Events And Activities

Shellsburg Backdraft 5K set for Saturday

The Shellsburg Fire Department Auxiliary's annual Backdraft 5K takes place this Saturday. The race begins at 8 a.m. at the Shellsburg park. Registration fee is $25. Email Shellsburgfireaux@...

RC 'Warbirds' event to benefit Honor Flight; free admission

Warbirds Over Iowa, a remote-controlled air show sponsored by the Cedar Rapids Skyhawks, take place from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, July 18 (Rain date July 19). The event is a fund-raiser for the...

Urbana Big Day set for Aug. 22; parade entries wanted

Wanted: Parade Entries Urbana Big Days Aug 22,2015 If you are interested in joining us with your parade entry, Please call 319-443-2219 or email bmparb57@fmtcs.com to regis...

PEO MZ to meet July 13

PEO Chapter MZ will meet Monday, July 13, to eat in Cedar Rapids.  Please meet at 10:00 AM to carpool....

Concert series to include Zachary Freedom, Strait Run

Vinton Unlimited is sponsoring two summer concerts on Thursday nights. We invite all residents to visit the Farmers Market at the depot, shop downtown and then come to the park for music and relaxa...

Softball tourney benefit set for Deanne Halstead, July 11

Deanne Halstead was recently diagnosed with breast cancer and had surgery several weeks ago. She will now need to go through chemotherapy.   Her family is sponsoring a fundraiser/so...

Farm Credit Services to help at Garrison farm safety event

Attendees of the 3rd Annual Kid’s Health & Safety Fair will learn about farm safety starting at 2 p.m. on Saturday, July 11. Ally Schultes, Farm Credit Services of America (FCSAmeri...

VU golf tournament set for July 10; two-person best shot

Get your friends and grab your clubs for the annual Vinton Unlimited Country Club on Friday, July 10 at the Vinton Country Club! New to 2015, the tournament will be a two-person best shot wit...

\'Get Out Alive:\' Garrison Fun Day July 11th to include fire safety house

On July 11th, Garrison Emergency Services is bringing the Blank Children’s Hospital Fire Safety House to Garrison as part of Garrison Fun day.  The Kid’s Health & Safety Fair w...

Night of Destruction to return to Benton County Fair, July 24

The popular trailer races are part of the July 25 Night of Destruction at the B.C. Fair. One of the new favorites at the Benton County Fair will return again this year. The Night of Destruction, with walls of fire and the very popular trailer races (demolition derbies involving tru...