July 4 Pool party begins at 10 a.m. Friday

BRAD BARKER
July 3, 2014 7:22 pm

The Vinton Parks & Recreation Department invites you and your family to come celebrate with us at the 4th of July Pool Party at the Vinton Community Swimming Pool! This party will feature all kinds of games, competitions and prizes and will take place from 10 AM - Noon on Friday, July 4th.

Children's Health and Safety Fair to coincide with Garrison's Fun Day

STEVE MEYER
July 3, 2014 7:54 am

The second annual Children’s Health and Safety Fair will once again be held in conjunction with Garrison’s Fun Day, from 2-4 p.m. on Saturday, July 12.

Oak Grove Vacation Bible School set for July 28-Aug. 1

VINTON TODAY
July 2, 2014 2:50 pm

Vacation Bible School at Oak Grove Christian Church, 6101 32nd Ave. Shellsburg, will take place from 6 to 8:30 p.m. from July 28 through Aug.

New mass schedule for Queen of Saints churches announced

JACI CHAMBERS
July 2, 2014 10:58 am

By Jaci Chambers Queen of Saints Business Manager   Below is a listing of our new mass times effective July 5/6 through December 28/29.

After 5 Club to hear local musicians, patriotic presentation July 8

SYLVIA SCHOONOVER
July 1, 2014 10:14 pm

The Vinton After Five Club will be enjoying the guitar playing and singing of Paul Roster‏ and Barbara Riggle on July 8 at 6 p.m. at the Fourth Street Diner.

Firecracker 4-person golf event set for this weekend in Vinton

VINTON TODAY
July 1, 2014 5:43 pm

The Vinton Country Club announces that there are still openings for the Firecracker 4-Person Best Shot 18-hole golf event this weekend. Teams may play anytime Friday through 5 p.

Summer Reading Program events: Blank Park Zoo, Pint-Size Polkas

VINTON PUBLIC LIBRARY
June 30, 2014 8:20 pm

The Vinton Public Library is planning two special events in the next week as part of its Summer Reading Program activities. At 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, a representative of Blank Park Zoo will bring some of the zoo's animals to the library.

Bereavement support group to meet July 3

FRIEDA DAVIS
June 29, 2014 9:55 pm

The local bereavement support group “Meet and Eat” will meet Thursday July 3 at noon at the Pizza Ranch.  Anyone grieving a loss is welcome.

SPENCER’S GROVE CHURCH To host special services

KAREN BAHR
June 27, 2014 11:13 am

SPENCER’S GROVE CHURCH 3223 51st. St., Walker, IA. (4 miles west of Walker on D62) SUNDAY, JUNE 29, 2014   3:00 PM - Church Service   3:45 PM – Congregation Sing-a-long Special Gospel Music by “Breckenridge”   4:30 PM - Cemetery Walk   5:00 PM - Community Potluck Picnic in the grove: Bring food to share, your own table service, beverage (no alcohol please) and lawn chairs.

Rain may fall but Party in the Park/Party in Pink will go on

VINTON TODAY
June 27, 2014 11:06 am

Rain and sunshine are both likely throughout the next couple of days -- and if Friday morning was any indication both sunglasses and umbrellas may be appropriate gear for this evening's Party in the Park and Party in Pink 5K events.