Events And Activities

Farm to School: BDG to look for ways to bring local produce to lunch rooms

The Benton county economic development Board (BDG) announced it will hold an informational meeting on the Farm to School Program June 24th, 7: 00pm at the US Bank meeting Room in Vinton. Tammy...

VU kicks off Vinton\'s first Block Party of 2014, June 19, 5-8 p.m.

Join Vinton Unlimited for our first Block Party of 2014!   The first Block Party of 2014 is coming up fast!  Grab your Family & Friends on Thursday, June 19th from 5-8pm&...

Vinton\'s Two-Person Best Shot Golf Tournament Friday, June 20

The registration deadline is just a few days away...   Vinton's Two-Person Best Shot Golf Tournament will be held on Friday June 20, 2014 at the Vinton Country Club. Tee-time...

Annual VU 3 Person Best Shot Tournament July 11th

The annual Vinton Unlimited 3-Person Best Shot Tournament is on July 11th and we'd love to see you on the course!    The price has been lowered this year on registration...

County Democrats to meet June 26

The monthly meeting of the Benton County Democrats will be held in Vinton at  the Pizza Ranch on Thursday, June 26th at 7:00pm. A Dutch treat buffet will  be available before the meetin...

Embroidery Software Club to meet June 14

We will be having Embroidery Software Club this Saturday afternoon June 14, at 1:00. Be sure to give us a call if you plan to make it. As always you will need to bring your computer and d...

Children's Bible Story Hour set for Tuesdays in Vinton

There will be a Children's Bible Story hour, illustrated with felt art, every Tuesday afternoon, from 1-2 p.m. at the Vinton Community Service Center at 407 A Ave (across from the Laundromat)....

Celebration Park grand opening celebration to begin at noon, June 14

The Celebration Park Grand Opening is set for next Saturday, with noon and evening events planned. The Vinton Parks and Recreation Department is planning a grand opening ribbon cutting, and evening festivities for Celebration Park in Vinton on Saturday, June 14. The event begins at noon wit...

Shellsburg American Legion Riders 5th Annual Charity Ride

Mark your calendars!!! This Saturday, June 7th the Shellsburg American Legion Riders 5th Annual Charity Ride will ride for the veterans! ...

BCCB plans Free Fishing Weekend event June 7

The Benton County Conservation Board is planning a Free Fishing Weekend event at Rodgers Park, this Saturday, June 7, from 9 a.m. to Noon. Join the Benton County Conservation Naturalists ...