Events And Activities

Only flying B-29 to be on display at Cedar Rapids Airport

The Commemorative Air Force Air Power History Tour, featuring the iconic Boeing B-29 Superfortress FIFI, will visit Eastern Iowa July 28 – August 2, 2015. The aircraft will be located on...

Fair Communications Day judging event set for Saturday

While most judging for Fair projects begins Wednesday, the annual Communications Day judging takes place Saturday, July 18 from 9 a.m. to noon at VS High School. Participants have prepared a va...

Friends of 4-H plan first pie auction

The Benton County Extension Council is pleased to announce the formation of a new committee.  The BCIA (Benton County Iowa) FRIENDS OF 4-H fundraising committee.  The purpose of this comm...

Benton County Conservation canoe float set for Aug. 1

The Benton County Conservation Board invites river enthusiasts to a Cedar River Canoe Float from the Mt. Auburn boat ramp to the Dudgeon boat ramp on Saturday, Aug. 1. The ride begins at 9 a.m. an...

Lutheran Home to hold annual Ice Cream Social August 2

Everyone is invited to attend the annual Ice Cream Social on August 2nd from 2-4 p.m. at the Vinton Lutheran Home Communities. There will be homemade baked goods, a children's area with cr...

Mission Provides Over 144,000 Bottles for Free Clinic

 For over seven years, a small and dedicated group of women at the Vinton Presbyterian Church have been on a mission to support medical treatment for the poor. They do it in a small way t...

Weed Week: Extension to offer series of meetings on herbicides

 Farmers and agribusiness representatives will benefit from Weeds Week, a weeklong series of informational meetings focusing on herbicides and their effectiveness. The half-day sessions will ...

Shellsburg Backdraft 5K set for Saturday

The Shellsburg Fire Department Auxiliary's annual Backdraft 5K takes place this Saturday. The race begins at 8 a.m. at the Shellsburg park. Registration fee is $25. Email Shellsburgfireaux@...

RC 'Warbirds' event to benefit Honor Flight; free admission

Warbirds Over Iowa, a remote-controlled air show sponsored by the Cedar Rapids Skyhawks, take place from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, July 18 (Rain date July 19). The event is a fund-raiser for the...

Urbana Big Day set for Aug. 22; parade entries wanted

Wanted: Parade Entries Urbana Big Days Aug 22,2015 If you are interested in joining us with your parade entry, Please call 319-443-2219 or email bmparb57@fmtcs.com to regis...