Events And Activities

On Saturday, July 10, the Norway Bandits and the Watkins Mudhends will go to bat for bragging rights. The Annual Festivities will be held at the Gabe Kuester Memorial Park.The baseball game will begin at 4:30 p.m. Concessions and cold beer available.Fireworks will follow the ballgame.

Come celebrate in Garrison, Iowa, the founding of The Old Creamery Theatre Company 50 years ago. Sponsored by those founding members who are still alive and kicking. PLEASE BRING $30 PER PERSON TO COVER THE COST OF MEALS AND OTHER EXPENSES.The celebration is open to anyone who worked at, attended, or contributed to the success of The Creamery between 1971 and 2021, including former company members, board members, attendees, and volunteers.

The trainwreck we know as 2020 derailed the Annual Boomtown Celebration in August, but plans are coming together to celebrate the 14th annual event at the Benton County Fairgrounds in Vinton, Iowa, on Saturday, August 28, 2021.What is Boomtown?In case you're new, or have forgotten - be prepared. Boomtown isn't your your typical small-town-USA fireworks display.

Vinton Lions Club invites the community to help us celebrate our 100 Years of Service on July 6, 2021, from 5-8 PM at Celebration Park. The Vinton Lion's concessions trailer will have their first Tenderloin Tuesday with half-priced menu items and FREE SNO-CONES and CAKE. The Vinton Community Band will provide entertainment. Children's activities are being planned which include Tom Pingenot's amazing "Bubbler" skills! Bring a lawn chair and come celebrate with us!If you have an interest in joining Vinton Lions Club please message Mike LaGrange, through Facebook @VintonIowaLionsClub for more information.

PEO Chapter MZ will have a social meeting on Tuesday, July 13, at the home of Inga Schminke . Meet to car pool at 10:45. Please call Brenda by July 8th for reservations.

Keep Iowa Beautiful is announcing the 12th Annual Keep Iowa Beautiful Photography Contest. Iowans have the next six months to grab their cameras, or phones, and enter one or all of the five categories. "This is a great way for Iowans to share what they like about Iowa," said Kevin Techau, Keep Iowa Beautiful Executive Director. "There are five categories to enter your favorite photo of what makes you proud to be an Iowan and captures the beauty and spirit of Iowa," added Techau.

Since 2010, Vinton Lions have donated proceeds from their annual November chili supper to support Eastern Iowa Honor Flights, enabling veterans to make a memorable day-long tour of Washington, D.C. Vinton Lions Club invites the community to help us celebrate our 100 Years of Service on July 6, 2021 from 5-8PM at Celebration Park. The Vinton Lion's concessions trailer will have their first Tenderloin Tuesday with half priced menu items and FREE SNO-CONES and CAKE.

Oak Grove Treasured VBSJuly 18 - 225:45 pmAre you looking for a vacation Bible school in the Shellsburg area? Bring your children to Oak Grove Church, and they will never want to leave!At Treasured VBS, kids will discover they are priceless to God. Treasured is filled with incredible Bible-learning experiences kids see, hear, touch, and even taste! Sciency-Fun Gizmos™, team-building games, cool Bible songs, and tasty treats are just a few of the standout activities that help faith flow into real life.

After a one-year hiatus due to the pandemic, the Benton County Farm Bureau is coming in HOT and ready to hold its 13th Annual Cookout Contest. The Cookout Contest is [st] for Saturday, June 26 at the fairgrounds in Vinton and will be held in conjunction with other Benton County Fair activities. There is no cost to enter the contest, although pre-registration is requested.

The Vinton-Shellsburg Trap Team, Red Cedar Shooters, will be holding a Fundraiser hosted by the VFW Post #8884 on Sunday, June 27 from 7:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.The Post is located at 5999 25th Ave Trail in Vinton.The Breakfast menu includes:Biscuits & GravyPancakesScrambled Eggs with Onions & PeppersSausage PattiesBaconCoffee, Milk, Juice, Ho