Events And Activities

Presbyterian Church to host chalk artist, Oct. 25

Drawing Closer Ministries, featuring chalk artist and Bible teacher Randy Davis of Ottumwa, will be the guest at the Vinton Presbyterian Church, 608 First Ave., at 10:30 a.m. Sunday, Oct. 25. P...

PEO Chapter MZ and HG joint brunch October 24

PEO Chapters MZ and HG will have a joint Founder's Day brunch at 9 AM, Oct. 24, at Windsor Manor.  Brenda Hackbarth will present the program....

Veterans Benefit Pancake Breakfast

On November 7, 2015 the Vinton-Shellsburg FFA Chapter will be hosting a Veterans Benefit Pancake Breakfast, to support local Veterans. The breakfast will be held at the Vinton-Shellsburg High ...

Health and Wellness Fair set for Saturday, October 17

Join us this Saturday from 8:30 – 11:30 am at the Vinton Skate & Activity Center for the 2nd Annual Benton County Community Health & Wellness Fair. There is no admission fee and you a...

Tailgate party planned for VSMS students Friday

This Friday, the Above The Influence Coalition will be holding a football tailgate for students at the Middle School.  During this even we will have music provided by Tyler Henkle, free hotdo...

American Legion Fish Fry Oct. 9

The Vinton American Legion will be having a Fish Fry Fundraiser on Friday October 9 from 4:00 to 7:00.   We will be serving, Fish Fillets, Baked Beans, Baked P...

Prairie States Mushroom Club to explore Rodgers Park Oct. 17

Saturday, October 17, 2015 10am. Join the Prairie States Mushroom Club as we explore Rodgers Park for fall mushrooms. We will meet at the Nature Center, then car pool to the end of Rodgers Park Ro...

'Fields of Faith' event set for Wednesday at Union field in La Porte

High school students from all over eastern Iowa, including V-S students and members of the new VS FCA (Fellowship of Christian Athletes) are planning on attending the "Fields of Faith" e...

PEO ChapterMZ to meet

PEO Chapter MZ will meet Monday, October 12, 1:30, at the home of Bonnie Rohlena assisted by Frieda Davis.  The BILS are also invited to visit the IH museum.  Please RSVP to Bonnie....

Flaughless 5K takes place this weekend: Schedule listed

The 4th Annual Flaughless 5K, a memorial event for U.S. Army soldier and Vinton native Dan Flaugh, is five days away and on track for meeting – and exceeding –  the fundraising go...