Entertainment

Sometimes it takes just one person to change everything. ACT I of Benton County has a winning formula for its upcoming summer musical, running August 3 – 13 at the Vinton-Shellsburg High School Auditorium. Start with an actual historic event – in this case, the 1899 newsboy strike in New York City.

Sometimes it takes just one person to change everything. ACT I of Benton County has a winning formula for its upcoming summer musical, running August 3 – 13 at the Vinton-Shellsburg High School Auditorium. Start with an actual historic event – in this case, the 1899 newsboy strike in New York City.

Once upon a time, Iowa farmers raised non-confinement hogs, had a herd of beef cows and probably fed out their own calves, maybe even milked some cows for the regular milk check, possibly had a few sheep and some of their wives raised chickens. Now no fences—no cows; not a hog in sight in the leading hog-producing state; and you’re more likely to see chickens in town than on a farm.

Once upon a time, Iowa farmers raised non-confinement hogs, had a herd of beef cows and probably fed out their own calves, maybe even milked some cows for the regular milk check, possibly had a few sheep and some of their wives raised chickens. Now no fences—no cows; not a hog in sight in the leading hog-producing state; and you’re more likely to see chickens in town than on a farm.

Boomtown, presented by Veridian Credit Union, is set to light up the sky for the 12th annual celebration on Saturday evening, August 25, 2018, at the Benton County Fairgrounds in Vinton, Iowa. Boom-fest will take place in Downtown Vinton starting at 10am, with gates at the fairgrounds opening at 4pm.

Boomtown, presented by Veridian Credit Union, is set to light up the sky for the 12th annual celebration on Saturday evening, August 25, 2018, at the Benton County Fairgrounds in Vinton, Iowa. Boom-fest will take place in Downtown Vinton starting at 10am, with gates at the fairgrounds opening at 4pm.

[caption id="attachment_22195" align="alignleft" width="300"] The grins on the faces of the men my age visiting the Evel Knievel indicate that they may remember this experience, too.[/caption] I spent a few hours last Friday morning walking around the back of a motorcycle dealership, looking at guys my age grinning like little boys, and assuming that I was, too.

[caption id="attachment_22195" align="alignleft" width="300"] The grins on the faces of the men my age visiting the Evel Knievel indicate that they may remember this experience, too.[/caption] I spent a few hours last Friday morning walking around the back of a motorcycle dealership, looking at guys my age grinning like little boys, and assuming that I was, too.

The Cedar County Cobras are coming to Garrison July 15th for a Sunday afternoon of boot-stompin music! From acoustic rockabilly to dancing bluegrass, the Cobras provide a great show with their signature "gypsy" sound. We really enjoyed their last performance, their music is contagious! Check them out on their website Refreshments will be provided by the Garrison Library.

The Cedar County Cobras are coming to Garrison July 15th for a Sunday afternoon of boot-stompin music! From acoustic rockabilly to dancing bluegrass, the Cobras provide a great show with their signature "gypsy" sound. We really enjoyed their last performance, their music is contagious! Check them out on their website Refreshments will be provided by the Garrison Library.