The Benton County Conservation Foundation presents the "Benton Tag and Brag, Second Chance."To participate, purchase permit in the month of January ONLY from these locations: Benton County State Bank, Blairstown, IA Cedar Valley Bank, Vinton, IA Chelsea Savings Bank, Belle Plaine, IA Thys Chevrolet, Blairstown, IA  Payouts - a mix of cash and/or prizes worth $7,800! -One fish in each lake is worth a $500 payout -All tagged bluegill will have preselected associated payouts - See rules for all details.

Santa will be stopping in Vinton to share breakfast with area children on Saturday, December 13, 2025, from 9:00 AM to 10:30 AM.

Bring the little ones in your life to the Vinton Publi Library on Monday, December 22nd, from 12:00 pm- 4:00 pm to make their very own Christmas cards

Stop in to support our local animal rescue, Better Together this Saturday from 10:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. Santa Paws will be there to have his picture taken with you, your family, the kids or the family pet!Cost:  $10/4x6 photo $15 electronicallyALL are welcome!Better Together is located at: 211 W 4th Street, Vinton.

Join us at the Vinton Iowa Public Library, 510 2nd Avenue in Vinton.Stop by the library this winter break for some Holiday Bingo on Friday,

On Saturday, December 13, at 9:15 a.m. you are welcome to join us at the Vinton Public Library for a Community book club discussion.   We weill discuss, 'The Heart of Winter' by Jonathan Evison.

No place to go on Christmas Eve?   Visit Vinton First Baptist Church on  December 24 at 5:30 PM.Come share in a night of joy, beauty and meaning as we celebrate the birth of Christ.

Join us for our newest book club for kids, Comics & Cookies! We'll meet on December 18th at 3:30 pm and again at 5:30 pm. Pick the time that works

Children can stop by Vinton Public Library and create their very own Gingerbread House!Friday, Dec 12, 2025, 01:30 PMVinton Iowa Public Library, 510 2

Santa will be stopping in Vinton to share breakfast with area children on  Saturday, December 13, 2025, from  9:00 AM  to  10:30 AM.Breakfast includes a photo oportunity, a treat from Santa and of course a breakfast served at 9:00 AM.