Events And Activities

Bereavement support group to meet July 3

The local bereavement support group “Meet and Eat” will meet Thursday July 3 at noon at the Pizza Ranch.  Anyone grieving a loss is welcome.  For information phone Frieda at ...

SPENCER’S GROVE CHURCH To host special services

SPENCER’S GROVE CHURCH 3223 51st. St., Walker, IA. (4 miles west of Walker on D62) SUNDAY, JUNE 29, 2014   3:00 PM - Church Service   3:45 PM – Co...

Rain may fall but Party in the Park/Party in Pink will go on

Today's Party in the Park weather will be sunny, rainy, or most likely, both. Rain and sunshine are both likely throughout the next couple of days -- and if Friday morning was any indication both sunglasses and umbrellas may be appropriate gear for this evening's Party i...

Evergreen Cemetery Flea Market under way!

A couple of Elvis 45's are among the items available at the Evergreen Cemetery Flea Market. The 2nd Annual Evergreen Cemetery Flea Market is now under way, at the cemetery, at 1002 E 10th St. in Vinton, IA. Hours are 8 to 5 today and Saturday.   ...

Cedar River R.A.T.S to take hiatus in 2014; planning begins for \'15 clean-up

Starting in 2008, the “Year of the FLOOD”, and getting stronger and better for the next six years in a row, a dedicated group of volunteers, officially known as the RATS (Running Around...

Breast Cancer Survivors to meet next in August

Breast Cancer Survivors will not meet in the month of July.  We will resume meeting the first Tuesday night of August....

5th Annual Special Olympics Benefit Ride, Harley raffle set for Aug. 16

The 5th Annual Vinton Shellsburg United Special Olympics Benefit Ride rolls into town on Saturday, August 16th!  Starting with registration at the Ron da Voo at 10 a.m., and covering approxima...

Garrison Fun Day set for July 12

Another totally fun and enjoyable day is in store at Garrison’s annual Fun Day Celebration on Saturday, July 12.  This event is also the community’s annual celebration. Activities ...

Shellsburg Firemen\'s Auxiliary 5K set for July 19

The second annual Shellsburg Firemen’s Auxiliary Backdraft 5K Run/Walk will take place at 8 a.m. July 19, at Shellsburg Park. Registration fee is $20 before July 1 and $25 after. ...

Party in the Park/G.o.V.S. Announces 2014 Dunk Tank Victims

The line-up is set for another splashing successful Dunk Tank at this year’s Party in the Park.    The dunk tank will be run by G.o.V.S. and they have got a great list of char...