Fairgoers can put their Iowa weed knowledge to the test, win a ribbon and prizesThe annual Iowa State Fair Weed Identification Contest will return on Friday, Aug.

Registration for all events is required by visiting  https://www.mycountyparks.com/County/Benton.aspx  and are free unless otherwise stated.Conservation Library Programs - Leveling Up: Monarch MetamorphosisJuly 23rd 10:00am @ Vinton Public Library (510 2nd Avenue Vinton, IA 52349)July 23rd 2:00pm @ Newhall Public Library (109 Railroad St, Newhall, IA 52315)July 24th 1:30pm at Atkins Public Library (480 3rd Ave, Atkins, IA 52206)Level up with monarchs at one of these fun and interactive library programs! Programs are free and suitable for all ages.

Our library is holding a silent auction to raise funds for our adult programming. Thanks to the help of Cheryl and Donna, our quilt is now complete! Over a dozen local quilters submitted blocks and we are so pleased with the results.

Join Elise on Tuesday mornings at 10:00 a.m. at Vinton's Riverside Park for Storytime!The Bike Mobile from the library will be there with books to che

Benton County Fairboard & Benton County Pork Producers introduce individuals with disabilities to animal agriculture with Bacon Buddies ® programThe Benton County Pork Producers are working to give local individuals with disabilities the opportunity to show a pig at the Benton County Fair.

Touch A TruckStop by the Vinton Public Library to get up and close to different types of vehicles! When?Tuesday, Jul 1, 2025, 10:00 AMWhere?Vinto

On the first and third Saturday morning of each month, local community members Jordan (Jo) and Joaquin Carter host the Spanish Conversation Club at downtown Vinton businesses The Niche and Brickside Brew-N-Chew.

A summer kids’ event called True North will be hosted at the Vinton Presbyterian Church, 608 First Avenue, Vinton, in partnership with Wesley United Methodist Church and Bethlehem Lutheran Church from Sunday, July 20, 2025 to Thursday, July 24, 2025.

Mark your Calendar for Shellsburg Area Community Group's Annual Family Fun Night!  Join us on Thursday, June 26th from 6:30—8:00 p.m. at t

Are you interested in learning how to crochet? Join us at the library for a crochet lesson! Steph Gibbs will demonstrate a 2-color granny square. Feel free to bring your own yarn and crochet hooks; we will also have materials available.