Ortgiesen to read "A Christmas Memory" December 18

VINTON PUBLIC LIBRARY
November 20, 2025 11:28 am

Join us for a cozy read-aloud for adults at the Vinton Public Library! Margie Ortgiesen is joining us once again, reading Truman Capote's holiday classic, 'A Christmas Memory.

Author Visit and Book Signing with Heather Gudenkauf

VINTON PUBLIC LIBRARY
November 18, 2025 5:00 pm

Come meet bestselling author Heather Gudenkauf in person! She will be at the Vinton Public Library on  January 10 from 9:00 am to 10:30 am. Hear her talk about her latest book, and get your copy signed!Welcome to the  Author Visit and Book Signing with Heather Gudenkauf  at the  Vinton Iowa Public Library! Join us for an exciting opportunity to meet author  Heather Gudenkauf  in person.

Community Book Club discussion of 'The Heart of Winter'

VINTON PUBLIC LIBRARY
November 17, 2025 11:46 am

Community Book Club discussion of 'The Heart of Winter' by Jonathan EvisonJoin us for our discussion of 'The Heart of Winter' by Jonathan Evison. We have a limited number of copies available at the library for checkout.

Better Together Bake Sale Sunday, November 23

BETTER TOGETHER ANIMAL RESCUE, INC.
November 17, 2025 11:46 am

From 12-4:00 p.m. (or until everything is sold out!) on Sunday, November 23, 2025, there will be a bake sale at Better Together at 211 West 4th St. in downtown Vinton.

Join Santa for Cookies and Cocoa this Saturday at the Depot

BENTON COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY
November 16, 2025 1:10 pm

Santa will be in town on Saturday, November 15 from 10:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. at the train depot in Vinton (612 2nd Ave.).Join us and share some free cookies and cocoa with Santa!There will be some photo opportunities available and professional photos will be available with Contessa Photography for a fee.

Come join us Sunday at Vinton First Baptist Church!

FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH
November 14, 2025 3:37 pm

Pastor Pete Buschmann will share a messagefrom Esther 10 titled: "Esther — A Look Back"Let’s reflect together on God’s providenceand purpose through Esther’sstory—and our own.

Adventures in Bookclubbing - 'Fall' Theme - Nov. 20

VINTON PUBLIC LIBRARY
November 12, 2025 12:06 pm

Join us for our monthly book club where you pick the book! This month our theme is 'Fall' - half the fun is searching for your book!Thursday, Nov 20,

Dysart Chamber of Commerce Launches 2025 Small Business Season

DYSART CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
November 12, 2025 12:06 pm

The Dysart Chamber of Commerce is proud to kick off its 2025 Small Business Season, a two-month celebration honoring the entrepreneurs and local establishments that power Dysart’s economy and spirit.

Get Ready for the Festival of Trees 2025

WALLACE AND BEVERLY WINKIE FOUNDATION
November 11, 2025 8:20 pm

The Festival of Trees & Bake Sale in Belle Plaine will showcase the artistic talents of area businesses, organizations, and families through trees they decorate for this holiday event.

Downtown Vinton Holiday Open House, Sunday, November 23, 12–4 PM

VINTON UNLIMITED
November 11, 2025 8:20 pm

Once upon a time… in a small town called Vinton, the streets began to twinkle, and the scent of fresh cider filled the air. Shop windows glowed with holiday magic, and laughter drifted from door to door.