Party in the Park will return to Vinton from Thursday, July 16 and run through Saturday, July 18. Speaking of running, the 14th Annual Party in Pink 5K will be on Friday night.

Bobby Pierce’s meteoric rise through the record books reached another major milestone on Tuesday night.The two-time champion of the World of Outlaws Late Model Series presented by DIRTVision won for the sixth time in 2026 and the second time at Independence Motor Speedway.

Vinton Lions Club Foundation Second Annual “Battle for the Paddle” Pickleball Tournament — May 9 with Expanded Family-Friendly Events and Music! T-Shirt Deadline — April 24th!The date is quickly approaching for a full day of fun, competition, and community spirit as the Vinton Lions Club Foundation (VLCF) hosts the Second Annual “Battle for the Paddle” Pickleball Tournament on Saturday, May 9, beginning at 8:00 a.

Vinton Lions Club Foundation Second Annual “Battle for the Paddle” Pickleball Tournament — May 9 with Expanded Family-Friendly Events and Music! T-Shirt Deadline — April 24th!The date is quickly approaching for a full day of fun, competition, and community spirit as the Vinton Lions Club Foundation (VLCF) host the Second Annual “Battle for the Paddle” Pickleball Tournament on Saturday, May 9, beginning at 8:00 a.

To those in Vinton, we know there's a lot of talent when it comes to dirt racing. Vinton is the home to IMCA which is a large national organization that in the case of the Fisher family, they race under.

The Izaak Walton League was formed in 1922 to save outdoor America for future generations. The League's founders, who were avid anglers, named the organization after Izaak Walton, the 17th century author of  The Compleat Angler,  one of the most famous books on fishing.

The Iowa Girls Coaches Association has announced the recipients of this year’s basketball E. Wayne Cooley “You Can” Award. The “You Can” Award illustrates the qualities of determination, character and the values of Pursuing Victory With Honor.

The Iowa Basketball Coaches Association (IBCA) recognized Vinton-Shellsburg's Coach, AJ Wygle as the Rising Coach of the Year for 2026. In a ceremony, he was recognized with a plaque that reads, " AJ Wygle, Vinton-Shellburg Hight School - 2026 Rising Coach of the Year - The IBCA recognizes coaches who demonstrate exceptional game knowledge, uphold the highest standards of conduct, and build meaningful relationships with players, parents and fellow coaches.

Reel Heroes Day will be on June 6th, 2026. This FREE Fishing event will be held from 8:30-11:30 a.m. at Hannen Lake Park. Join Benton County Conservation Park Rangers and other area first responders for a fun-filled day of FREE fishing during the IDNR’s annual FREE Fishing Weekend.

The Missouri Valley Conference (MVC) released the 2026 MVC Scholar-Athlete team on Tuesday morning, which featured four Panthers. The 32-player team featured MVC Scholar-Athlete of the Year, Tuti Jones from Belmont, along with four Panthers, Ryley Goebel, Kaylynn Janes, Bri Robinson, and Taryn Wharton.