T-shirt guarantee deadline is June 27th!📅 Friday, July 11 | 🕖 7:15 PM | 📍Vinton, IA (NEW route & venue!)Let’s lace up, light up the night, and support breast cancer awareness together! 💗Link: https://runsignup.

If you are a Herky fan, come on out to the Benton County Speedway this Sunday! Herky will be on site from 4-6:00 p.m.! 

Iowa River (Columbus Junction to Mississippi River)Recent rains are forecast to keep the river levels stable until middle of next week before falling again.

The Iowa Cubs are proud to partner with presenting sponsors Autism Society of Iowa and ChildServe to host the second annual Sensory-Friendly Game at the Ballpark on Sunday, June 29.

Cooper DeJean Adds Big Names to Charity Softball Game at Principal Park and Returns to Kinnick for 2nd Annual Youth Football CampDES MOINES, Iowa (May 28, 2025) - Former Iowa Hawkeye, Odebolt, Iowa native, and Current Philadelphia Eagles CB Cooper DeJean is bringing two major events to his home state this summer - both aimed at giving back and connecting with the community.

The Vinton Country Club welcomed 27 teams of golfers from across the area for its annual Memorial Day 4-Person Best Shot Tournament, held throughout the holiday weekend.

Back in 1989, the Center Point School District and the Urbana School District merged. Center Point's mascot was a dog, a Pointer. Urbana had a cyclone for theirs.

Vinton has plenty to be proud of when it comes to young Makinnley Dulin.Makinnley, daughter of Frankie and Jessica Dulin, granddaughter of Allan and Teresa Merchant and Conneye Dulin, and great-granddaughter to Donna Merchant and Sharron Schminke, This gal has been making quite a name for herself in the world of martial arts.

What a perfect day for our first-ever pickleball tournament! We were blessed with beautiful weather, a fantastic turnout, and a great group of people who made the event a huge success.

Date: Saturday, May 10, 2025Time: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PMLocations: BL Anderson/Vinton Lions Park & VPRD Skate CenterThe Vinton Lions Club is proud to announce its Inaugural Pickleball Tournament – Battle for the Paddle– a recreational round-robin doubles tournament designed for fun, friendly competition, and community support! Link for Registration: Vinton Lions Club Foundation Inaugural Pickleball Tournament - Battle for the Paddle - Saturday, May 10, 2025This non-sanctioned event is open to players 18 and older and categorized by skill level to ensure competitive balance.