Town hall meeting to focus on preventing underage drinking, April 29

DAVID CONDRY PREVENTION SPECIALIST,ASAC
April 25, 2014 10:09 am

  On Tuesday April 29th the Benton County Above the Influence Coalition in partnership with the Reality Check youth advocacy group will be holding a town hall meeting on Underage Drinking.

Mt. Auburn Legion brunch set for Sunday

VINTON TODAY
April 23, 2014 9:39 am

The Mount Auburn American Legion/Auxiliary Spring Brunch will take place this Sunday, April 27, at the Legion Hall, from 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. A free will donation will be accepted at the door.

'Handicap This' comedy routine coming to Vinton, April 26

VINTON TODAY
April 22, 2014 11:55 am

Comedians Mike Berkson and Tim Wambach will bring their "Handicap This" presentation to Vinton this weekend, where they will perform a the Iowa Braille School auditorium at 7 p.

Van Horne Announces Garage Sale weekend

VINTON TODAY
April 22, 2014 11:45 am

VAN HORNE Will be hosting their Garage Sale weekend on Saturday May 3rd from 8:00 a.m. until noon. Some sales will be held on Friday evening 4:00 to 7:00 p.

BC Historical Society to host Laura Ingalls Wilder presenter, April 27

ROSEMARY SCHWARTZ, BCHS
April 21, 2014 10:19 am

VINTON—Experience the recently rejuvenated historic Horridge House and see Laura Ingalls Wilder come to life as Marie Tschopp, dressed in pioneer costume, shares stories from the life and works of this beloved author.

PEO Chapter MZ to meet April 28th

JOANN SCHMIDT
April 18, 2014 4:34 pm

PEO Chapter MZ will meet Mon., April 28, 1:30 PM, at the home of Jackie Schoettmer assisted by Ann Jorgensen.  The program will be presented by Karen Schlue.

Easter Bunny to arrive at Riverside Park Saturday at 10 a.m.

VINTON TODAY
April 17, 2014 10:16 am

The Kiwanis Easter Egg Hunt will be held THIS Saturday, April 19th @ 10.00 a.m. at Riverside Park for ages 10 & under. The Easter Bunny will also be at this park, so bring your camera.

For Mom and the CP Library: Garden party set for May 10

RICH HANNEN
April 17, 2014 8:18 am

Do something nice for your mom and the Center Point Library the day before Mother’s Day—go to a garden party. The Center Point Library building fund committee is having a garden party at Wakema Park in Center Point from 1 to 4 p.

Iowa Wine Trail announces 10th anniversary event

BRAD JOHNSON
April 16, 2014 4:51 pm

(Marquette, IA).  Eight wineries over one weekend equals a “wine-derful” experience for lovers of locally crafted Iowa wines.

Emerald Ash Borer meeting set for May 8

BENTON COUNTY EXTENSION
April 15, 2014 1:23 pm

Title: Emerald Ash Borer Informational Meeting May 8th in Monticello   Emerald ash borer, that kills all species of ash trees, has been identified in nine counties in Iowa since last summer.