Events And Activities

Remembering the Orphans

The Benton County Historical Society will host Lori Vicker from 10:30 a.m..-12:00 p.m.at the Ray House.Vicker will summarize the historical era known as the Orphan Train Movement that took place in t...

Weekend Easter Activities

Benton County Conservation will hold an Easter Egg Hunt at the Wildcat Bluff Recreation Area. on Saturday, April 13 beginning at 11:00 a.m.The Wildcat Bluff Recreation Area is located at 3150 57th St...

Benton County Conservation Eco-Extravaganza

Benton County Conservation would like to welcome you to the 3rd Annual Eco-Extravaganza!The event will be held on April 20th, from 10:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. at the Benton County Nature Center located at 5...

Pancake Breakfast Sunday, April 14th at Wesley Methodist Church

There will be a Pancake Breakfast at the Wesley Methodist Church (located next to the library) on Sunday, April 14th from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.Cost is a freewill offering.The proceeds will benefit ...

The Vinton Fire Department to hold Spring Fish Fry tonight

The Vinton Fire Department will host a Spring Fish Fry Fundraiser at the Fire Station.The event will be held on Friday, April 5, from 4-8:00 p.m.The department will be serving fried fish, french frie...

Youth Wilderness Trip - Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness

Benton County Conservation would like to share this event with the public. A program sponsored by Fontana Park, Hazleton, Buchanan CountyAugust 3 - 10 2019Ages 14-18Cost $590/person – Deposit of $100...

Mt. Auburn Legion Steak Fry April 6th

On Saturday, April 6th, there will be a Steak Fry at the Mt. Auburn American Legion. The event will run from 5-8:00 p.m. Costs:Steaks $17.00Chops $10.00Salad Bar $7.00Kids Meal (12 & under, hot d...

Style Show "Kick up your Heels" and Supper April 29

“Kick Up Your Heels” is the theme for this year's country themed style show sponsored by LaPorte City Women's Club at the LaPorte City Golf Course. Social hour proceeds the 6 o'clock supper of smoked...

POKER RUN ON THE IOWA WINE TRAIL

The Iowa Wine Trail, a non-profit educational organization representing nine eastern Iowa wineries, is pleased to announce a one-day Poker Run Event on the Iowa Wine Trail slated for Saturday, April ...

Experimental Aircraft Association to provide rides for kids ages 8-17

The EAA Young Eagles event will be held at the airport on June 8, from 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m."Young Eagles is a program through the Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) through which  kids ag...