Farmers Market season opens Thursday

VINTON PARKS & RECREATION
June 1, 2016 10:15 am

The Vinton Parks & Recreation Department will kick off another Farmers Market season on Thursday, June 2. The market will once again be hosted at the Vinton Railroad Depot from 5 to 7 PM every Thursday through September 29th.

Shellsburg Area Community Group (SACG) to host Annual Golf Tournament

NANCY THORKILDSON
May 31, 2016 9:29 pm

The Shellsburg Area Community Group (SACG) will be hosting their 5th Annual Golf Tournament and Fundraiser at Wildcat Golf Course in Shellsburg on Saturday, June 11th.

Summer Camp Fun

AARON ASKELSON, BCP
May 31, 2016 5:07 pm

To register please call (319) 472-4942 or email info@bentoncountyparks.com 4 and 5 year old Day Camp, June 20th to 22nd from 9am to 11:30 am.

Summer Webinar Series Offered for Master Gardeners & General Public

BENTON COUNTY EXTENSION
May 26, 2016 5:05 pm

Three part series provides information on shade, trees and native garden insects Vinton, Iowa – The Iowa State University Extension and Outreach Master Gardener program will host a summer webinar series in 2016.

Friends of 4-H Pie Auction

BENTON COUNTY EXTENSION
May 26, 2016 11:36 am

Friends of 4-H is a committee that was created by the Benton County Extension Council in June of 2015. Its purpose is to fundraise and provide scholarships for the youth enrolled in Benton County 4-H.

Memorial Day ceremonies planned in Vinton

VINTON TODAY
May 25, 2016 10:08 am

Weather permitting, the Memorial Day ceremonies will take place in Vinton at their traditional times and locations. 8:00AM: Military Honors at Maplewood Cemetery.

College savings event set for tonight at VSHS; chance to win $1,000

VINTON TODAY
May 25, 2016 2:14 am

Wilson-Hite Insurance and College Savings Iowa are sponsoring an informational meeting on the Iowa 529 College Savings Plan.   The event takes place tonight, May 25, at 6:30 p.

Bear Creek Church open house, Memorial Day service planned

VINTON TODAY
May 25, 2016 2:14 am

The Bear Creek Church Open House will take place from 1-3 p.m. Sunday, May 29, at the historic church on 26th Avenue south of Brandon. A historical book will be on display and available for visitors to read.

Swilling & Quilting class set for June 29

SARAH KREUTNER
May 25, 2016 2:12 am

Quilling Class – Barb Campbell will hold a “Swilling & Quilling” class on June 29th, 6:30 - 8:30. Bring an adult beverage and try this fun and delicate paper art! The class costs $15 for Vinton Guild of Fine Arts members, $20 for non-members.

Vinton Guild of Fine Arts plans fun meeting, Cork & Canvas classes

SARAH KREUTNER
May 23, 2016 3:51 pm

The Vinton Guild of Fine Arts will hold their June Fun Meeting June 7th at 6:00 p.m., at the Old School Studio. Gloria Orcutt plans to teach rock painting.