WILDcat Adventures Camp July 16

BENTON COUNTY CONSERVATION
April 9, 2026 12:32 pm

The WILDcat Adventures Camp will be held on July 16th, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at the Wildcat Bluff Recreation Area, located at 3150 57th St Trail, Center Point, IA 52213.

Comics and Cookies Book Club April 16

VINTON PUBLIC LIBRARY
April 9, 2026 12:32 pm

Join us for our Comics and Cookies Book Club for youths in grades 3rd through 5th. We offer this book club at two different times for your convenience

Silent Book Clubs for Teens and Adults, April 14

VINTON PUBLIC LIBRARY
April 8, 2026 1:05 pm

Join us at the Vinton Public Library for one of our Silent Book Clubs!There will be two groups meeting on Tuesday, April 14 at 6:00 p.m.The adults and teens will have a chance to grab a book and enjoy some reading time.

Kids invited to Enter the 2026 Choose Iowa Calendar Contest

IOWA SECRETARY OF AGRICULTURE
April 8, 2026 12:56 pm

As part of Iowa’s America250 celebration, Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig is inviting school-aged Iowa students to participate in the 2026 Choose Iowa Calendar Contest.

Purple Up on April 15 to recognize Military Children

SECRETARY OF STATE
April 8, 2026 12:56 pm

On April 15, we “Purple Up!” to recognize the strength and sacrifice of military children. 💜On Purple Up! Day, we honor the young Iowans whose parents serve our country.

Toddler Prom at the Library Saturday, April 11, 10:00 a.m.

VINTON PUBLIC LIBRARY
April 7, 2026 11:33 am

Toddlers between the ages of 1 and 3 are cordially invited to the Vinton Public Library for Prom! Toddlers are encouraged to wear prom attire. We will enjoy bubbles, balloons, snacks, music and dancing.

Join the fun at the Casino Night Grand March this Week

VINTON SHELLSBURG POST PROM
April 6, 2026 2:38 pm

Join us on Saturday, April 11, 2026, from 6:45-7:30 p.m. for the Grand March in the Vinton-Shellsburg High School Auditorium. Doors open at 6:15 p.

Center Point Friends of the Library Presents, "Women of Natural History"

CENTER POINT FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY
April 6, 2026 1:28 pm

“Women of Natural History” will be presented on Saturday, April 18, 3:00 p.m. at the Andersen Center Point Library.   Giving credit where credit is due, Kim White will share a free program about the unsung female heroes in the understanding of the natural world.

Annual Can Drive Fundraiser for Boy Scout Troop 47, Saturday, April 11

BOY SCOUT TROOP 47
April 6, 2026 11:57 am

On Saturday, April 11, beginning at 9:00 a.m. Troop 47 Boy Scout Troop will be holding their annual Can Drive Fundraiser. Until 3:00 p.m. you can drop your cans (and bottles) off behind in the alley behind Farmers Savings Bank and Trust.

Archery Camp July 1st, 9am-2:30pm at Benton County Nature Center

BENTON COUNTY CONSERVATION
April 3, 2026 10:09 pm

Archery CampJuly 1st, 9:00 a.m. -2:30 p.m. at the Benton County Nature Center; $25/kidReady, set, aim! Join us for Archery Camp! During this camp, students will learn how to shoot archery, bow fish, and create their own bow using PVC.