Bus-eum to bring displays on Iowa settlers, POW camp to Vinton

VINTON PUBLIC LIBRARY
March 31, 2016 12:18 pm

On Tuesday, April 5, Michael Luick-Thrams and Irving Kellman will be here with their 44 foot Bus-eum. There are photographs, interactive displays, and video all dealing with “ At Home in the Heartland – how Iowans got to be us.

P.E.O. Chapter MZ to meet Monday, Aprill 11

JACKIE SHOETTMER
March 31, 2016 12:01 pm

P.E.O. Chapter MZ will meet Monday,  April  11, at Windsor Manor.  Hostess is Kae Santman. Assistant is Jackie Schoettmer.  Program will be given by Karen Schlue.

'Good Women & Bad Girls:' Historian to share history April

BENTON COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY
March 29, 2016 11:39 am

Last year, historian Kathy Wilson gave us a look at the changing role of American women from colonial times through the Victorian era, including what it meant to be a “straight-laced, uptight, or loose” woman.

Kiwanis continues Easter Egg Hunt tradition, but in new location

VINTON TODAY
March 25, 2016 12:01 pm

For more than a half century, the Vinton Kiwanis Club has been starting the Easter Egg Hunt at 10 a.m. on a Saturday before Easter. This year, the tradition continues, but in a new location: Kiwanis Park.

PEO HG to meet March 28

VINTON TODAY
March 25, 2016 10:35 am

P.E.O. Chapter HG will meet Monday night, March 28th at the home of Kathy Van Steenhuyse at 7:30 P.M..   Her address is 1502 A. Avenue--right next to the Middle School.

Vinton Art Guild of Fine Arts plans studio party

SARAH KREUTNER
March 25, 2016 10:15 am

The Vinton Guild of Fine Arts is having a New Studio Party! This will be the April Fun Meeting, held at our new Old School Studio on Tuesday,  April 5th, at 6:00 p.

Area churches announce Holy Week service schedules

VINTON TODAY
March 24, 2016 12:07 pm

Vinton Area Ministerial Association Holy Week services begin next Monday, March 21. Schedule: Monday, March 21: First Christian Church.

Brandon 1st Responders plan grilled pork loin dinner, April 9

VINTON TODAY
March 24, 2016 12:03 pm

The Brandon First Responders will be holding a grilled pork loin supper on Saturday, April 9, 2016 from 4-7:30 p.m. at the Brandon Ara Community Center.

Aqua Aerobics: VPRD sessions to begin March 30

VINTON PARKS & RECREATION
March 23, 2016 10:39 am

The Vinton Parks & Recreation Department is currently accepting registrations for an upcoming Spring session of Aqua Aerobics. This class will be held Wednesday and Sunday evenings at the Iowa Braille School’s indoor pool.

Job Fair, Tonight, 4-7 p.m. at the Vinton Skate & Activity Center

MELISSA SCHWAN, DIRECTOR, VU
March 22, 2016 11:59 am

Are you looking for a job? Is it time for a switch? Visit the Vinton Community Job Fair on Tuesday, March 22 from 4-7pm at the Vinton Skate & Activity Center.