Events And Activities

Block party! First of season set for tonight, downtown

The first Block Party of 2014 is coming up fast!  Grab your Family & Friends tonight, Thursday, June 19th from 5-8 p.m. and join in the fun on the 100 Block of West 4th Street.&nb...

Extension plans two Stockman & Stewardship workshops

Two Stockman & Stewardship  workshops featuring Dr. Ron Gill from Texas, will be held in eastern Iowa June 25.  The Stockman & Stewardship sessions teach cattle handling methods ...

Red Cross Blood Drive set for June 19, in Vinton

The Vinton Red Cross Community Blood Drive will be held Thursday, June 19, from 1:00 - 6:00 p.m. at the Vinton Skate Center.  Appointments can be made by calling Kristie at 472-4292.  Wa...

Free Adventure Camp planned at Rodgers Park, July 4-5

A free Lewis & Clark Hunting, Fishing and Survival Camp for students in grades 3-6 is planned for July 4-5 at Rodgers Park. We ask that all non-campers register with Benton County Conservation...

Farm to School: BDG to look for ways to bring local produce to lunch rooms

The Benton county economic development Board (BDG) announced it will hold an informational meeting on the Farm to School Program June 24th, 7: 00pm at the US Bank meeting Room in Vinton. Tammy...

VU kicks off Vinton\'s first Block Party of 2014, June 19, 5-8 p.m.

Join Vinton Unlimited for our first Block Party of 2014!   The first Block Party of 2014 is coming up fast!  Grab your Family & Friends on Thursday, June 19th from 5-8pm&...

Vinton\'s Two-Person Best Shot Golf Tournament Friday, June 20

The registration deadline is just a few days away...   Vinton's Two-Person Best Shot Golf Tournament will be held on Friday June 20, 2014 at the Vinton Country Club. Tee-time...

Annual VU 3 Person Best Shot Tournament July 11th

The annual Vinton Unlimited 3-Person Best Shot Tournament is on July 11th and we'd love to see you on the course!    The price has been lowered this year on registration...

County Democrats to meet June 26

The monthly meeting of the Benton County Democrats will be held in Vinton at  the Pizza Ranch on Thursday, June 26th at 7:00pm. A Dutch treat buffet will  be available before the meetin...

Embroidery Software Club to meet June 14

We will be having Embroidery Software Club this Saturday afternoon June 14, at 1:00. Be sure to give us a call if you plan to make it. As always you will need to bring your computer and d...