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Events And Activities
Monarch Butterflies Wednesday, July 23 at the Vinton Public Library!
Join us at the Vinton Public Library as the Benton County Conservation teaches us about Monarch Butterflies!The fun begins on Wednesday, July 23 beginning at 10:00 a.m.The library is located at 510 2nd Ave. in Vinton. Craft Squad for Kids July 22 and 29
Craft Squad for Kids!Level up your crafting skills! Stop by the Vinton Public Library any time, 12-4 pm and make a craft!Tuesday, July 22nd: Foil ArtTuesday, July 29th: Suncatcher
Disaster Preparedness Presentation Tuesday, July 22 6:00 p.m.
Join us Tuesday, July 22nd, at the Vinton Public Library starting at 6:00 p.m. for a disaster preparedness presentation from the University of Iowa College of Public Health. Disaster PrepWise is a program designed to prepare you and your household for emergency situations like natural disasters, fires, and other disasters that need preparation. This event is free and open to the public. Window Restoration Workshop, August 9
The Benton County Historic Preservation Commission is offering a Window Restoration Workshop!The Benton County Historic
Preservation Commission will host an
Introduction to Historic Window
Restoration Workshop featuring Terry
Philips of TK Enterprises. Mr. Philips
has many years of experience
rehabilitating historic windows and has
led many restoration workshops.
2025 BCSPC "Out of the Darkness" Suicide Prevention & Awareness Walk Sept. 14
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.Some important information:*Starting at 5:00pm, the complex will be open with tables of information, speakers, games, activities centered around grief suitable for multiple ages, and treats available for purchase.
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Two Webinars Will Examine Impact of Excessive Farm Heat on People and Produce
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.“Heat exposure is an increasing problem for agricultural workers, and can negatively impact their health and mental state,” said Alex Van Alstyne, food business extension specialist with Iowa State. Talking about Trains July 27 at the Center Point Depot Museum
“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.Everybody likes trains. So there’s a free, informal program about local Interurban and Rock Island railroad history Sunday, July 27, at 2 p.m. at the Depot Museum, 700 E.
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