Theatre Camp students prepare for weekend performances

SUE GATES
July 18, 2014 12:25 pm

Sixty-one excited actresses and actors have been spending time from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. daily learning songs, dances, and lines as a part of the production of “Merlin’s Apprentice and the Deadly Dragon” during the annual ACT 1 sponsored theatre camp.

Harley raffle continues; Special Olympics Benefit ride set for Aug. 16

VINTON TODAY
July 18, 2014 10:11 am

The Vinton Shellsburg United (VSU) Special Olympics parents and volunteers are continuing to sell raffle tickets for a brand new Harley Davidson motorcycle, and t-shirts about the fund-raiser.

Area cooks invited to Farm Bureau Cookout; winners advance to State Fair

BENTON COUNTY FARM BUREAU FEDERATION
July 18, 2014 2:42 am

The 7th Annual Benton County Farm Bureau Cookout Contest is set for Saturday July 26th at the fairgrounds in Vinton.  This will be in conjunction with the Benton County Fair activities.

Cardboard Boat Races return to Vinton, July 26

VINTON PARKS & RECREATION
July 18, 2014 2:39 am

On Saturday, July 26, The Vinton Parks and Recreation Department will be hosting its annual Cardboard Boat Races at the Vinton Community Swimming Pool.

Kids Triathlon set for July 26

VINTON PARKS & RECREATION
July 18, 2014 2:34 am

On the morning of Saturday, July 26th, VPRD will be hosting its 5th annual 'Kids Triathlon.' The race is divided out by age divisions and gender.

Cross Country Camp set for VS runners

V-S COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
July 17, 2014 7:42 pm

Below are the details about the upcoming Cross Country Camp: 2014 V-S CROSS COUNTRY  5-8th Grades Summer Running Camp July 29 & 31, August 5 & 7 (Tuesday &Thursday) Session 1: Going into 5-6th Grades 9:00-10:15  Session 2: Going into 7-8h Grades 10:15-11:30 Location and Cost: Vinton-Shellsburg High School.

VBS at First Christian Church set for July 27-31

LANETTE PARKER
July 17, 2014 11:04 am

The First Christian Church Vacation Bible School, with the theme "Workshop of Wonders," will take place from July 27-31, at the church, at 1209 W.

Challenge Run to Benefit the March of Dimes

BLOOMSBURY FARM
July 14, 2014 12:28 pm

  3.5k Mud Run happening July 19, near Cedar Rapids. Bloomsbury Farm will again be hosting a 3.

Spazmatics, fireworks to return to Vinton Aug. 24

VINTON TODAY
July 12, 2014 9:02 am

Vinton Parks and Recreation leaders are still finalizing the details, but the Party in the Park Spazmatics concert and fireworks that were postponed in June will take place Sunday, Aug.

'Love for Liv' bake sale now under way at VGH

VINTON TODAY
July 10, 2014 12:43 pm

Today, Thursday July 10th is the Annual Love for Liv fundraiser at the VGH cafeteria boardroom.  It's from 11:30 to 1:30. Public welcome.