LaPorte City Fire and Rescue Fundraiser July 29

VINTON TODAY
July 28, 2023 10:36 am

La Porte City Fire Rescue members are hosting a golf tournament, dinner, and silent & live auction on July 29th, 2023. Proceeds will be going towards

Grillin' on the Mountain July 28

VINTON TODAY
July 28, 2023 9:20 am

The Cedar-Mt. Auburn Fire Department presents "Grillin' on the Mountain." Bring the kids out for burgers or hot dogs and all the fixings, french fries, potato salad, chips, beverages, baked beans and homemade cookies!Friday, July 28, 5-7:30 p.

Tenderloin dinner Thursday night at the George G. Luckey Post

GEORGE G. LUCKEY POST 57
July 26, 2023 1:21 pm

It's definitely too hot to cook! Join friends and neighbors on Thursday night, at the George G. Luckey Post 57, the Legion in Vinton, located at 105 R.

Test Your Weed Identification Skills at the 2023 Iowa State Fair

IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY EXTENSION
July 24, 2023 3:45 pm

Contest for those who want to hone their weed identification skillsThe annual Iowa State University Extension and Outreach Iowa State Fair Weed Identification Contest will be held on Friday, Aug.

Dinner at the Fairgrounds, Saturday, July 22, 5:00 p.m.

BENTON COUNTY FAIR
July 21, 2023 10:14 am

Make plans to come back to the fairgrounds July 22nd at 5:00 p.m. for Dinner at the Fairgrounds!The Benton County Cattlemen's Association will be grilling steaks and Iowa chops with sides to go along with it.

End of Summer Reading Party August 4, 10:00 a.m.

VINTON PUBLIC LIBRARY
July 19, 2023 6:26 pm

On Friday, August 4, beginning at 10:00 am, the Vinton Public Library will host an "End of Summer Reading Party!"This summer we have had a blast, so let’s go out with a bang! Enjoy music, entertainment and facepainting at the Vinton Public Library.

Cemetery Restoration Project Coming to Vinton - July 18, 9:00 a.m.

VINTON MONUMENTS
July 17, 2023 5:12 pm

On March 5, 2022, an EF1 tornado struck Vinton’s west side. A month later, crews from Lewiston Monument Company in Lewiston, Minnesota were on-scene to reset many of the toppled monuments at the request of Vinton Monuments.

Learn about Benton County Ghost Towns July 18, 6:30

BENTON COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY
July 17, 2023 5:12 pm

Dave Baker the writer, photographer, and historan of the Iowa blog, "The 29th State."  Baker will lead us on an interesting adventure through the history of Benton County to learn about many of the former towns of the county.

Fall Master Gardener Training Applications Open July 17

IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY EXTENSION
July 14, 2023 9:28 am

Training will benefit Iowans wanting to deepen their understanding of gardening and horticultureThe application window is opening July 17 for the fall 2023 Master Gardener training cohort, which will be offered in 55 counties or extension regions.

Freedom Quest comes to Celebration Park, Tuesday, July 11, 5-7:30 pm

VINTON TODAY
July 11, 2023 10:40 am

Freedom Quest 2023 will be making a stop in Vinton. Freedom Quest is a FREE family event that will take place on Tuesday, July 11 from 5-7:30 p.m. at Celebration Park in Vinton.