Events And Activities

Garrison library ground-breaking celebration set for May 14

A ground-breaking ceremony for the new Garrison Public Library will take place on Wednesday, May 14, at 6 p.m. The building site is across the street from the Post Office.   ...

Old Fashioned Tent Revival!

An old fashioned tent revival will  be held at the Kiwanis Park in Vinton, May 18-21.    This exciting event will start Sunday Morning at 10:30 AM  With special singing...

Vinton Garden Club plant sales set for Friday, May 16

The Vinton Garden Club's Annual Plant and Bake Sale will take place Friday, May 16 , fron 5:00- 6:30 p.m. at the Benton County Fairgrounds. Doors will open at 5:00 p.m. There will be a nice...

Go 4 the Pin! Golf 4 Wrestlers! event June 21st

Please join the Supporters of Vinton-Shellsburg Wrestling on Saturday, June 21 for their 6th Annual "Go 4 the Pin! Golf 4 Wrestlers!" 9 hole, 2-person best shot golf tournament at the Vin...

Garrison library ground-breaking celebration set for May 14

A ground-breaking ceremony for the new Garrison Public Library will take place on Wednesday, May 14, at 6 p.m. The building site is across the street from the Post Office.   ...

Benton County Republicans to host Congressional and Senate Candidates tonight

The Benton County Republicans will hold their annual fundraiser tonight, Friday, May 9th, at the Newhall Legion located at 19 1st Avenue in Newhall. A social hour will be held from 5:30-6...

Poppy Day coming May 15th

Every May, I look forward to it, Poppy Day.  From the times our kids were small, we've always taught them to have the utmost respect for our Veterans. Then we discovered Poppy Day....

VSHS Jazz Band to perform at Courthouse, May 10

On Saturday May 10, at 7:30 p.m., the VSHS award-winning Jazz Band will be performing on the courthouse lawn.  This is a free concert open to the public.  The jazz band wants t...

VPRD Events: Bike Safety Rodeo May 6; Hershey Track Meet May 10

Two of popular Vinton Parks and Recreation events take place this week, with the Bike Safety Rodeo set for Tuesday, May 6; and the annual Hershey Track Meet on the calendar for May 10. Details...

After 5 Club to meet on Tuesday May 13

Vinton After 5 Club will meet on Tuesday, May 13, 6:15 p.m. at the Fourth Street Diner 202 E, 4th St. will be featuring Melisia Gieger, a nurse.  She will be speaking of her experiences ...