There will be a Antique and Flea Market held in Vinton on September 10th and 11th, at the Benton County Fairgrounds (1801 2nd ve. Vinton). Dealers will feature vintage, repurposed, primitive, antiques, as well as flea market treasures.

The VSU Special Olympics will be holding a Benefit ride on Saturday, August 21. The ride will begin at Ron Da Voo Lounge & Deli in Vinton. Registration will begin for the ride at 10:00 a.

Vinton-Shellsburg Wrestling Fundraiser!This year for our fundraiser we are planning a slow pitch softball game, Wrestlers vs. Vinton Police Department! This is to help raise money to help benefit our wrestling program, and to help raise good awareness for the police department with all the negativity in their world lately!Tickets will cost $5 for students within the VS school district, $10 for non-students, and free admission for individual sponsors.

There will be a Quilts of Valor Presentation on Saturday, August 21 beginning at 1:00 p.m. The event will be held at the VFW Post 8884 & Auxilary, located at 5999 25th Ave.

Garrison Emergency Services along with Tish Young from Chains Interrupted will be hosting an Informational Meeting on Human Trafficking.We have opened this up for all Benton County Emergency Services as well as residents of Benton County.

The Center Point Historical Society's Log Cabin Festival is back and basic for 2021, celebrating the 1850s Strait Log Cabin and old-fashioned handwork and play.

C E L E B R A T I O N H I G H L I G H T S ! You've got this on your calendar, right? ** SATURDAY, JULY 31 ** We'd love to have you spend the day in Mount Auburn! (Schedule is tentative.

Please join us this Monday, July 26, from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm at the Library parking lot and Rest Area in Garrison for our second Garrison Market of the season.

The Annual Arts and Crafts Festival known as BoomFest will take place on Saturday, August 28 from 9:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m.To reserve a vendor space contact 319-472-3955Involved in the day's events will be: Kiwanis 5K, Arts, Games, Free Pedal Car Rides, Games, Crafts and Food.

SHIIP will be sponsoring a "Welcome To Medicare" meeting at First Christian Church (1209 W 13th St) on August 19th from 6-8 pm. You must register by August 11th.