Events And Activities
Children's Summer Reading Program Calendar
New to Summer Schedule!Your Passport to Benton County Library Adventures!Get ready for a summer of stories, stamps, and surprises! Benton County Libraries are adding a fun new twist to reading adven...
Wild-Harvested Mushroom Certification Classes to Provide Iowa-Required Training
Mushroom gatherers who wish to sell wild-harvested mushrooms can attend certification workshops held in Ames on March 28 and April 11. The Iowa Wild-Harvested Mushroom Certification is requi...
Vinton Fire Department Fish Fry, Friday, March 20 4-7 p.m.
The Vinton Fire Department will host their 2026 VFD Spring Fish Fry Fundraiser Friday, March 20 from 4-7 p.m. at the fire station. Let the firefighters of Vinton do the cooking after a long work-... Annual Veterans Dinner, Wednesday, April 29
Benton County Affairs will be hosting the Annual Veterans Dinner on Wednesday, April 29, from 5:30 - 7:00 p.m. at the Newhall Main Park Pavilion. The pavilion is located at 206 3rd Ave., in Newhall.&n... AMERICAN LEGION POST 57 TENDERLOIN DINNER Monday, March 16 Dinner 4:30- 6:30 pm
Weather in Iowa can be very inconsistent this time of year rain, snow, cold, and wind; I think we are all ready for spring and summer!!! What is consistent in Vinton, IA is a very tasty grilled or fri...
Vinton First Baptist Sunday Sermon: From Amazement to Anger
Vinton First Baptist ChurchA rainy Sunday is on the way, but our doors—and our hearts—will be warm and welcoming. We’d love to share the morning with you.Sunday School – 9:00 AMCoffee & Fe...
New Fact Sheet Series Helps Brewers Identify and Prevent Common Beer Faults
An April workshop will expand learning opportunities for brewers A new series of publications from Iowa State University Extension and Outreach provides brewers with practical guidance for identi...
57th Annual Fish Fry - March 28, 4-7:00 p.m.
Lime Creek Fish & Game Club will hold their annual Fish Fry for the 57th year! The fish will be fried and served up from 4-7:00 p.m.(or until it's gone) on Saturday, March 28 at the Brandon Commun... 250 Voter Registration Drives the Goal of Iowa to mark the Country's 250th
Iowa statewide officials kicked off the state’s commemoration of America’s 250th anniversary with a special celebration led by Secretary of State Paul Pate, alongside Lieutenant Governor Chri...
Smithsonian's Bison Sculptures Visit Iowa City in Celebration of Nation’s 250th
Three larger-than-life bronze bison statues are set to arrive at the University of Iowa Museum of Natural History this Sunday, March 15th, as part of their cross-country stampede to the Smithsonian In...