Vinton Parks & Recreation to host frightenly-fun Halloween events

BRAD BARKER
October 27, 2015 3:59 pm

Something spooky is in the air and we want to celebrate it! This weekend, the Vinton Parks & Recreation Department will play host to a number of frighteningly-fun Halloween-themed events.

Training session to focus on changes in Iowa

HEIDI SCHMINKE, BCECIA
October 27, 2015 9:38 am

The Benton-Iowa Decat Board will host Dr. Mark Grey who will present on Iowa’s population which is changing in ways that could not have been foreseen even five years ago.

Trick-or-Treat hours set for Oct. 31 for residences, care facilities

VINTON TODAY
October 26, 2015 2:22 pm

Traditional Halloween Trick-or Treat hours for Vinton families at area residents and care facilities have been set for 5-7 p.m. this Saturday, Oct.

VPRD: Calling all resident Monsters and Ghouls!

MATT BOGGESS, VPRD
October 26, 2015 12:46 pm

Some of the Vinton Parks & Recreation Department’s facilities will be undergoing some haunting changes in the next week in celebration of Halloween and needs your help! Friday, October 30th the miniature golf course will be crawling with things that go bump in the night at the annual Ghostly Glow Mini Golf.

Reminder: Scratch Cupcake delivery at Friends of the Shelter on Friday

FRIENDS OF THE SHELTER, INC.
October 22, 2015 5:05 pm

All Scratch Cupcakes will be delivered to the Friends of the Shelter adoption center TOMORROW (Friday, 10/23). They will be available for pick up between 3:30-5:30 at 211 west 4th street, Vinton.

Playing for a Cure: Bingo set for this Sunday, Oct. 25

VINTON TODAY
October 22, 2015 12:11 pm

A new fund-raising effort to help raise money for the fight against breast cancer has been set for Oct. 25. Playing for a Cure, a Bingo and bake sale event, will take place at Vinton-Shellsburg High School on Sunday, Oct.

Presbyterian Church to host chalk artist, Oct. 25

PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
October 20, 2015 10:57 am

Drawing Closer Ministries, featuring chalk artist and Bible teacher Randy Davis of Ottumwa, will be the guest at the Vinton Presbyterian Church, 608 First Ave.

PEO Chapter MZ and HG joint brunch October 24

JOANN SCHMIDT
October 19, 2015 11:11 pm

PEO Chapters MZ and HG will have a joint Founder's Day brunch at 9 AM, Oct. 24, at Windsor Manor.  Brenda Hackbarth will present the program.

Veterans Benefit Pancake Breakfast

JESSICA ALDERSON
October 15, 2015 10:11 am

On November 7, 2015 the Vinton-Shellsburg FFA Chapter will be hosting a Veterans Benefit Pancake Breakfast, to support local Veterans. The breakfast will be held at the Vinton-Shellsburg High School cafeteria at 7 am-11 am.

Health and Wellness Fair set for Saturday, October 17

VIRGINIA GAY HOSPITAL
October 13, 2015 9:56 am

Join us this Saturday from 8:30 – 11:30 am at the Vinton Skate & Activity Center for the 2nd Annual Benton County Community Health & Wellness Fair.