HOW ONE-ROOM SCHOOLS GREW KIDS AND COMMUNITIES, AT CENTER POINT MUSEUM JULY 31

CENTER POINT HISTORICAL SOCIETY
July 29, 2022 11:15 am

It’s been almost three-quarters of a century since there were one-room schools in Eastern Iowa. But many families still have cherished--if sometimes factually challenged, as in “I walked four miles to school uphill both ways”--stories of the old country schools.

Cedar-Mt. Auburn Fire Department Hog Roast & Street Dance July 30

VINTON TODAY
July 29, 2022 11:14 am

The Cedar-Mt. Auburn Fire Department will be holding a fundraiser on Saturday, July 30. Beginning at 5:00 p.m. the Fire Department will begin serving - pulled pork sandwiches, baked beans, potato salad, cole slaw, potato chips, homemade cookies, water and lemonade.

Drive in Movie July 29

VINTON TODAY
July 29, 2022 11:14 am

Roosters Auto Sales will be hosting a drive-in movie for the family on Friday, July 29 at sundown. The business will be showing, "Cars". The business is located at 410 H Ave.

Turner Hall Tractorcade August 27

VINTON TODAY
July 25, 2022 2:17 pm

The Turner Hall Tractorcade will begin with registration at 7:30 a.m. on August 27 and take off at 9:00 a.m.The entry fee is $40 and $20 per rider.Tractors will pull out from Keystone, and head to Van Horne, Garrison, Clutier, Vining, Elberon, and wrap up in Keystone.

Better Together Animal Rescue holds Used Shoe Drive

BETTER TOGETHER ANIMAL RESCUE, INC.
July 24, 2022 10:56 pm

DON’T FORGET! We are currently in the midst of our ten-week shoe collection challenge and we have a HUGE GOAL! This will be our last ever shoe drive and we have the lofty goal of collecting 5,000 pairs.

American Legion George G Luckey Post 57 Tenderloin Dinner, Thursday July 28

GEORGE G. LUCKEY POST 57
July 22, 2022 11:39 pm

On Thursday, July 28 the George G Luckey Post 57 will host a Tenderloin Dinner from 5-7:00 p.m.The menu includes a Tenderloin, French Fries, Cole Slaw and a Dessert for $12.

Pink Heals Benefit Ride July 23

VINTON TODAY
July 22, 2022 12:51 pm

On Saturday, July 23, there will be a benefit ride for the Pink Heals Eastern Iowa chapter.Registration begins at 10:00 a.m. with kickstand up at 11:00 a.

16th Annual Gordy Nelson Memorial Car Show in Atkins Saturday, August 6

VINTON TODAY
July 21, 2022 12:13 pm

16th Annual Gordy Nelson Memorial Car ShowHosted by the ‘38 Fire ClubSATURDAY, AUGUST 6, 2022 AT 8 AM – 4 PM$10 Entry FeeRegistration 8-12Awards 3

Vinton-Shellsburg High School Cheerleaders to hold Car Wash this Saturday

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
July 21, 2022 12:11 pm

The Vinton-Shellsburg High School Cheerleaders will be holding a car wash on Saturday, July 23rd at Ehlinger's Gas Station. The cost of the car wash is a freewill donation, and the event will run from 11:00 a.

Farmers Market Thursday, July 21 - Third Thursday

VINTON PARKS & RECREATION
July 21, 2022 12:06 pm

EVERY THURSDAY EVENING 5:00 - 7:00 PMJULYHOT FOOD EVERY MARKET!Every 3rd Thursday will feature various food trucks and a live performance!Market is held rain or shine.