Events And Activities
Kiwanis Bring the Noise 5K returns Boomtown weekend
The annual Vinton Kiwanis Club Bring the Noise 5K takes place during Boomtown weekend, on Saturday, Aug. 27.
Registration begins at 8; the race begins at 9 a.m. on the east side of the Courthou... Farm Safety Day set for Sept. 17; pre-registration under way for free event
A safety day for any Benton County student in 3rd, 4th, 5th and 6th grade is being planned for Saturday, September 17, 2016. The event will run from 8:30 a.m. until 12:15 p.m. at the Benton County...
Annual Special Olympics Benefit Ride set for Saturday
The 7th Annual Vinton-Shellsburg United (VSU) Special Olympics Benefit Ride is set for Saturday, Aug. 20, in Vinton.
The ride will begin at Mickey's Bar in Vinton, were registration takes ... Mini-Masters: VPRD plans kids' putt-putt tourney, Aug. 13
This is the last week to sign up for the Mini Masters Mini Golf Tournament to take place on Saturday, August 13th from 2pm – 4pm at the Vinton Skate and Activity Center. The tournament...
Center Point Friends Concocting Minion Party
A scheme has been brewed to hold a Minion Party Saturday, Sept.24, to benefit the Center Point Andersen Public Library.
At its August meeting Friends of the Library set the party in the Librar...
Boomfest schedule includes vendors, music
More than 75 vendors have signed up for the annual Boomfest in downtown Vinton on Saturday, Aug. 27. The booths will be open from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. along 4th Street.
Free inflatable activ... Beats, Burgers, Brats, Beer and Bicycles in Dysart August 20
On August 20, Dysart will celebrate our annual 5 B’s Event! (Beats, burgers, brats, beer and bicycles).
This family friendly event is held each year on Dysart’s Main Street in suppo...
Iowa State Fair Honors Veterans
On Monday, August 15, the Iowa State Fair will honor active and retired military throughout the day with discounted gate admission, special displays and a parade on the Grand Concourse.
On Vet...
Cooking, not dancing: Salsa contest returns to Farmers Market
The Vinton Parks & Recreation Department and the Vinton Farmers Market will once again host its annual Salsa Contest on Thursday, August 11th. For those interested in participating, there is n...
American Legion to hold Fish Fry August 12
Friday, August 12, from 4-7 p.m. the American Legion will hold their FIsh Fry. The Legion is located at 105 R Ave. in Vinton.
The menu will include:
Fish Fillet, Baked Potato, Potato Salad...