The Wildwoods will be in Garrison Sunday, November 10th

FARMERS MERCANTILE HALL
October 20, 2024 1:03 pm

The Wildwoods are an enchanting Folk/Americana trio based in Lincoln, Nebraska, comprised of husband and wife team Noah (guitar) and Chole Gose (violin) and Andrew Vaggalis (bass).

Edgar Allan Poe at the Vinton Depot Monday October 21

BENTON COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY
October 18, 2024 2:36 am

 Join us on Monday October 21, 2024 at 6:30 pm as Iowa storyteller Darrin Crow brings Gothic horror master Edgar Allan Poe to life in “Morbid Curiosities~an Evening with Edgar Allan Poe.

VSHS Drama to present "Puffs" Save the date for November 8

VINTON SHELLSBURG COMMUNITY SCHOOLS
October 16, 2024 5:03 pm

Vinton-Shellsburg High School Drama will be presenting, "Puffs."   It is the tale of seven increasingly eventful years at a certain school of magic and magic!Save the date for November 8th through the 10th at the Vinton Shellsburg High School Auditorium.

Game Night at the Library, October 22

4-H FOUNDATION
October 10, 2024 9:38 pm

Join the Vinton Public Library for a fun-filled Game Night on Tuesday, October 22 from 6-7:30 p.m.We will be playing Unstable Unicorns, Pictionary, Scrabble, and Scattergories.

Passion & Peril (& Pie) Concert at Center Point Library October 18

FRIENDS OF THE CENTER POINT LIBRARY
October 2, 2024 5:05 pm

Red Cedar Chamber Music will be back at the Andersen Center Point Public Library at 7:00 p.m. Friday, October 18, for a free concert called “Passion & Peril.

WWII History Presentation with Kelly Steffen October 10, 6:00 p.m.

VINTON PUBLIC LIBRARY
September 30, 2024 11:49 am

Vinton Shellsburg history school teacher Kelly Steffen, will be sharing a presentation concerning World War II History on Thursday, October 10, beginning at 6:00 p.

Back Alley Evening of the Arts September 28 4-8 p.m.

VINTON TODAY
September 22, 2024 12:52 pm

On Saturday, September 28, beginning at 4:00 p.m. and painting until 8:00 p.m. all are welcome to help paint a mural on the back of the City Hall building.

There's no "Escaping" fun at the Library! October 5-31

VINTON PUBLIC LIBRARY
September 19, 2024 10:13 pm

The Vinton Public Library is going to be buzzing with activities during the month of October! One of the fun events that will happen from October 5-31st will be the library's escape room!The activity works best with a team of 2-6 people and must be reserved by calling 319-472-4208.

Awful Purdies in Garrison!

FARMERS MERCANTILE HALL
September 16, 2024 11:00 am

The Awful Purdies will be at the Farmers Mercantile Hall in Garrison, IA Sunday, October 13th at 2:00 pm with some of the best Folk Americana you are ever going to hear! The Purdies are Katie Senn (cello, violin, string bass), Nicole Upchurch (banjo, guitar), Katie Roche (accordion, xylophone, whistles, percussion), Sarah Driscoll (guitar, hand-claps), and Marcy Rosenbaum (mandolin, guitar).

Idiot Jam 2024 September 7th, 7-10:00 p.m.

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
August 14, 2024 2:43 pm

The annual Idiot Jam will be held on Saturday, September 7 from 7-10:00 p.m. at Farmer's Mercantile in Garrison. Local talent including Todd Frank and many of his musician friends from across the country will be performing.