Memorial Day Service Events - Monday, May 26

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
May 22, 2025 11:52 am

Editor's Note:Be sure to send in any Memorial Day services that will be held across the county, and I'll be glad to add them to the list!Bear Creek Church and Cemetery 7:30 a.

Check out the Summer Reading Program at the Vinton Public Library

VINTON PUBLIC LIBRARY
May 21, 2025 8:18 pm

The Summer Reading Bookmark Challenges include:Find and read at least 10 items from the list! When you complete 10 items on the list, stop in and rece

Join us to learn about local Shellsburg History on May 27

SHELLSBURG PUBLIC LIBRARY
May 21, 2025 8:17 pm

The Shellsburg Public Library is having a presentation on the local history of Shellsburg.  Join us on May 27, at 5:30-7:00 pm at the Shellsburg Public Library as Monte Railsback presents his stories about the history of Shellsburg.

Crochet Lesson: Granny Square with Steph Gibbs - May 24

VINTON PUBLIC LIBRARY
May 20, 2025 12:20 pm

Crochet Lesson: Granny Square with Steph GibbsInterested in learning how to crochet? Join us at the library for a crochet lesson! Steph Gibbs will demonstrate a 2-color granny square.

Jorgensen Retirement Party

HAYLEY RIPPEL, BENTON COUNTY AUDITOR
May 19, 2025 2:09 pm

Nancy Jorgensen has had a lengthy career serving the residents of Benton County. She first began as a part-time clerk in the Treasurer’s office in 2003 and moved on to a full-time position in 2005.

Vinton Public Library at the Benton County Fair

VINTON PUBLIC LIBRARY
May 19, 2025 2:03 pm

The Vinton Public Library Outreach can be found this year at the Benton County Fair! Stop by the Expo tent at the Benton County Fair to open a li

Cathletics June 16-20

VINTON TODAY
May 17, 2025 12:31 pm

The Heart of Mary Cluster (St. Mary Vinton, St. Mary Urbana, and Sacred Heart in Walker) is hosting a week-long Vacation Bible School during the week of June 16-20 from 9 a.

DIY Acrylic Collage at the Vinton Public Library - June 3

VINTON PUBLIC LIBRARY
May 17, 2025 12:27 pm

Join the Vinton Public LIbrary for an evening of fun with a DIY Acrylic Collage for Adults. We will meet on Tuesday, June 3rd at 6:00 p.m. Space is limited so preregister by emailing library@vintonia.

Adult Activities for June at the Vinton Public Library

VINTON PUBLIC LIBRARY
May 16, 2025 9:28 am

Blindness, Bandages, and Backstories Monday, May 12th, 6:30 p.m.

BENTON COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY
May 11, 2025 7:26 pm

Join Dave Baker, from the 29th state and the Benton County Historical Society as they take you on this fascinating and sometimes alarming trip through 19th century medical care in Benton County.