bring the Noise' 5K view theflyerthenregister online.... Blue Creek Springtime Monarchs at Jake's Day
The Blue Creek Springtime Monarchs the Benton County Chapter of the National Wild Turkey Federation will host Jake's Day this Saturday.
Bring your children and come join us on Saturday, August 12 t...
VPRD 2-Person Glow Ball Golf Tournament on Saturday, August 12
By Brad Barker
The Vinton Parks & Recreation Department is once again hosting a Glow Ball Golf Tournament on Saturday, August 12th at the Vinton Country Club.
This will be a two-person best shot...
There's Still Time to join the Cedar River RATS on Aug. 5th
By Tami Stark
On Saturday, August 5th, the Cedar River RATS will be holding their "almost annual" river clean up! This event is more fun than it is work, and good time is always had when...
Laptop Shells: Post Prom Fundraiser
HS Students and VS Staff:
Personalize and Protect Your New MacBook Air with a hard shell case. The Junior Class will be selling these at Computer Roll Out onAugust 16 and August 22as a fundraiser f...