Events And Activities

VPRD Glow Ball Golf Outing set for Aug. 3

The Vinton Parks & Recreation Department is once again hosting a Glow Ball Golf Outing this Saturday, August 3rd at the Vinton Country Club. This will be a two person best shot 9-hole event be...

Surf's Up, Friday August 2, at the Pool

The Vinton Community Swimming Pool will be hosting its annual Palace at the Pool movie on Friday, August 2nd.   This year we will be showing the movie "Surf's Up.&...

Mark your Calendar 5th Annual Crafted With Love Open House October 12

Saturday October 12th               1pm to 4pm   We are inviting home party consultants, crafters, and individual...

Cardboard Boat Races set for July 27

On Saturday, July 27, The Vinton Parks and Recreation Department will be hosting its annual Cardboard Boat Races at the Vinton Community Swimming Pool. Boats must be made en...

Grandstand events to include car, trailer races and demo derby

Cars will race twice this week at the Benton County Fairgrounds. The popular and exciting trailer races will also return this week during the Benton County Fair. And, of course, the annual Jerry St...

Business Camp at Iowa Braille School to help benefit Friends of the Shelter

The Iowa Braille and Sight Saving School is helping the shelter this week, but in order to do so, they need everyone's help! Business Camp at Iowa Braille School The last of three loc...

Fair begins Wednesday; 4-H schedule listed

The Benton County Fair officially begins on Wednesday morning, as hundreds of Benton County 4-H members bring their projects for judging beginning at 8:30 a.m. Below is the official schedule o...

Farm Bureau Cook-off seeks participants; winners to advance to Iowa State Fair

An outdoor cooking contest designed to promote Iowa meat is being planned by the Benton County Farm Bureau. Contest coordinator, Bill Newton says, “You don't have to be an expert chef to...

Annual Lutheran Home Ice Cream Social set for Aug. 4

The Vinton Lutheran Home Auxiliary will be hosting its Annual Ice Cream Social on Sunday Aug. 4, at the Lutheran Home in Vinton, from 2-4 p.m.    There will be delicious home...

Block Party Tonight

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