Events And Activities

Vinton American Legion to host Tenderloin Dinner, Thursday May 25, 5 to 7 p.m.

The Vinton American Legion, 105 North R Ave, wishes to invite the public, to a tenderloin dinner,Thursday May 25 from 5 to 7 PM. Dinner includes a 6 oz Tenderloin on a Kaiser Bun with French Fries ...

ISU team to bring solar-powered car to area June 21

One hundred twenty Iowa State University students are putting the finishing touches on the world's first Solar Utility Vehicle. Named "Penumbra," this solar-assisted electric vehicle h...

Vinton American Legion makes plans for Memorial Day

The Vinton American Legion is planning on the following events, for Memorial Day, May 29th. 8:00 AM Military Honors at Maplewood Cemetery. 8:15 AM Military Honors at St Mary's Cemetery...

Vinton-Shellsburg CSD is participating in the Summer Food Service Program

By Karrie Bartling Meals will be provided to all children without charge and are the same for all children regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, age or disability, and there will be no d...

Fashions to die for - Really! -- Historical program set for May 20

From the Benton Co. Historical Society Did you know that the things we do in the name of fashion can make you sick, break your bones, and even kill you? It's true! It can even drive you mad! ...

VSMS Fine Arts night to feature singing, music displays

The annual VS Middle School Fine Arts Night will be Monday, May 15 at the Vinton-Shellsburg Middle School. The all-school art show will be set-up in the student center featuring work from each middle...

Party in Pink 5K set for June 23; all runners, walkers invited

The Survivors of Benton County are planning their 5th annual Party in Pink 5K, which takes place at Riverside Park on Friday, June 23, during Party in the Park weekend. The survivors, joined by the...

Operation 23 to Zero: Ruck planned to raise awareness of veteran suicide issue, June 3

ByToni Parizek, Benton County Veterans Affairs Office The Benton County Veteran's Affairs office is partnering with the organization Operation: 23 to Zero to raise awareness about Veteran's...

Vinton Shellsburg Retirees and Award Winner to be honored May 17

Vinton-Shellsburg Retireesand Award Winnerswill be honored at a public reception Wednesday, May 17, 2017,from 4:00 to 5:30 p.m. at theVinton Skate and Activity Center 2017 Retirees Don Lyle - 46...

Ride for a Cause

There will be two events to raise funds for the American Cancer Society. On Saturday May 13th, there will be a Garage Sale and Bake Sale from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at 302 4th Ave. in Keystone (dur...