Events And Activities

Christmas Cantata set for Dec. 8, at Trinity Lutheran

A Christmas Contata! Sunday, Dec. 8, at 2 p.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church. Everyone is welcome to attend! A collection of Christmas carols will be sung and played by vocal and bell choirs of Trinity...

Free Thanksgiving Dinner! Everyone invited at First Baptist Church

You are invited to attend the annual Thanksgiving Dinner  hosted by First Baptist Church (601 1st Ave). This dinner is a FREE, home-style meal served Thanksgiving Day, November 28, betwee...

Horridge House to be open Sunday

The Horridge House, located at 612 First Ave., will be open Sunday November 24 from 11:30 to 3:00. Please join us and see our progress since the Wind Storm! Refreshments will be served. Bento...

4th Annual Shellsburg Country Christmas Walk set for Nov. 30

The 4th Annual Country Christmas Walk takes place November 30,  from 9:00 am - 2:00 pm in Shelllsburg. More than 25 crafters/vendors will  be set up in four locations; American Leg...

Pet photos with Santa available Nov. 24, Dec. 7

FOTSI is offering Santa photo sessions for kids of all ages (2 legged or 4-legged) and their pets from noon to 4 p.m. this Sunday, Nov. 24, and Saturday, Dec. 7, at the downtown office at 211 W...

Conference Focuses on Midwestern Beef Advantages

Midwestern farmers are continually challenged by the need to feed a growing world while protecting and conserving our natural resources.  However, the Midwest has an advantage compared to...

Tot Lot Program fun for youth & adults!

  The Vinton Parks & Recreation Department has started up the popular Tot Lot Program once again at the Vinton Skate & Activity Center. Tot Lot is a great chance for Pre-school ag...

Amana gardening author to visit library Thursday

Lawrence L. Rettig's new book, "Gardening the Amana Way," shares lessons he has learned from his years of experience in growing a variety of plants and flowers in eastern Iowa. R...

VS bowling 9-pin fund-raiser set for Nov. 16

This photo shows some items donated for the VS bowling fund-raiser's silent auction. The VS bowling team plans a 9-pin fund-raiser this Saturday, Nov. 16, at Berry's Lanes.   Details:   9 Pin Bowling Tournament on November 16th to fundrais...

VS public speaking class invites public to library presentations

Vinton-Shellsburg's Public Speaking class will be presenting their Persuasive Speeches at the Vinton Public Library on November 8th and 11th  from 2:20 p.m. to 3 p.m.  These presentat...