Vinton First Baptist Church to hold Thanksgiving Drive Thru

VINTON TODAY
November 25, 2020 8:10 am

Vinton First Baptist Church, located at 601 1st Ave in Vinton, will hold a curbside pickup Thanksgiving Dinner. A complete heat and eat turkey meal with all the fixings will include a slice of Pumpkin Pie catered by Hy-Vee.

Christmas Open House kicks off the Christmas Shopping Season in Vinton

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
November 25, 2020 8:09 am

The Annual Christmas Open House was held by area businesses this past weekend.Several shoppers made their way downtown this last weekend checking out the offerings of our local businesses.

Don't forget Breakfast with Santa...drive thru

VINTON PARKS & RECREATION
November 25, 2020 2:12 am

REGISTER NOW for our Breakfast with Santa...drive-thru style! Our favorite jolly guy in the red suit will be joining us at our Breakfast with Santa event Saturday, December 5 from 9-11 AM at the Skate and Activity Center.

Annual Christmas Parade Canceled

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
November 18, 2020 9:32 pm

The annual kickoff to the Christmas season in Vinton scheduled for Thursday, November 19, 2020, has been CANCELED. The Patriotic Christmas Parade will NOT be held as planned.

Santa to land at the Vinton Fire Department

VINTON TODAY
November 18, 2020 8:04 pm

We received word today of some good news and bad news. The bad news is the cancellation of the 13th Annual Veterans Patriotic Christmas Parade tomorrow (11/19) night.

Shellsburg American Legion Breakfast this Saturday

SHELLSBURG TODAY
November 12, 2020 3:40 am

The Shellsburg American Legion is doing Saturday morning breakfast. The hours are the same, 8 - 10 am. We ask people to social distant at the tables (families of course can sit together) and wear masks if you choose.

The Nature of Things Fall Newsletter

BENTON COUNTY CONSERVATION
November 11, 2020 7:41 am

Click to view the Fall newsletter created by the Benton County Conservation Department. Full of fun information and activities for the kids as well as [upd]s of staff changes.

American Legion Tenderloin Supper Canceled

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
November 11, 2020 6:03 am

There will not be a Tenderloin Dinner at the Vinton American Legion this week. The Legion has made the decision to cancel the dinner scheduled for this Friday, November 13.

Early Arts Study Club to meet Monday, November 16

VINTON TODAY
November 10, 2020 5:24 am

Updated: The group will not be meeting in November and will resume again in April 2021Early Arts Study Club will meet Monday, Nov.16, 2020, at 1:30 PM, at  Trinity Lutheran Church.

Shellsburg American Legion Breakfast every Saturday

SHELLSBURG TODAY
November 6, 2020 5:02 pm

The Shellsburg American Legion is doing Saturday morning breakfast. The hours are the same, 8 - 10 am. We ask people to social distant at the tables (families of course can sit together) and wear masks if you choose.