Events And Activities

Wreaths Across America Ceremony in Mt. Auburn to be held December 12

The small town of Mt. Auburn, located about 20 miles south of Waterloo, is hosting a Wreath Across America Ceremony on December 12, 2015. The ceremony will start at 11:00am and coincides with the ...

Queen of Saints announces schedule of servces

Queen of Saints schedule of services. Christmas Eve 12/24/2015      4:00 PM Immaculate Conception, Van Horne 12/24/2015    &nb...

Breast Cancer Survivors to meet December 14

We will meet Monday, December 14 at 5:30 p.m. for our annual holiday get together at Windsor Manor in the dining room.   Please bring hors d'oe...

Santa Paws 2.0: Photo event for pets set for Dec. 13

Did you miss out on pictures with Santa?! Don't worry...Santa Paws is returning Sunday, December 13! Who: YOU! And all of your friends...two legged or four! What: Pictures wi...

Johnson Strings to perform Christmas concert at Oak Grove Church, Dec. 6

Oak Grove Church is excited to host the Johnson Strings for a Christmas musical tribute this Sunday, Dec. 6.  The public is welcome. There will be a soup supper beginning at 5 pm, with the con...

Farmers Bank Open House set for Dec. 4

Farmers Savings Bank & Trust-Vinton will hold its annual Holiday Open House on Friday, Dec. 4. Santa will be on hand at 3:30 p.m. to visit with children. Throughout the day there will be refres...

Christmas Mass Schedule for Heart of Mary Cluster Parishes

The Christmas Mass schedule for our Heart of Mary Cluster parishes is as follows: Christmas Eve: 4:00 p.m. - St. Mary, Vinton 6:30 p.m. - St. Mary, Urbana Christmas Day: ...

VS holiday concert set for Dec. 7

On Monday, Dec. 7, at 7 pm in the High School auditorium the middle school and high school choirs will be presenting their Holiday Concert.  Tickets are $5 at the door.  Come ready to he...

\'Green Granny\' to discuss upcycled fashion for dolls, Tuesday

The Green Granny is putting on an "upcycled" fashion show for dolls at 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 1, at the Benton County Nature Center. The Green Granny is the mother of a good friend o...

Pearl Harbor ceremony set for Monday, Dec. 7, at VSMS

As it is each year at Vinton-Shellsburg Middle School, Pearl Harbor Day will be observed Monday, 7 December 2015, from 12:15-1pm at VSMS LMC.  This year's theme will be the 100th anniversa...