Events And Activities
Meeting for VSHS D.C/NYC trip set for Aug. 24
There will be a parent/student meeting for anyone interested in going to Washington D.C. and New York City in April of 2014. The meeting will begin at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, August 29th...
AmeriCorps NCCC team plans Community Day with VPRD, Aug. 28
An AmeriCorps NCCC (National Civilian Community Corps) team, Oak 3, is holding a Community Day with Vinton Parks and Recreation Department (VPRD) on Wednesday, August 28, 2013, where they will cele...
VSHS FFA, Farm Bureau plan pre-game tailgate event Aug 30
The Vinton-Shellsburg FFA Chapter, along with the Benton County Farm Bureau Federation, will be teaming up on Friday August 30, 2013 for a Tailgate Party! It will be held at north end of the...
Breast Cancer Survivors to meet Sept. 3
Breast Cancer Survivors will meet Tuesday, Sept. 3, at 5:30 p.m. for dinner and conversation at Windsor Manor in the dining room. Free will donation for the meal. Anyone who has been diagnosed wit...
Boomfest to include unique magic and music
Magician Keith West and musician Paul Imholte are among the entertainers lined up for Boomfest this Saturday.
Imholte plays a variety of stringed instruments. West incorporates a variety of il... New to Boomfest: Free Sweet Corn Festival Saturday downtown
FREE Sweet Corn will be served in front of Michael & Dowd and Clingman Pharmacy from 4-7 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 24! Be sure to bring the family for the entire day and stay for the sweet co...
Vinton Women's Club plans annual Teachers Reception, Aug. 28
The vinton Womens Club, will host a Teachers Reception.
Wednesday August 28, 2013 from 3:30 P.m to 5:00 P.M.
at the Ray House in Vinton located at 912 1st Ave.
All Teachers & Public are invite...
Progressive Agriculture Farm Safety Day Camp Planned
A farm safety day camp for any Benton County student in 4th, 5th and 6th grade is being planned for Saturday, September 21, 2013. The event will run from 8:30 a.m. until 12:15 p.m. at the Benton C...
Viking Blowout set for Friday; to include volleyball scrimmage this year
With the new school year comes the excitement of another fall sports season. Come out Friday night for the annual Fall Sports Blowout and get a sneak preview of our volleyball and f...
Flea Market September 6 & 7, during IFA convention
There will be a Flea Market September 6 & 7, 2013 at 1002 E. 10th Street, Vinton, IA 52349 from 9-4 each day.
The site is an open field, with no electricity.
The Iowa Firemen's Conv...