Events And Activities
Vinton Public Library to hold Summer Reading Programs for both Adults & Children
he Vinton Public Library Children’s Summer Reading Program for 2020 welcomes children ages 15 and under. The program will begin on June 15th and run through August 15th.Stop in at the Library for th... Classical Conversations: Explorers Digital Camp
We are so excited to be able to partner with Classical Conversations: Explorers Digital Camp! For those of you who are not familiar with Classical Conversations, it is the world’s largest classical ...
Benton County Shelter In Relay For Life: Sunday, June 7th
Benton County Shelter In Relay For Life: Sunday, June 7thThe American Cancer Society Relay for Life of Benton County, now Shelter in Relay for Life,will be Sunday, June 7th on National Cancer Survivor...
Update on the "Quarantined Twenties" Drive Through Prom
Date: June 19, 2020Time: 5:00-7:00 pmDress Code: Semi-Formal to Formal, Students may wear their Prom or favorite "Quarantined Twenties" attire.Invitations: Designed by Eli Powers a...
Church of Grace in Shellsburg to hold outdoor service
The Church of Grace is sponsoring An outdoor worship and song service. May 31st. 10:30 AM at 301 1st. Street Shellsburg. Nic Tayor from Drop Inn Ministries will be speaking.Bring your...
Shellsburg American Legion will hold Honor Guard Ceremony on Memorial Day
The Shellsburg American Legion will be doing a brief Honor Guard ceremony at the Shellsburg Oakwood Cemetery on Memorial Day, May 25 at 11:00 am. The ceremony will honor the 75th Commemoration o...
2020 Benton County Shelter in Relay For Life: More Important Than Ever
In the midst of this COVID-19 pandemic, data and statistics have become very important.
Here are some current statistics from the American Cancer Society:
IOWA—AT A GLANCE:
**Estimated new cases ...
Nancy Baldwin to celebrate Birthday
On Friday, May 22, Nancy Baldwin will be celebrating her 85th birthday with a Drive-by Reception from 6-7 p.m. Be sure to give a honk and wave! (Please follow social distancing guidelines)If you would...
Memorial Day Activities Canceled in Vinton
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the George G. Luckey Post 57 of the American Legion has canceled all events normally held for Memorial Day. The Legion will put up the large flags at the three cemeteri...
Historic Preservation Month celebrating historic places, stories behind them
May is Historic Preservation Month.Tired of being cooped up? Take a beautiful Benton County road trip! Get out of the house, hop in the car or pickup, and check out the local historically significant ...