Garrison citizens plan Fun Day for July 13

STEVE MEYER
June 28, 2013 10:28 am

Another totally fun and enjoyable day is in store at Garrison’s annual Fun Day Celebration on Saturday, July 13.  This event is also the community’s annual celebration.

Iowa State Fair Names New Foods Finalists

VINTON TODAY
June 27, 2013 12:28 pm

"Happiness Is" new food at the Iowa State Fair! Eight concessionaires submitted tasty treats in the new foods contest to vie for a finalist title.

Bake Sale Benefit Friday at VGH Cafeteria

VINTON TODAY
June 27, 2013 12:25 pm

Bake Sale: Tomorrow, Fri., June 28 at Virginia Gay Hospital Cafeteria. 11:00-1:00 pm.   Proceeds go toward the  Heart Association Heart Walk for Olivia Spencer.

Party in the Park begins tonight! Weather forecasters say no rain today

VINTON TODAY
June 27, 2013 8:28 am

Party in thd Park begins tonight! Weather forecasters say there is no rain in the forecast for Thursday, although Friday and Saturday each have a chance of scattered precipitation Activities begin at 5 p.

Breast Cancer Survivors to meet July 2

JANET WOODHOUSE
June 25, 2013 12:22 pm

Breast Cancer Survivors will meet Tuesday, July 2 at 5:30 p.m. for dinner and conversation at Windsor Manor in the dining room.

22nd Annual Party in the Park will be full of Fun and Excitement!

DUANE RANDALL, VINTON PARKS & RECREATION
June 23, 2013 11:29 pm

22nd Annual Party in the Park will be full of Fun and Excitement! This year’s Party in the Park Festival will be held June 27-29 and once again the committee has put together some great activities, entertainment and fun.

Performers invited to join 'Vinton's Got Talent!' during Party in the Park

VINTON PARKS & RECREATION
June 23, 2013 11:29 pm

Do you SING? DANCE? Have a COMEDY ROUTINE? PUPPETS? Perform MAGIC? Do STUNTS? Have a PET with a GREAT TRICK? Any talent you can think of — We want you to perform for this year’s Party in the Park Celebration RIVERSIDE'S GOT TALENT on Saturday, June 29! A total of 18 acts will have the opportunity to showcase their talents for up to 5 minutes each at Riverside Park.

Party in the Park competition schedule: 5K, pizza and hot dog eating, much more!

BRAD BARKER
June 23, 2013 11:29 pm

Vinton’s upcoming ‘Party in the Park’ three-day festival is a great opportunity for families and people of all ages to relax, play games, eat some amazing food and enjoy some great entertainment.

Hook and Cook: BC Conservation plans fishing event for VFW, AMVETS

BENTON COUNTY CONSERVATION
June 20, 2013 9:20 pm

On Sunday July 7, Benton County Conservation will be hosting a fishing clinic for local veterans at Rodgers Park in the enclosed shelter on the east side of the Park.

Landowners Invited to Attend Backyard Forest Field Day

PATTIE UPMEYER, BENTON COUNTY EXTENSION
June 18, 2013 9:00 pm

Trees Forever and Iowa DNR Hosting Event at Prairiewoods in Hiawatha Whether you call it your backyard forest, your woodland, or your grove, landowners interested in learning more about the care, maintenance, and maximizing the benefits of your backyard forest are encouraged to attend an upcoming field day being sponsored by the Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) and Trees Forever.