Fashions to die for - Really! -- Historical program set for May 20

VINTON TODAY
May 16, 2017 12:00 am

From the Benton Co. Historical Society Did you know that the things we do in the name of fashion can make you sick, break your bones, and even kill you? It's true! It can even drive you mad! This program takes a look at 18th- and 19th-century fashions and the deadly secrets hiding behind those fabulous looks.

VSMS Fine Arts night to feature singing, music displays

VINTON TODAY
May 15, 2017 12:00 am

The annual VS Middle School Fine Arts Night will be Monday, May 15 at the Vinton-Shellsburg Middle School. The all-school art show will be set-up in the student center featuring work from each middle school student.

Party in Pink 5K set for June 23; all runners, walkers invited

VINTON TODAY
May 12, 2017 12:00 am

The Survivors of Benton County are planning their 5th annual Party in Pink 5K, which takes place at Riverside Park on Friday, June 23, during Party in the Park weekend.

Operation 23 to Zero: Ruck planned to raise awareness of veteran suicide issue, June 3

VINTON TODAY
May 11, 2017 12:00 am

ByToni Parizek, Benton County Veterans Affairs Office The Benton County Veteran's Affairs office is partnering with the organization Operation: 23 to Zero to raise awareness about Veteran's Suicide.

Vinton Shellsburg Retirees and Award Winner to be honored May 17

VINTON TODAY
May 9, 2017 12:00 am

Vinton-Shellsburg Retireesand Award Winnerswill be honored at a public reception Wednesday, May 17, 2017,from 4:00 to 5:30 p.m. at theVinton Skate and Activity Center 2017 Retirees Don Lyle - 46 yrs.

Ride for a Cause

VINTON TODAY
May 8, 2017 12:00 am

There will be two events to raise funds for the American Cancer Society. On Saturday May 13th, there will be a Garage Sale and Bake Sale from 8:00 a.

Neal Caraway 2nd Annual Memorial Car Cruise

VINTON TODAY
May 8, 2017 12:00 am

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Vinton American Legion to hold monthly Fish Fry, May 12th 4-7 p.m.

VINTON TODAY
May 5, 2017 12:00 am

The Vinton American Legion, 105 North R Ave, will be hosting our monthly Fish Fry, Friday May 12th, from 4 to 7 PM. The menu includes: Fish Fillet, Baked Potato, Potato Salad, Coleslaw, Baked Beans and Cake Adults: $8.

Boomfest to be held Saturday, August 26 seeking more vendors

VINTON TODAY
May 3, 2017 12:00 am

The 8th Annual Boom-Fest is scheduled for Saturday, August 26, 2017 from 10am to 4pm in downtown Vinton. A full schedule of events will be released later this summer.

PEO Chapter MZ news

VINTON TODAY
May 2, 2017 12:00 am

PEO Chapter MZ will meet Monday, May 8, at 1:30, at the home of Pat Floyd assisted by Frieda Davis. The program will be presented by Ann Jorgenson.