Events And Activities

VS FFA pancake breakfast set for Nov. 19

The annual pancake breakfast by the Vinton-Shellsburg FFA and the Vinton Kiwanis Club will take place on Saturday, Nov. 19, from 7 to 11 a.m. in the high school cafeteria. All proceeds will go toward ...

Giuliani to join Iowa GOP leaders in Vinton campaign stop, Wednesday

Please Join Governor Terry Branstad & Lt. Governor Kim Reynolds along with U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley & State Senator Tim Kapucian Iowa State Senate District 38 & Representative Dawn Pett...

VSHS blood drive set for Wednesday

The CNA class at Vinton-Shellsburg will behosting a Blood Drive Wednesday, November 2nd in the Gym at the High School from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. All residents are invited to participate....

Shellsburg Friends of the Library All you can eat Spaghetti

The Shellsburg Friends of the Library are sponsoring an "all you can eat" Spaghetti Supper on Thursday, November 3rd from 5:00pm to 7:00pm. The event will be held at the Shellsburg Legion h...

Halloween schedule: Trick or treating hours, parties and more

Several events are scheduled for this weekend's Halloween celebration. The Vinton City Council will be asked to approve the traditional Halloween Trick-or-Treat hours of 5 to 7 p.m. on Monday, Oct....

Garrison library leaders seeking donations for silent auction

The Garrison Public Library is beginning a silent auction fund-raiser. Already, many area crafters have created and donated items. "We will start bidding on Halloween and end Nov. 19, so winners ca...

2016 VGH Holiday Tree Walk starts Nov 1

Virginia Gay Hospital, Vinton, IA " There's still time to show off your holiday decorating skills and creativity by donating a completed Christmas tree or wreath to the Virginia Gay Hospita...

Van Horne Trick or Treating

Van Horne is Trick or Treating on Monday October 31 starting with a party at 5:00 at Community Center with Trick or Treating to follow....

VS FCA to meet Thursday

The Vinton-ShellsburgFellowship of Christian Athletes will meet this Thursday 7 p.m. in the commons at the high school. All students are welcome....

Benton Historical Society to present Iowa Spirit Investigative Services results

Iowa Spirit Investigative Services and the Benton County Historical Society Present the findings of investigations at the Depot Railroad Museum, the Ray House and the Horridge House Saturday October 2...