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Events And Activities
Benton County Farm Bureau hosting annual Cookout Contest
Benton County Farm Bureau is happy to be hosting their annual Cookout Contest again this year at the County Fair! This event will be held on Saturday, June 28. Contestants can begin cooking at 8 a.m.,... Iowa’s Annual Roast and Ride Announces October 11, 2025 Date
The event, featuring Sen. Joni Ernst, will honor veterans and celebrate Iowa’s spiritOn October 11, 2025, Iowa’s Roast and Ride returns!Join us at the Iowa StateFairgrounds for a day that encapsul...
Adventures in Bookclubbing: Anything Goes! June 19
Join us for our monthly book club where you pick the book! This month you can choose any book you like--have fun with it! We will meet twice in June; pick the time that works best for you.Thursday, Ju...
Community Book Club discussion of 'Horse' by Geraldine Brooks - June 14
Join us for our community book club for adults!This month we will be discussing "Horse" by Geraldine Brooks. We have a limited number of copies of the book at the library available for checkout. "A d... Iowa Passport Launches as Free Guide to Agritourism Adventures and Local Foods
Adventure awaits with the free Choose Iowa Passport – explore, support local, and earn rewardsIowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig today launched the Choose Iowa Passport, a free, interactive di...
Farmers Market Begins June 5
Vinton Parks and Recreation Farmers Market will begin on Thursday, June 5 and continue every Thursday evening through September. Events are from 5-7:00 p.m. at Celebration Park on West 2nd St. The mar... Join us this Summer for Guided Journaling - Beginning June 12
Start something new this Summer! The Vinton Public Library will begin a Summer Journaling Series for Adults, on Thursdays at 9:30 a.m. beginning on Thursday, June 12th. Join us at the library!{{{Su...
Memorial Day Service Events - Monday, May 26
Editor's Note:Be sure to send in any Memorial Day services that will be held across the county, and I'll be glad to add them to the list!Bear Creek Church and Cemetery 7:30 a.m./ 9:00 a.m.The annual M...
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Check out the Summer Reading Program at the Vinton Public Library
The Summer Reading Bookmark Challenges include:Find and read at least 10 items from the list! When you complete 10 items on the list, stop in and receive a free Vinton-Shellsburg Summer reading t-shir... Join us to learn about local Shellsburg History on May 27
The Shellsburg Public Library is having a presentation on the local history of Shellsburg. Join us on May 27, at 5:30-7:00 pm at the Shellsburg Public Library as Monte Railsback presents his storie...
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