2025 BCSPC "Out of the Darkness" Suicide Prevention & Awareness Walk Sept. 14

BCSPC
July 17, 2025 12:03 pm

Please fill out the information below to register for the 3rd annual  "Out of the Darkness": Suicide Prevention & Awareness Walk!  This event will be hosted by the Benton County Suicide Prevention Coalition on Sunday, September 14th, 2025 from 5:00pm - 8:00pm at the Benton Community MS/HS track, located at 600 1st St, Van Horne, IA 52346.

Friday, August 1st, 10am, Children's Summer Reading Program Wrap-Up Party

VINTON PUBLIC LIBRARY
July 16, 2025 3:05 pm

Two Webinars Will Examine Impact of Excessive Farm Heat on People and Produce

IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY EXTENSION
July 15, 2025 9:40 pm

Iowa State University Extension and Outreach’s Farm, Food and Enterprise Development team is holding two webinars in August that will explore the role of intense heat on farmers and growers, as well as their crops.

Talking about Trains July 27 at the Center Point Depot Museum

CENTER POINT HISTORICAL SOCIETY
July 15, 2025 9:40 pm

“Talking About Trains,”Center Point Depot Museum2 p.m., Sun. July 27Need a “safe” conversation topic these touchy times? The Center Point Historical Society has found one—TRAINS.

Plarn Making with Judy Herring - July 19

VINTON PUBLIC LIBRARY
July 10, 2025 2:03 pm

Join us as Judy Herring teaches us how to repurpose plastic bags by making PLARN (plastic yarn). Plarn can then be used to make multi-purpose mats. All materials provided.

Dysart's 23rd Annual Car, Truck & Bike Show – July 18

DYSART CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
July 10, 2025 2:02 pm

Mark your calendars! The Dysart Chamber of Commerce is excited to host the 23rd Annual Dysart Car, Truck & Bike Show on Friday, July 18, 2025 in downtown Dysart.

Community Book Club Discussion of 'Love & Saffron' by Kim Fay July 12

VINTON PUBLIC LIBRARY
July 8, 2025 1:16 pm

Join us for our monthly Community Book Club for adults. This month we'll be discussing 'Love & Saffron' by Kim Fay. We have a limited number of copies of this month’s selection at the library available for checkout.

Barn Dance Benefit Saturday, July 26th

VINTON TODAY
July 8, 2025 1:15 pm

We're opening our BARN—and our HEARTS—to help one of our own. A Barn Dance Benefit will be held for Mitch Kacena on Saturday, July 26th. Doors will be open at 6:00 p.

Stop at the library and create a DIY Felt Corner Bookmarks July 8

VINTON PUBLIC LIBRARY
July 7, 2025 12:19 pm

Join us for a night of crafting at the Vinton Public Library! Participants will make their personal felt bookmark, similar to the ones pictured. The class will be led by Judy Herring, and all materials will be provided.

EXPLORE A LOCAL PHENOMENON ON MONDAYS!

BENTON COUNTY CONSERVATION
July 3, 2025 10:13 pm

You’re the scientist! Come discover local natural phenomenons! Every Monday at the Nature Center from 12:00-4:00 now through July, kids can study a phenomenon to try and help figure out why, how, and when the event takes place.