Events And Activities
THE BOOK DAYS OF AUGUST: CP FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY ANNUAL USED BOOK SALE
Volunteers will be at work by 9 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 1, setting up the Center Point Friends of the Library Annual Used Book Sale in the Library basement. Come help and get a sneak peek ...
First Christian Church VBS starts Aug. 6
This year's VBS theme at First Christian Church is "Son Surf Beach Bash."
Date: August 6-10 from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Dinner served at 530 p.m.
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Flower Show Benton County Fair
It is that time again the Benton County Fair open class Flower Show! I've ordered cooler weather! Everyone received a fair book containing the open class departments in the mail the...
EASTERN IOWA WINE PREPARING FOR WINE COMPETITION
Benton County Fair Hosts Fourth Annual Amateur Winemaking Contest
The Eastern Iowa Wine Club and Benton County Fair have once again teamed up to host the fourth annual amateur winem...
Benton County Fair – Eastern Iowa Wine Club Amateur Wine Maker Competition Rules
1. No Entry Fee.
2. Contest is open to any amateur home winemaker. No wine exhibited may have been made by a professional
commercial winemaker or by any commercial winery. Al...
Livestock and Crop Options during Drought
Livestock and Crop Options during Drought
Eastern Iowa crop and livestock producers dealing with drought–related issues are invited to attend an Iowa State University Extension...
Cookout Contest planned at the Benton County Fair
An outdoor cooking contest designed to promote Iowa meat is being planned by the Benton County Farm Bureau. Contest coordinator, Bill Newton says, “You don't have to be an expe...
VSHS football player-family hog roast set for July 29
Vinton-Shellsburg football players and students in grades 9-12 who are interested in football are invited to a hog roast on Sunday, July 29.
What: Player/Parent Family Hog Roa...
Meet Mary Ingalls: Historic lessons to be offered July 28, at IBSSS
The noted Iowa Braille and Sight Saving School graduate, Mary Ingalls, plans to attend the IBSSS reunion on July 28, 2012.
That’s right, Mary Ingalls, sister to Laura Inga...
Third Annual Special Olympics Benefit Ride set for Aug. 25
The 3rd Annual Special Olympics Benefit Ride will take place Aug. 25 (the same Saturday as Boomtown).
The event begins at 11 a.m., with sign-up at the RonDaVoo. Cost is $15 per perso...