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POW/MIA Recognition Day Ceremony September 16, 7:00 p.m.

On Friday, September 16, there will be a brief ceremony to honor POW/MIA Recognition Day. The ceremony will be hosted by the local VFW Post 8884.The ceremony will be at Veterans Memorial Park, Vinton, beginning at 7:00 p.

Join us for a prairie tour!

Join us for a prairie tour. The Benton Soil & Water Conservation District will recognize two outstanding individuals at this event. Henry Wehrman was selected as Outstanding Commissioner of the Year and Cathy Irvine was Conservation Woman of the Year.
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Beef and Pork Dinner Sunday, October 16, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.

The Immaculate Conception Church in Van Horne will hold a Beef and Port Dinner. Sunday, October 16, from 11:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. the meal will be served dine-in or carry-outMenu includes:Beef, BBQ Beef, Pork, BBQ Pork,Cheesy Potatoes, Green Beans, CornSalads, Dinner Roll & DessertsTicket:  Adults: $12.

Shellsburg Public Library News

New Saturday HoursStarting Saturday, September 3rd, our Saturday hours will be 8:00 AM to 10:00 AMCome see us bright and early on Saturday mornings!Black Out PoetryMark you calendars and grab your bestie - Thursday, September 15th we are doing Blackout Poetry from 5:00-6:00 PM!!!What's that? You've never heard of blackout poetry? Well, it's kinda awesome.
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Find your spark, join Benton County 4-H

Enrollment opened on September 1st to join Benton County 4-H! It doesn't matter where you live, or what you want to be when you grow up. In 4-H you c

Shellsburg American Legion Breakfast Every Saturday, 8-10 a.m.

The Shellsburg American Legion Saturday morning breakfast is held each Saturday. The hours are 8 - 10 am. We ask people to social distant at the tables (families of course can sit together) and wear masks if you choose.
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Library to offer STEM program "Ocean Expedition"

The Vinton Public Library will be offering a STEM program entitled, Ocean Expedition. The program is provided by the National 4-H Council and Bayer. For more than 100 years, Bayer and 4‑H have instilled the importance of science in life and careers.

Annual Antique and Flea Market September 9 & 10

Vinton's Annual Antiques and Flea Market will be held on September 9 and 10, 2022.Dealers feature vintage, repurposed, primitive, antiques, as well as flea market treasures.