"Bring The Noise" helps to kick off Vinton's Boomtown

VINTON TODAY
June 24, 2011 12:23 pm

This year the Vinton Noon Kiwanis Group will be having a 5K walk/run to start off Boomfest, August 27th.  “Bring the Noise” 5K will take a similar route to the Party in the Park walk/run.

'Cross-Link' to meet Tuesday evenings

VINTON TODAY
June 24, 2011 12:08 pm

Cross-Link is a local community group that combines a discussion forum with interactive conversation over real-life issues.  If you've ever wondered, "Does God exist, where did he come from and what is he like?" or, "Isn't the Bible irrelevant, outdated or invalid because of contradictions", Cross-Link is for you.

Benefit Auction to preserve the Spencer Grove Church

VINTON TODAY
June 24, 2011 8:48 am

On Saturday June 25, 10:30 AM, at the Spencer Grove Church, 4 Miles West of Walker, Iowa, there will be a Benefit Auction to Help Preserve this Historical Landmark.

VGH/Benton County Breast Cancer Survivor Group Golf Tournament & 5k Run/Walk

VINTON TODAY
June 23, 2011 6:04 pm

Virginia Gay Hospital and the Benton County Breast Cancer Survivor Group golf tournament will take place on August 5th with a 5k Run/Walk on August 6th.

Birthday open house for Jo Erickson

VINTON TODAY
June 20, 2011 9:06 pm

There will be an open house for Jo Erickson’s 90th birthday, Sunday, June 26th from 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. at 2003 S. 1stAve. Vinton.

State Fair Express Offers Convenient Ride to Iowa State Fair

VINTON TODAY
June 16, 2011 3:20 pm

  The Iowa State Fair and Windstar Lines have partnered to provide round trip transportation to the Fair from 46 locations throughout the state.

Remember to Nominate the Stars of the Show

VINTON TODAY
June 14, 2011 11:10 am

  The deadline is quickly approaching for the 2011 Iowan of the Day Program. The Iowa State Fair Blue Ribbon Foundation is still looking for the stars of the show! Sponsored by the Blue Ribbon Foundation and Cookies Food Products, the Iowan of the Day program honors outstanding volunteers each year at the Iowa State Fair.

Horizons Celebrates 3rd Anniversary of Vinton Office with Open House

ELISE HEALZER, HORIZONS
June 13, 2011 7:31 pm

  Horizons, A Family Service Alliance invites the public to an Anniversary Open House at 215 North K. Ave, Vinton.  The event will be held at the office from 10am to 2pm on Tuesday, June 21st.

Kenny Salwey visits Vinton Saturday from 7-9pm

VINTON TODAY
June 10, 2011 9:23 am

[VIDEO] Kenny Salwey is a born story teller and famous author of "The Last River Rat" and "Tales of the last river rat: Adventures Wild Mississippi" and others.

Free Car Wash Fundraiser!

VINTON TODAY
June 9, 2011 10:08 pm

  Faith Baptist Church youth group is doing a free car wash and accepting donations. The procedes from this fundraiser will go towards teen summer activities and camp.