Join us for a Sandhill Crane & Prairie Chicken Bus Tour March 26-28 to Nebraska

BENTON COUNTY CONSERVATION
January 12, 2026 6:13 pm

Sandhill Crane & Prairie Chicken Bus TourMarch 26th-28th, 2026 to North Platte, NebraskaEach spring, more than 500,000 sandhill cranes gather in the Platte River valley during their northward migration.

Virginia Gay Hospital requests your presence at their blood drive

VIRGINIA GAY HOSPITAL
January 12, 2026 6:13 pm

Join us this month in donating blood at the January 23, 2026 blood drive!  From 11:45 a.m. until 3:30 p.m. a clinic will be set up at Virginia Gay Hospital in the Conference Room.

Learn about Avian Adventures on March 11

BENTON COUNTY CONSERVATION
January 11, 2026 1:26 pm

Avian AdventuresMarch 11th, 3:30pm at Hannen Lake Park - Park Shop; Geared for PreK - 12th GradeUncover the secrets of bird nests, feathers, feeding habits, migration patterns, and even their catchy tunes in this exciting program! Young explorers will use writing and creative skills to learn more about Iowa's avian friends.

Vinton First Baptist Church Welcomes you to join us this Sunday!

VINTON FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH
January 9, 2026 12:09 pm

Join us this Sunday as we gather around God’s Word, enjoy meaningful fellowship, and find renewed hope in His presence.Sunday School - 9:00 AMCoffee & Fellowship - 10:00 AMWorship Service - 10:30 AMPastor Pete will bring a message from Luke 2:25-38 with a message titled “Unexpected Blessings” May our hearts be unburdened and open, ready to receive every good gift He so graciously gives.

Walston Retirement Celebration January 22

VINTON TODAY
January 9, 2026 4:18 am

Greg Walson, has served with the Benton County Extension and Outreach as the County Director will be celebrated at a Retirement Celebration. On Thursday, January 22, (Snow date January 29th) from 4-6:00 p.

Art Display and Voting at the Library

VINTON GUILD OF FINE ARTS
January 8, 2026 12:36 pm

Vinton's Big Read Art Contest has come to a close, and all of the 41 entries received will be on display at the Vinton Public Library from January 7, 2026 through January 17th.

Get jiggy with it! Learn to tie a Jig February 19

BENTON COUNTY CONSERVATION
January 8, 2026 11:47 am

February 19th, 6pm-7:30pm at Benton County Nature Center; $5/personJoin us at the Nature Center and try your hand at tying a jig. If you can tie a knot, you can tie a jig! The program includes a tying demonstration, information about fishing with jigs, and jig tying.

Vinton Shellsburg bowling teams hold a Silent auction Fundraiser

VINTON SHELLSBURG BOWLING TEAM
January 7, 2026 6:50 pm

Please note: All items are set up at the bowling alley where you can submit a bid. If you are on Facebook, send a message to Amber Pattee who will be happy to add a bid for you!All bowling pins in the photos, came from the historical Vinton Iowa Mary Ingalls Braille School bowling alley.

Find out about Iowa's Past and Future on January 22

BENTON COUNTY CONSERVATION
January 7, 2026 1:09 pm

Iowa's Past & Future: Prairie Chickens & Sandhill CranesJan 22nd, 5:30pm-6:30pm  Belle Plaine Public Library (904 12th Street, Belle Plaine, IA)Join us for an educational program exploring the rise and fall of two of Iowa’s most captivating bird species: the greater prairie chicken and the sandhill crane.

New contest prompts Iowa students to highlight what America means to them

IOWA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
January 6, 2026 11:51 am

The Iowa Department of Education has launched a new contest, offering students in grades 3-12 an opportunity to learn and reflect on what America and the American founding means to them.