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.

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 no fee for entry and no pre-registration is required.

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, Coleslaw, Baked Beans and Cake Adults: $8.

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 free paddling.

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 pulling contest, plane rides from the Young Eagles, static displays from our military and emergency services, fighter plane from University of Iowa, climbing wall from the National Guard, food and drink for purchase, and the opportunity to meet and thank some of our brave Veterans.

PEO Chapter MZ will meet Monday, August 8, at 1:30, at the IBSSS with hostess, Nancy Beckman, assisted by Joan Hyde.

Two years after Amillianna King's “No More Chemo” party, her mother continues to help other families who were touched by childhood cancer.

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, Watermelon, Chips, Desserts and Ice Cream with Toppings! Cost: FREE WILL DONATION All proceeds go toward medical expenses for Aubry Attwood and Carley Neustel BAKE SALE:proceeds to Church Circles Alice United Methodist Church is located 4 1/2 miles east of Center Point on the Central City Highway.

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 should take advantage of the remaining 30 days to remind our Facebook Friends of a few things, and as always, ask you to share the information! Vinton Boomown takes place Friday, Aug.

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 spend quality time digging in the dirt.