Garrison Fun Day to include Poker run, Kid Zone Saturday

STEVE MEYER
July 7, 2011 10:54 pm

    A totally fun and enjoyable day is in store for the Garrison Emergency Services Foundation annual “Fun Day" on Saturday, July 9.

Cookout Contest planned at the Benton County Fair

CAROL KERNER
July 7, 2011 3:15 pm

  An outdoor cooking contest designed to promote Iowa meat is being planned by the Benton County Farm Bureau.  Contest coordinator, Bill Newton says, “You don't have to be an expert chef to participate; you just need to enjoy cooking outdoors with quality Iowa meat.

PEO Chapter MZ to meet

JOANN SCHMIDT
July 7, 2011 1:22 pm

PEO Chapter MZ will meet at the Dysart Tea Room at 12:30 on Tues., July 12.  Meet to carpool at 12 noon.

PEO Chapter HG to meet July 11

CONNIE OGIER
July 7, 2011 10:52 am

   PEO Chapter HG will meet Monday, July 11th at 7:30 p.m. at the Ray House.         Dianne Schmidt will be the hostess.

Benton Community Class of 1971 reunion

ROSEMARY SCHWARTZ
July 5, 2011 2:41 pm

  Class of 1971 40th Reunion Saturday, July 30, 2011 TaraHillsCountry Club Van Horne 5:00 pm Cocktail Hour 6:30 pm Dinner Cost: $75.

Vinton Class of 1971 to hold 40th reunion

JOYCE CALVERT
July 5, 2011 10:44 am

     The members of the Washington High School Class of 1971 are invited to return to Vinton over the final weekend of July to celebrate their 40th high school reunion.

Under the Big Top of God's Love

FAITH INDEPENDENT BAPTIST CHURCH
July 5, 2011 3:18 am

  Faith Baptist Church Vacation Bible School will be held July 10-13 from  6:15-8:30pm each evening. There will be Bible Lessons,Games,Songs and Crafts for ages, Preschool (age 4) - 6th Grade!  Faith Baptist Church is located at 911 D Ave, Vinton.

Free Car Wash Fundraiser!

FAITH INDEPENDENT BAPTIST CHURCH
July 5, 2011 3:13 am

  Faith Baptist Church youth group is doing a free car wash and accepting donations. The proceeds from this fundraiser will go towards teen summer activities and camp.

USDA Rural Development Holding Rural-Issues Listening Post in Belle Plaine

RANAE BECKER, BENTON DEVELOPMENT GROUP
June 30, 2011 8:14 pm

  Bill Menner, USDA Rural Development State Director in Iowa, will be in Belle Plaine from 1:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. on Monday, July 11th to listen to local community and economic development leaders, as well as the general public, discuss issues and opportunities they encounter in their ongoing efforts to keep rural Iowa vibrant and prosperous.

Iowa State Fair Featured on TV's The View

VINTON TODAY
June 30, 2011 3:42 pm

  The Iowa State Fair will be featured on the July 4 episode of The View as the show features food from the country's top fairs. Tune in Monday at 10 a.