Events And Activities

State Fair Express Offers Convenient Ride to Iowa State Fair

The Iowa State Fair and Windstar Lines have partnered to provide round trip transportation to the Fair from 41 locations throughout the state. The convenient and affordable State Fair Express will...

Dads swim for free at pool on Sunday

Nothing says bonding opportunity more than a dip in the pool with Dad on Father's Day. We are all so thankful for our dads. All dads swim for FREE this coming Sunday, June 16th ...

Dairy Week at Farmer's Market

Vinton Farmer's Market will e this Thursday, June 12th from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Rail Road Depot. This week is the annual Dairy Night..Here's a chance to milk a cow and win prizes includ...

Class of 1973 to hold 40th reunion June 29

The Washington High Class of 1973 will be having their reunion on June 29th. The weekend of Party in the Park. For more information contact Joyce Shellhart at jshellhart@juno.com...

Details about Saturday train ride from CF to Vinton

The Cedar Falls Chamber of Commerce is bringing a group of 250 people to Vinton tomorrow via the Iowa Northern Railroad! Once again, we have a great opportunity to showcase our community and give ...

IRVM Hydro-seeder demonstration cancelled; may be rescheduled

The display of the Hydro seeder has been delayed again due to the weather; we may announce a rescheduled time later, at least 48 hours in advance of the event.  Integrated Roadside Vegetat...

Party in Park Medallion Hunt returns

The Vinton Parks and Recreation Department will be starting the Medallion Hunt, once again for the 22nd Anniversary of Party in the Park. The Medallion Hunt will begin June 12 and end on June 2...

\'Dig into Reading\' at the Library: Summer reading program begins

A comic juggling and educational presentation by Jay & Leslie Cady kicked of the 2013 Vinton Public Library Summer Reading Program.  Dozens of children and several parents and care-giv...

Pressure Canner Testing Dates

Pressure canners with a dial-type pressure gauge should be tested each year for accuracy. Rachel Wall, ISU Extension Nutrition and Health Specialist, will be offering testing of dial gauge pres...

Relay for life set for Friday in Vinton

The American Cancer Society Relay For Life of Benton County will be this Friday, June 7, 2013, at the Vinton-Shellsburg Track. Everyone is invited to this celebration of more birthdays and this ye...