Events And Activities

Woodworking For Wildlife Program March 22

Woodworking for Wildlife at the Benton County Nature Center,  Tuesday, March 22, 2016 Tuesday, March 22nd , 6:30 - 8:00 Woodworking for Wildlife at the Nature Center- Join our naturalists in ...

VFD fish fry set for March 18

The Vinton Fireman's Association Fish Fry takes place this Friday, March 18, at the Vinton fire station. Proceeds from this dinner will go towards ice and grai...

'Little Rembrandts:' VPRD plans art session, Saturday

The Vinton Parks and Recreation Department is planning a "Little Rembrandts" art event for this Saturday, March 12. The registration deadline is today. More information is below:...

Chapter HG of P.E.O. to meet March 14

Chapter HG of P.E.O. will meet Monday, March 14th at 7:30 P.M. at Ervin Motor Car Dealership.  Roxanne Ervin is hostess.  Nomination and Installation of new officers will be held....

P.E.O. chapter MZ to Meet March 14

P.E.O. chapter MZ will meet March 14 ,2016 at the home of Pat Floyd.  Assistant Hostess is Pat DeKlotz....

30 vendors signed up for Boomfest; activities planned for children

In less than 6 shorts months, the 7th Annual Boom-Fest will be held in conjunction with 10th Annual Boomtown celebration. For all you planners out there – mark your calendars NOW for Saturda...

World Day of Prayer Event, Saturday, March 5

Plan to attend WORLD DAY OF PRAYER 2016 at Shellsburg Presbyterian Church, 300 Main St. Shellburg on Saturday, March 5. Fellowship at 9:30/Worship Service to follow Emphasis Country is CUBA Th...

Cabaret to include band, choir, speech performances this Friday

The annual Cabaret concert at Vinton-Shellsburg High School will include several band and choir ensembles, as well as performances from this year's speech contests. The concernt will inclu...

It takes All Types

Only 38 percent of the population is eligible to give blood and of that, less than five percent actually donate. LifeServe Blood Center is committed to providing the right blood product to the rig...

Breast Cancer Survivors to meet March 14

We will meet Monday, March 14 at 5:30 p.m. for dinner and conversation at Windsor Manor in the dining room.  Free will donation for the meal. Reservations not require...