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Events And Activities
Jorgensen Retirement Party
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. In 2016 she moved to the Auditor’s office as the Payroll Admin and later became a Deputy Auditor. She will be celebrating her retirement on Friday, May 30, 2025 with a party held in her honor. Vinton Public Library at the Benton County Fair
The Vinton Public Library Outreach can be found this year at the Benton County Fair! Look for us on Wednesday, June 25th and Thursday, June 26th. We'll see you at the fair!
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Cathletics June 16-20
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.m. to 12 p.m. each day. The program is called “Cathletics: Training to be Champions for Christ!” Just as it takes hard work to train for the Olympics, it is also important to get the right training to live out our Catholic faith.
DIY Acrylic Collage at the Vinton Public Library - June 3
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.gov.
Memorial Day Service Events - Monday, May 26
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 CemeteryThe annual Memorial Day Service will be held on Monday, May 26th beginning at 9:00 a.m. at the cemetery. Join us for breakfast and fellowship beginning at 7:30 a.m. until service time.
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Blindness, Bandages, and Backstories Monday, May 12th, 6:30 p.m.
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. Using first person narratives, cure-all testimonies, and the latest in medical technology (a la 1890), Dave will bring you a history of Benton County that will have you thinking: dang, we’ve never had it so good!Monday, May 12th in the high school auditorium at 6:30 p.
Youth Garden Story Time
Kids, come join us at the Youth Community Garden this May! We're having a special Youth Garden storytime on the following dates/times:Monday, May 12th, 2025, at 3:30pmMonday, May 19th, 2025, at 3:30pmThe Youth Community Garden is located on the corner of East 2nd Street and 4th Avenue, near the Vinton Fire Station, in Vinton.
Library Lawn Clean-up Monday, May 12, 1:30 p.m.
Library Lawn Clean-UpBring your rakes and gardening gloves and join us for an afternoon spent sprucing up the library lawn for spring!*Cold refreshments provided**Weather permitting*When?Monday, May 12, 2025, 01:30 PMWhere?Vinton Iowa Public Library, 510 2nd Avenue, Vinton, IA, USA
Shellsburg Public Library Summer Reading Program Calendar
The Shellsburg Public Library Reading Program would like to invite area children to register for the Summer Reading Program by May 15th. The summer will be packed with exciting activities! Join us for games, crafts, reading and learning activities. The Level-Up Program emphasizes engaging in fun, hands on activities, and learning new skills.
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