Seats still available for Feb. 14 presentation on Underground Railroad

ROSEMARY SCHWARTZ, BCHS
February 3, 2015 10:28 am

There are still seats available for this event. Students can attend free of charge. A great way to bring to life how the underground-railroad affected history.

PEO Chapter MZ to meet Feb. 9

VINTON TODAY
February 3, 2015 9:50 am

PEO Chapter MZ will meet Monday, Feb.9 , at 11:30 for lunch at the Pizza Ranch.  The program will be presented by Frieda Davis.

Ice Fisheree Cancelled, Ice Fishing Clinic still scheduled

AARON ASKELSON, BCP
January 29, 2015 3:00 pm

Due to unsafe ice conditions the Ice Fisheree at Rodgers Park has been cancelled for Saturday January 31st. The Ice Fishing Clinic that was scheduled to be held from 9am to 11am on Saturday will still be held for people interested in learning more about the sport of ice fishing.

Pink Night: Vikettes to welcome survivors during Feb. 3 game

VINTON TODAY
January 29, 2015 12:37 pm

The team that first brought area breast cancer survivors together a few years ago is inviting them back again next week.  The annual Pink Night for the Vinton-Shellsburg Vikette basketball team will take place this Tuesday, Feb.

Rodgers Park to hold Ice Fisheree This Saturday

AARON ASKELSON, BCP
January 28, 2015 11:37 am

Where? Rodgers Park What? Ice Fisheree When? Saturday. January 31st What Time? 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. There will also be an Ice Fishing Clinic from 9am-11am.

Shellsburg Friends of the Library Chili Supper set for Feb. 8

VINTON TODAY
January 28, 2015 9:04 am

Shellsburg Friends of the Library Annual Chili and Chicken Noodle Soup Supper will take place Sunday February 8, 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. at the Shellsburg Legion Hall.

Veterans benefit Pancake Breakfast Reminder

JESSICA ALDERSON AND KATIE ISBELL
January 27, 2015 6:53 pm

On Saturday, January 31st, the Vinton-Shellsburg FFA Chapter will be hosting their second Veterans Benefit Pancake Breakfast. The event will take place in the Vinton-Shellsburg High School commons area at 7 am until 11 am.

Breast Cancer Survivors To meet Tuesday, February 3-Note Change in time!

LU KARR
January 23, 2015 3:40 pm

Breast Cancer Survivors will meet Tuesday, February 3 at 5:00 p.m. for dinner and conversation at Windsor Manor in the dining room. (Free will donation for the meal.

Iowa Cover Crops Conference to be held in West Des Moines

RHONDA SAUNDERS, BENTON CO. SWCD
January 23, 2015 10:25 am

West Des Moines, IA – The Soil and Water Conservation Society (SWCS), Conservation Districts of Iowa (CDI), and the Midwest Cover Crops Council (MCCC) will hold the Iowa Cover Crops Conference on February 17-18, 2015, at the Sheraton Hotel, in West Des Moines, Iowa.

VPRD Bingo returns this weekend

BRAD BARKER
January 22, 2015 12:09 pm

The Vinton Parks & Recreation Department is excited about hosting another great season of BINGO at the Vinton Skate & Activity Center. Our first event date is this Sunday, January 25 from 5-7 PM and the other two will take place on February 22 and March 29.