First Baptist Church to hold Annual Free Thanksgiving Dinner

VINTON TODAY
November 24, 2021 11:39 am

A free homestyle Thanksgiving Dinner will be held at the First Baptist Church located at 601 1st Ave. Vinton. The meal includes all of the "fixin's" including a slice of pie.

Master Gardener Winter Series Returns December 8

BENTON COUNTY EXTENSION
November 22, 2021 12:47 pm

 The Master Gardener Program with Iowa State University Extension and Outreach will again host the Winter Webinar Series, beginning in December and lasting through March.

VGH "Old Fashion Christmas" featured for Annual Tree walk

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
November 19, 2021 12:03 pm

For the 2021 Christmas season, Virginia Gay Hospital has chosen to feature an "Old Fashion Christmas" theme raffle. Because of COVID, the traditional Tree Walk will be postponed until next year.

Sunday, November 21, Christmas Open House in Downtown Vinton

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
November 18, 2021 9:07 pm

On Sunday, November 21, 2021, from 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.Vinton will officially kick off the Christmas season with the annual Open House. Stores will be offering deals, samples, tastings and music.

Children can mail a letter to Santa in downtown Vinton

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
November 18, 2021 12:30 pm

If your child would like to mail a letter to the North Pole, they are welcome to drop their letters off at the mailbox located downtown Vinton. The mailbox will be available following Santa's arrival during the Christmas Parade.

Annual Christmas Parade and Chili Supper Tonight November 18

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
November 17, 2021 4:58 pm

The Annual Christmas Parade, organized by area veterans, will take place tongiht, Thursday evening November 18th. Anyone can be in the parade. Simply arrive and line up on the south and east side of the United Methodist Church (next to the library) at 5:30 p.

Shellsburg Library News

SHELLSBURG TODAY
November 17, 2021 10:42 am

November NewsNEW BOOKSSong of The Forever Games by E.J. MellowLightening Strike by William Kent KrugerThe Madness of Crowns by Louise PennyThe Warsaw Orphan by KellyA Slow Fire Burning by Paula HawkinsThe Night She Disappeared by Lisa JewellForgotten in Death by J.

Shellsburg American Legion Breakfast Saturday, November 20

SHELLSBURG TODAY
November 17, 2021 10:38 am

The Shellsburg American Legion Saturday morning breakfast will be held this Saturday, November 20. 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.

Cookies and Cocoa with Santa December 4

BENTON COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY
November 12, 2021 5:27 am

Santa will be in town at the Benton County Historical Society, on Saturday, December 4th from 1-5:00 p.m. at the Train Depot. He will be helping out the BCHS by sharing his time with the children while Contessa Photography snaps their pictures for a $10 donation to the group.

Veteran's Day Assembly at Vinton-Shellsburg High School

VINTON SHELLSBURG COMMUNITY SCHOOLS
November 10, 2021 12:23 pm

The Vinton-Shellsburg High School student body and staff will be hosting a special Veteran’s Day observance on Thursday, November 11th.  All area veterans and their spouses are invited to start the day with a breakfast hosted by VSHS Student Senate in the VSHS Commons area at 8:15  AM.