Events And Activities
PEO MZ to meet
PEO Chap ter MZ will meet at 1:30 PM on Monday, April 11, at the home of Marilyn Mehlhaus assisted by Kae Santman. The program will be presented by Kae Santman. Meet at 1:00 to car pool.
Vinton dancers look forward to annual Square Dancing Convention
Troy and Margaret Krug of Vinton have been square dancing for more than 30 years, and are hoping more dancers will join them.
The 49th Iowa State Square Dance Convention takes place this weekend. Margaret hopes the event will inspire new square dancers, and re-inspire former dancers.
Donkey basketball comes to Vinton tonight
Dollars for Scholars will present Donkey Basketball at the V/S Middle School Gymnasium on Saturday, April 2.
Teams of local residents will attempt to ride comically trained donkeys in a quest to become the DFS dribbling champions of 2011.
Three games will be played, with doors opening at 6pm and games starting at 7pm. Central Lutheran School announces Kindergarten Roundup
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IOWA LINCOLN HIGHWAY ASSOCIATION TO CONDUCT ITS 4TH ANNUAL MOTOR TOUR
Spring is beginning and there will soon be warmer temperatures, and with that come the sound of classic cars rolling on the open road like the ones that will be cruising on the 4th Annual Iowa Lincoln Highway Association Motor Tour scheduled for August 26-28, 2011.
The motor tour, which is sponsored by the Iowa Lincoln Highway Association, is asking everyone to “Come Join Us “4” A Fun Time”.
'Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans' parade, ceremony tonight
Area veterans organizations, Boy Scouts and the VSHS band plan to participate in the "Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans" parade and ceremony tonight in Vinton.
There will be a parade with the same route as the Lighted Holiday Veterans Parade. Participants should meet at the corner of Second Avenueand West 6th Streetat 6:30 p.
Garrison First Responders plan April 2 dinner/auction
The Garrison First Responders will hold their annual dinner/live auction benefit this coming Saturday, April 2nd, at the Garrison Emergency Services Building. Doors will open at 4:30pm with serving of the meal to begin at 5:00pm./ The meal includes a choice of pork loin or chicken with potato, salad bar and dessert. Admission is $10 for adults and $5 for children.
Denise Bode, CEO of the American Wind Energy Association is IWEA Keynote Speaker
Governor Branstad, state and federal legislators, industry leaders and policy makers, launch a day of powerful programming.
Milford, IA, March 24, 2011 – The 2011 IWEA Conference at the Des Moines Convention Complex April 26th & 27th provides a forum to meet and learn from more than 25 policy makers and wind energy experts.
NRA Safety Course at Izaak Walton
A National Rifle Association Pistol Safety Course will be conducted April 16th at the Izaak Walton League north of Vinton. It will be conducted by Russ Glime who has been an instructor for law enforcement and the public for over 37 years.
The Certificate of Completion may be used to acquire a Permit to Carry from your local Sheriff.
'Spring Fling --- UP, UP IN THE AIR' this Sunday
Central Lutheran School is having a "Spring Fling --- UP, UP IN THE AIR" this Sunday, March 27th from 11:00 am - 2:00 pm. We will be having lunch served of grilled porkloin sandwiches, hotdogs, sloppy Joes, sides, cookies & ice cream, drinks for free will offering serving from 11:00 - 2:00. There will be lots of kids games with prizes from 11 - 1:00.