Johnson Strings to perform Christmas concert at Oak Grove Church, Dec. 6

OAK GROVE CHURCH
December 2, 2015 11:28 am

Oak Grove Church is excited to host the Johnson Strings for a Christmas musical tribute this Sunday, Dec. 6.  The public is welcome. There will be a soup supper beginning at 5 pm, with the concert starting  at 6:15.

Farmers Bank Open House set for Dec. 4

VINTON TODAY
December 2, 2015 9:42 am

Farmers Savings Bank & Trust-Vinton will hold its annual Holiday Open House on Friday, Dec. 4. Santa will be on hand at 3:30 p.m. to visit with children.

Christmas Mass Schedule for Heart of Mary Cluster Parishes

HEART OF MARY
December 1, 2015 7:24 pm

The Christmas Mass schedule for our Heart of Mary Cluster parishes is as follows: Christmas Eve: 4:00 p.m. - St. Mary, Vinton 6:30 p.

VS holiday concert set for Dec. 7

V-S COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
November 30, 2015 10:42 am

On Monday, Dec. 7, at 7 pm in the High School auditorium the middle school and high school choirs will be presenting their Holiday Concert.  Tickets are $5 at the door.

'Green Granny' to discuss upcycled fashion for dolls, Tuesday

KAREN PHELPS, NATURALIST BCCB
November 30, 2015 10:35 am

The Green Granny is putting on an "upcycled" fashion show for dolls at 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 1, at the Benton County Nature Center. The Green Granny is the mother of a good friend of mine.

Pearl Harbor ceremony set for Monday, Dec. 7, at VSMS

V-S COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
November 29, 2015 11:44 pm

As it is each year at Vinton-Shellsburg Middle School, Pearl Harbor Day will be observed Monday, 7 December 2015, from 12:15-1pm at VSMS LMC.  This year's theme will be the 100th anniversary of the launching of the USS Arizona and the death of Joseph Langdell back in February.

3rd Annual 9-Pin Family and Friends Community Tournament

AMBER PATTEE
November 20, 2015 3:14 am

Come and join the Vinton Shellsburg Bowling Team for some great fun while we raise money for our 3rd season! The fun will be at Berry's Lanes on Saturday November 21 at both 2:00 p.

Lighted Patriotic Christmas Parade set for Nov. 19

VINTON TODAY
November 19, 2015 10:43 am

The Veteran’s Lighted PATRIOTIC Christmas Parade, will take place again this year in Vinton, just before the first arrival of Santa for the holiday season.

Chili Supper to raise Honor Flight Funds Nov. 19th 4:30-7:30

ROGER UTHOFF, HONOR FLIGHTS
November 19, 2015 10:43 am

There will be a Chili Supper to raise funds to send our Veterans to Washington D.C. on the tour of a lifetime for most of them. The supper will be on Thursday, November 19th from 4:30-7:30 at the Vinton Fire Station.

Historical Race: Unique event combines local landmarks, fitness

VINTON TODAY
November 18, 2015 4:34 am

The inaugural Total Balance Vinton Historical Chase will take place at 8 a.m. this Saturday, Nov. 21. Beginning at Total Balance on 4th Street, participants will run, walk or bike to a variety of local landmarks, where they will find both fitness challenges and questions about local history.