Events And Activities

VGH/Benton County Breast Cancer Survivor Group Golf Tournament & 5k Run/Walk

Virginia Gay Hospital and the Benton County Breast Cancer Survivor Group golf tournament will take place on August 5th with a 5k Run/Walk on August 6th.  All proceeds are to benefit the Imagin...

Birthday open house for Jo Erickson

Jo Erickson will celebrate her 90ht birthday with an open house June 26. There will be an open house for Jo Erickson’s 90th birthday, Sunday, June 26th from 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. at 2003 S. 1stAve. Vinton.  No gifts, please....

State Fair Express Offers Convenient Ride to Iowa State Fair

  The Iowa State Fair and Windstar Lines have partnered to provide round trip transportation to the Fair from 46 locations throughout the state. The convenient and affordable State Fair E...

Remember to Nominate the Stars of the Show

  The deadline is quickly approaching for the 2011 Iowan of the Day Program. The Iowa State Fair Blue Ribbon Foundation is still looking for the stars of the show! Sponsored by ...

Horizons Celebrates 3rd Anniversary of Vinton Office with Open House

  Horizons, A Family Service Alliance invites the public to an Anniversary Open House at 215 North K. Ave, Vinton.  The event will be held at the office from 10am to 2pm on Tuesday, J...

Kenny Salwey visits Vinton Saturday from 7-9pm

Kenny Salwey, well known author, and featured on many TV networks, visits Vinton this weekend. [VIDEO] Kenny Salwey is a born story teller and famous author of "The Last River Rat" and "Tales of the last river rat: Adventures Wild Mississippi" and others. He will ...

Free Car Wash Fundraiser!

  Faith Baptist Church youth group is doing a free car wash and accepting donations. The procedes from this fundraiser will go towards teen summer activities and camp. When:...

Eastern Iowa Pond Society 2011 Pond Tour

  The Eastern Iowa Pond Society is hosting it’s annual Pond Tour on Sunday July 10th from 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM..  The pond tour will cover many communities this year from West L...

Bethlehem Evangelical Lutheran Church holds VBS

  Vacation Bible School is just around the corner. Get ready for a week of exploring God's word and learning how we can work together to care for creation! Grow in faith. Have fun. Chan...

Riverside\'s Got Talent adds 13 and under division for children

     Many contestants have signed up for the Riverside's Got Talent event during Party in the Park.       But, says organizer Lu Karr, there is room for m...