Looking for the Stars of the Show

VINTON TODAY
May 31, 2011 6:25 pm

  Lights. . . Camera. . . Action. . . the Iowa State Fair is ready to roll but is in need of the stars of the show. The Iowa State Fair Blue Ribbon Foundation and Cookies Food Products are searching for ten outstanding volunteers to be the next Iowan of the Day at the Iowa State Fair.

BBQ and Flower Pot Winner Announced on Friday

WINDSOR MANOR
May 30, 2011 10:13 am

  On Friday, June 3rd we invite the public to our BBQ where we will reveal the Challenge Winner of the Flower Pot competition. The BBQ will be from 4pm to 6pm Free-will donation proceeds will go to the North Benton Ambulance Service in honor of EMS week.

National Rifle Association class on Basic Pistol

RUSS GLIME
May 30, 2011 9:46 am

  On June 25th a National Rifle Association class on Basic Pistol will be conducted at the Izaak Walton League north of Vinton.  This is an eight hour course featuring basic skill learning, actual handling and becoming familiar with handguns.

Veterans plan Memorial Day services in Vinton

VINTON TODAY
May 27, 2011 11:32 am

    The Memorial Day Services at Vinton will take place at the local cemeteries this Monday, May 30.     The schedule includes:  8 AM Honors at Maplewood Cemetery 8:15 at St.

Spend Smart/Eat Smart

KAREN LARSON
May 24, 2011 12:22 pm

              Come to Wesley United Methodist Church at 516 2nd Ave on Thursday, June 2 at 6:30 pm for a free program on the wise use of your food budget.

“CULTIVATING YOUR ANCESTORS'

RICK HANNEN
May 19, 2011 10:30 am

  Free program on genealogy using the Internet, by Bob King,  Sat. June 4, 9 a.m., at Titan Machinery, Center Point I-380 exit.  Sponsored by the Center Point Historical Society.

'Setting Sun to Rising Moon' to perform at Wesley Methodist Church

SHARON HAPPEL
May 18, 2011 5:29 pm

  The Benton County Historical Society presents The Red Cedar Chamber Music "Setting Sun to Rising Moon." It will be on Friday May 20 at The Wesley Methodist Church in Vinton at 7:00 PM.

Donate items to help the Animal Shelter

TAYLOR FRANK
May 17, 2011 11:37 pm

View Flyer Here!

12th Annual Murphy Memorial Golf Tournament

MIKE TIMMERMANS
May 17, 2011 11:34 pm

  Saturday, June 11, 2011 The Vinton Country Club   Over the past 11 years the Murphy Memorial has been able to generously contribute over $126,000 to various charities.

BENTON COUNTY EXTENSION TO HOST FARM & BUSINESS SUCCESSION PLANNING WORKSHOP

GREG WALSTON, ISU EXTENSION OFFICE
May 16, 2011 3:16 pm

  Vinton will be the site of a two day workshop on Business and Farm Succession Planning starting at 1:00pm on June 17th and ending at 3:00pm on June 18th.