Events And Activities

Miles for Meals Virtual 5K run/walk begins this Sunday

Miles for MealsVirtual 5K run/walkWhen: Anytime from November 8 -15 Where: AnywhereWhat: Run/Walk a 5KREGISTER HERE: Miles for MealsVirtual 5K run/walkWhen: Anytime from November 8 -15 Where: Anywher...

Annual Turkey Coloring Contest Deadline November 11

Vinton Parks and Recreation will hold their annual Turkey Coloring Contest.Children 3rd grade and younger who are residents in the Vinton/Shellsburg School District are welcome to enter. Deadline...

Be Merry, Be Bright, Make your House a Delight!

Get into the holiday spirit! Compete for citywide bragging rights as the Vinton Parks and Recreation Department is conducting their 2nd Annual “Deck the House” contest. Register your home or bu...

Fall Craft and Bake Sale Saturday, November 7

The Annual Fall Craft & Bake Sale will be held on Saturday, November 7, 2020 8:00 AM-1:00 PM at the Vinton Skate Center.Stop out for your fall baked goodies and start your Christmas shopping at th...

Northern Benton County Trump Train to roll out on Saturday

Benton County Republicans enjoyed the company of other fellow Trump supporters so much last weekend that they plan to meet again this Saturday. The group plans to meet at the Benton County Fairgr...

A Spooktacular Day planned on Halloween

A Spooktacular Day will take place on Saturday, October 31, in downtown Vinton. Beginning at 10:00 AM there will be Halloween games followed at 10:45 AM with a Costume parade through downtown. Trick o...

Thursday, Drive Thru Lunch at Trinity Lutheran Church

Drive-Thru Lunch at Trinity Lutheran Church (1002 E. 13th Street)Thursday, October 29, menu: Meatball sandwich, potato cake, cookies, drink 11:00-1:00p.m. Or while supplies last. Enter from 13th ...

Veteran's Assembly to be held on a smaller scale

The VSCSD will hold a much smaller Veteran's Day event this year. The school will be hosting a breakfast for all Veterans and their spouses, as well as Auxiliary members. The breakfast will start at ...

The Union Carolers WILL perform this coming holiday season

A Holiday staple in the Cedar Valley for the last 18 years is determined to not let the pandemic dampen their ability to spread holiday cheer. The Union High School Vocal Department is currently takin...

Walk-through open house to celebrate Helen Purdy’s 90th Birthday

Join us in celebrating Helen Putdy’s 90th birthday with a walk-through open house on Sunday, November 1, 2020, from 2 to 4:00 PM at the Brandon Community Center.Helen is a long time resident of...