Events And Activities

VGH Announces Health Fair Postponed

In a statement, Virginia Gay Hospital shared the following:"Due to the recent COVID-19 health concerns, we have decided it is prudent to postpone the Benton County Community Health & Wellness Fair. We...

Kiwanis cancel monthly meetings and Annual Easter Egg Hunt

The Vinton Kiwanis have made the decision to cancel all Kiwanis meetings for the Month of March.The Kiwanis have also made the tough decision to cancel the Easter Egg hunt which was scheduled for Apr...

Fiesta Fundraiser to benefit Vinton's Lutheran Home : Canceled

The following event has been canceled...-----Join us to support Vinton Lutheran home! Friday, March 27, from 6-9:00 p.m.Proceeds from this event will help us provide new furnishings to our Memory Care...

Wesley Mobile Food Pantry Vinton will not close on Saturday

Food distribution will still happen Saturday morning, 3/21/20 from 10:00 - 11:00 at Wesley United Methodist Church in Vinton. Extra safety precautions will be used and food will be pre-packaged and di...

Canceled: ECI STEM Festival to be held March 29

The East Central Iowa STEM Festival committee members have chosen to cancel the event scheduled for March 29th from 1:00 – 4:00.  With amazing hands-on activities at these events, we feel ...

Canceled: IES for the Blind and Visually Impaired Conference

The Spring Family Conference will be canceled due to public health concerns related to COVID-19. 3/12/20 ----------We are in the process of notifying families who already registered for this event. ...

TLC and Trinity Lutheran Church offering Supper Tonight for a Freewill Donation

 TLC and Trinity Lutheran Church will be offering a Supper for a Freewill Donation tonight, March 11 beginning at 5:00 p.m and running until 6:30 p.m.The meal includes, Tomato soup, grilled cheese, t...

Stars over 70 Nominations Sought

The Wallace Winkie Foundation announces nominations now being accepted for Stars Over 70, a celebration of those individuals in the Belle Plaine area who are at least 70 years of age and contribu...

The Great Bake Sale and More

Celebrate the coming of spring at the Great Bake Sale and More on March 21 in Belle Plaine, 9 – 12 a.m., at the Community Center. You’ll find fabulous baked treats like cookies, fudge, brownies, b...

Lime Creek Fish and Game Club to hold Fish Fry March 28

Lime Creek Fish and Game Club will be holding a fish fry on Saturday, March 28. Beginning at 4 p,m. and running until 7:30 PM The fish fry will be held at the Brandon Community Center in Brandon. To ...