Events And Activities
Local P.E.O. Chapters to celebrate Founder's Day together Oct. 11
P.E.O. Chapters MZ and HG will meet jointly on Monday, Oct. 11, at 6 p.m. at the Vinton Country Club, for their Founder's Day Program....
Vinton’s Annual Patriotic Christmas Parade planned
The annual Patriotic Christmas Parade, is scheduled to take place November 18 beginning at 6 p.m.
Anyone interested in being in the parade or helping to plan this event may contact ...
First Annual Vinton Softball Baseball Corp. Tournament
On Saturday October 16, (rain date the 17th a golf tournament to benefit the local softball and baseball teams for facility and equipment, scholarship funds, and state tournament expens...
Benton County Volunteers, clip and send coupons to troops
The Benton County Volunteer Program in Vinton, will continue to collect, sort, and forward expired coupons for the military base that’s been adopted in Germany. The collection will...
Rodger\'s Park hosting annual Haunted Trail
The Benton County Conservation Board is planning a Haunted Trail at Rodgers Park on Oct. 1 and 2. There will also be a costume contest, potluck meal and other activities. Click below for prices, da...
Kirkwood Sets Fall Career Planning, Job Fair Events
Kirkwood Community College will hold two events of interest to job-seekers and those seeking new career options. The college’s Career Services office will hold a “Jobs 411&r...
CRP Native Grass Field Day Set
October 12 Field Day will focus on establishing native grasses
Many of the bids in the 39th Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) signup included putting native grasses or native pollinator habit...
Yard Sale Oct. 2: Horridge House needs your donations!
This Saturday, September 25, The Horridge House Team will be accepting donations for their First Annual Yard Sale.
Items may be dropped off at The Horridge House, located at 612 First Ave. in V...
Forestry Field Day Highlights Iowa Tree Farmer of Year
Iowa State University Forestry Extension, Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Forestry Bureau and the Iowa Tree Farm Association will host an educational field day from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. a... Cedar-Mt. Auburn Fire Department Breakfast
CEDAR-MT. AUBURN FIRE DEPARTMENT BREAKFAST FUNDRAISER SATURDAY, SEPT. 25 7:00 - 11:00 A.M. MT. AUBURN LEGION HALL SERVING SCRAMBLED EGGS, HASHBROWNS, PANCAKES, LINK SAUSAGE,BISCUITS AND GRAVY, ...