Events And Activities
Nearly 100 College Representatives Come Together for College Fair
On Wednesday, September 19, Kirkwood Community College’s recreation facility will be transformed into a higher education shopping mall. The annual Eastern Iowa College Fair expects as many a...
8th Annual Guitar Jam with Todd Frank
The Eighth Annual Todd Frank Guitar Jam will be held on September 15th at the Vinton-Shellsburg high school auditorium 218 W 21st St in Vinton. There will be a free will offering to benefit the Vi...
Progressive Agriculture Farm Safety Day Camp Planned
A farm safety day camp for any Benton County student in 4th, 5th and 6th grade is being planned for Saturday, September 22, 2012. The event will run from 8:30 a.m. until 12:15 p.m. at the Benton C...
Last call for VPRD adult flag football
The Vinton Parks & Recreation Department is making one final call for team registrations for its 'Adult Flag Football League." This pass-only flag football league will play Tuesd...
Breast Cancer Survivors group to meet Sept. 4
Breast Cancer Survivors will meet at Windsor Manor Tuesday, September 4 at 6 p.m. in the dining room. Free will donation for the meal. Please call for reservations: Angie Tharp 472-2994, Lis...
Fall Fitness: Swimming, circuit training programs planned
Now that summer is over and everyone is settling back into their routines, VPRD is shaking things up again with some fitness programs starting in September!
VPRD's Adult Lap Swi...
Metro Football fund-raiser: Hot dogs at Fareway Saturday
The Metro Youth Football program will be hosting their annual Hotdog Fundraiser this Saturday from 11am to 2 pm at Fareway. Free will donations will be accepted to help with equipment needs,...
American Legion to host Tenderloin supper
The American Legion George G. Luckey Post 57, located at 105 North R Ave. Vinton, is hosting a Tenderloin Dinner on Saturday August 25th, from 4-7 pm. Meal includes a breaded tenderloin on a bun, f... Vinton-Shellsburg Teacher's Tea scheduled for August 29th
Vinton-Shellsburg Teacher's Tea
August 29,2012
At Ray House
3:30 P.M. to 5:00 P.M.
Teacher's & Public welcome
Hosted by Vinton Womens Club.
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One week to Boomtown!
With just one week to go to the annual Boomtown/Boomfest event, the Iowa Pyrotechnic Association and local volunteers are working hard to make final preparations.
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