Zion Lutheran in Shellsburg

VINTON TODAY
October 15, 2011 8:34 pm

  Zion Lutheran in Shellsburg is hosting their annual Chicken 'n Biscuit Supper at the church on Thursday, Oct. 20 serving from 5:00 - 7:30 pm.

Garrison still set to scare you!

STEVE MEYER
October 14, 2011 12:32 am

  ‘GARRISON’S HAUNTED’ WILL STILL GO ON OCTOBER 21, 22, 28 AND 29   JUST AS MANY SCARES AS EVER!   Annual Fundraising Event Will Benefits Garrison Emergency Services Storm Recovery Efforts    In spite of the devastating July 11 windstorm that destroyed the Garrison Emergency Services Building and heavily damaged the rest of the community, Garrison’s Haunted is still going on.

The Benton County Community Foundation Announces 2011 Grant Writing Workshop

RANAE BECKER, BENTON DEVELOPMENT GROUP
October 12, 2011 5:51 pm

  The Benton County Community Foundation, an affiliate of the Community Foundation of Northeast Iowa, will host an informational meeting about the foundation, its grant administration process, and the application procedures for the 2012 application.

NRA Basic Handgun Course being offered

RUSS GLIME
October 11, 2011 11:09 pm

  An NRA Basic Handgun Course will be offered on November 12th at the Izaak Walton League north of Vinton. The hours are 8:00am to 4:00pm and the cost is $40.

Spooky Sprint in Dysart to raise funds for After Prom

JULIE HESSENIUS
October 11, 2011 11:09 pm

  There will be a 5K run to support the Union School District After Prom for all those interested runners. It's called the Spooky Sprint to be held in Dysart on Sunday, October 30th at 3:00 p.

Final preparations under way for Fields of Faith event Wednesday at Union

VINTON TODAY
October 11, 2011 11:33 am

     Organizers are setting up bus routes and arranging rides for area students to attend The fifth annual Fields of Faith event at Union High School, which takes place at 7 p.

Vinton Tourism Committee to meet

DAVE WESSLING
October 7, 2011 12:55 pm

  Vinton Tourism Committee meeting, will be held Wednesday, October 12th at 7:00 AM at 415 A Avenue (Iowa Land Management office).

High Tech Girlz Day Spotlights Careers for High School Girls, Oct. 21

KIRKWOOD COMMUNITY COLLEGE
October 7, 2011 9:40 am

  High Tech Girlz Day Spotlights Careers for High School Girls, Oct. 21
   As the demand for jobs in the science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) fields continue to grow, Kirkwood Community College continues introducing these careers to area high school girls.

Vinton’s Annual Harvest Ball October 8th

VINTON TODAY
October 6, 2011 12:27 pm

  Mark your calendars and get your tickets because on Saturday, October 8th the Knights of Columbus will host Vinton’s Annual Harvest Ball.

Vinton-Shellsburg Tailgate Party Planned

VINTON TODAY
October 6, 2011 12:26 pm

   The Vinton-Shellsburg FFA Chapter, along with the Benton County Farm Bureau Federation, will be teaming up on Friday October 7, 2011 for a Tailgate Party!  It will be held at north end of the high school parking lot beginning at 3:30 p.