Events And Activities
Canoeing event to teach basics as well as safety
Join the county naturalist for some canoeing fun at Hannen Lake and Rodgers Park. We will go over some basic canoeing tips and safety then get out on the water for some practice, a game, and... Honor Flight fund-raiser to include plane-pulling, flights for kids
The Eastern Iowa Honor Flights organization is welcoming all area residents to a unique fund-raising event this Saturday, Aug. 6.
This exciting new family-friendly event will include a plane p...
PEO News Chapter MZ
PEO Chapter MZ will meet Monday, August 8, at 1:30, at the IBSSS with hostess, Nancy Beckman, assisted by Joan Hyde....
St. Baldrick\'s: Mom of young cancer survivor seeks head-shaving volunteers
Two years after Amillianna King's “No More Chemo” party, her mother continues to help other families who were touched by childhood cancer.
Stephanie King is organizing her third...
Alice United Methodist Church Men's Ice Cream Social August 7
Alice United Methodist Church, will hold the Men's Ice Cream Social August 7
Serving from 4:00-7:30 PM
The menu includes: Barbecue Pork and Maidrite Sandwiches, Potato Salad, Watermelo...
Countdown to 10th annual Boomtown begins
Our Vinton Boomtown Committee had a "prep" meeting last night with the Vinton Police Dept., and we are very pleased to say that the plans are all coming together nicely!! We did think we ... Subaru/IMBA Trail Care Crew in Vinton July 29-30th
The International Mountain Bicycling Association’s (IMBA) Subaru/IMBA Trail Care Crew will be in Vinton on July 29th and 30th to talk trails, teach proper trail building technique and spe... Annual Shellsburg Lions Golf Cart Gala August 13
Please be sure to mark your calendar for the 1st Annual Shellsburg Lions Golf Cart Gala on Aug 13. The Shellsburg Lions along with Pearl St Social Club and Coops Roadhouse are spon...
American Legion raises funds for the Benton Co. Freedom Rock Saturday, July 30
WHO: The Vinton American Legion
WHAT: Burgers and Brats Fry
WHERE: Fareway's Parking Lot
WHEN: Saturday July 30th, 11:00 to 2:00
COST: Freewill Donation
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Breast Cancer Survivors to meet Aug. 8
Breast Cancer Survivors Will meet Monday August 8 at 5:30 p.m. for dinner and conversation at Windsor Manor in the dining room. Fiver dollar donation for the meal. Reservations not requ...