Events And Activities
Beef and Pork Dinner Sunday, October 19
Immaculate Conception Church in Van Horne will hold a Beef and Pork Dinner on Sunday, October 19 from 11:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m.On the menu:BeefBBQ BeefPorkBBQ PorkBaked PotatoGreen BeansCornSaladsDes...
Moving Sale
There will be a Moving sale at 805 W. 17th St., Vinton:Friday, October 3, 9 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.Saturday, October 4, 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.Household, holiday items, antiques, furniture, men's clothing, e...
Tracks & Scat November 20, 10am at Rodgers Park
Learn about Tracks & Scat on November 20, at 10 am at Rodgers Park in the Enclosed Shelter. This event is geared for PreK - 12th Grade.Get ready to step into the shoes of a wildlife detective...
Darkness Hike November 18th, 6 pm
There will be a Darkness Hike on November 18th, 6 pm at the Benton County Nature Center.Under the cover of darkness, see nature in a new light! This will be a dark hike, lit only by the moon and star...
Iowa’s Threatened & Endangered Painting Class - Blue Spotted Salamander Nov. 1
The painting class, "Iowa’s Threatened & Endangered - Blue Spotted Salamander" will be held on November 1st, at 10 am at Benton County Nature Center.Welcome to Iowa's Threatened and Endangered P...
Join the Vinton Police Department at the Pizza Ranch, Oct. 6
Join us at Pizza Ranch on Monday, October 6, 2025, The event will be from 4:30-8:00 p.m. for a fun night supporting the Vinton Peace Officers Association! Officers will be helping clear tables, and ma... Astronomy at the Dow’s Observatory October 25th, 6:30pm
Astronomy at the Dow’s Observatory, October 25th, 6:30 pm at the Vinton Public LibraryCome join us for an exciting evening under the stars at The Eastern Iowa Observatory and Learning Center! T...
La Porte City’s Main Street Turns Into a Time Machine
If you’ve ever wanted to walk down Main Street and feel like you were stepping through the pages of a history book — without the smell of dust or the threat of a pop quiz — here’s your chance.... Benton County Historical Society to Host Fall Vendor Market
The Benton County Historical Society is hosting the Benton County Historical Society Fall Market on October 18, 2025 from 10:00am - 5:00pm at the Vinton American Legion (George G. Luckey Post 57...
American Red Cross on Thursday, September 25th, 12:30 to 5:30 - Skate Center
The American Red Cross on Thursday September 25th from 12:30 to 5:30 at the Skate Center.For more information or to make an appointment to donate, call 1-800-red-cross or sign up online at redc...