Events And Activities

Countdown to 10th annual Boomtown begins

The Boomtown Committee members have been working hard to prepare for the 10th anniversary event. Our Vinton Boomtown Committee had a "prep" meeting last night with the Vinton Police Dept., and we are very pleased to say that the plans are all coming together nicely!! We did think we ...

Subaru/IMBA Trail Care Crew in Vinton July 29-30th

Christian Jimenez of Miami and AmeriCorps NCCC Maple 3 Team digs in the dirt to remove exposed roots The International Mountain Bicycling Association’s (IMBA) Subaru/IMBA Trail Care Crew will be in Vinton on July 29th and 30th to talk trails, teach proper trail building technique and spe...

Annual Shellsburg Lions Golf Cart Gala August 13

Please be sure to mark your calendar for the 1st Annual Shellsburg Lions Golf Cart Gala on Aug 13.  The Shellsburg Lions along with Pearl St Social Club and Coops Roadhouse are spon...

American Legion raises funds for the Benton Co. Freedom Rock Saturday, July 30

WHO: The Vinton American Legion WHAT: Burgers and Brats Fry WHERE: Fareway's  Parking Lot WHEN: Saturday July 30th, 11:00 to 2:00 COST: Freewill Donation &n...

Breast Cancer Survivors to meet Aug. 8

Breast Cancer Survivors Will meet Monday August 8 at 5:30 p.m. for dinner and conversation at Windsor Manor in the dining room.  Fiver dollar donation for the meal. Reservations not requ...

Sweet Corn Fundraiser to sponsor in town Missions projects

Blessed Hope Church will be holding their annual Sweetcorn Sale at Hummel Park featuring the Lutz Farm Sweetcorn...the park is located across from McDowell's. Corn will be $4 for a baker'...

32nd Annual Vinton Cruise set for tomorrow

The 32nd Annual Vinton Cruise will take place tomorrow, July 23. Hundreds of vehicles from all over Iowa and beyond are expected. Owners will begin arriving at around 3 p.m. when registration ...

Waterball at night: Vinton Fire Department event set for Friday

Vinton firefighter Dennis Bramow is organizing the Vinton Fire Department's first-ever "Waterball at Night" event. The contests will take place on 4th Street, in front of the Bent...

JAKES Day: Local group invites youth to learn variety of outdoor sports skills

The Blue Creek Blue Creek Springtime Monarchs (an affiliate of the National Wild Turkey Foundation) is inviting all area youth to its annual JAKES (Juniors Acquiring Knowledge, Ethics and Sportsman...

Benton County Conservation 5K, Saturday July 23

Benton County Conservation is hosting a 5K trail run/walk on Saturday, July 23rd at 8:00 am. Registration for the race is $25! The race will begin at the Nature Center, and will end at Rodgers...