Flora, Fauna & Females: Women's Camp Out October 18-19th

BENTON COUNTY CONSERVATION
September 22, 2025 4:20 pm

The annual Flora, Fauna & Females: Women's Camp Out will be held om October 18-19th, at Wildcat Bluff Recreation Area (3150 57th St Trail, Center Point, IA 52213)Come join us for a night under the stars and make new gal pals! This overnight adventure is all about forging fresh friendships and strengthening the bonds you already have.

CP Hist. Soc. and Friends of Library host harvest potluck/program Oct. 7, 2025

FRIENDS OF THE CENTER POINT LIBRARY
September 22, 2025 4:20 pm

The Center Point Historical Society and Friends of the Library, will host a harvest potluck/program on Tuesday, October 7, 2025 at  6:00 p.m. at the Center Point Public Library.

Join us and Create your Ghost Book Character - Friday, October 17

VINTON PUBLIC LIBRARY
September 21, 2025 3:07 pm

Have a favorite book character? Try drawing them into a ghost! Help us decorate the library with your ghosts just in time for Halloween! 

Amazing Iowa author Michelle Sprout Murray to be at the Blairstown Library

VINTON TODAY
September 21, 2025 3:06 pm

Author  Michelle Sprout Murray will be sharing her new book through the months of September, October, and November. Her book entitled,  Amazing Iowa, was published by Reedy Press.

Boundary Waters Canoe Area Youth Trek Registration - Dec. 1

BENTON COUNTY CONSERVATION
September 21, 2025 3:06 pm

SAVE THE DATE for the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Youth Trek.Registration Opens December 1st! Trip: July 23rd - 30th, 2026Mandatory training: July 19thRegister at www.

It's a Teen Silent Book Club! Tuesday, October 14

VINTON PUBLIC LIBRARY
September 18, 2025 3:28 pm

Do the little brothers and sisters get on your nerves? Okay, do the BIG brothers and sisters get on your nerves? Is the dog annoying? Maybe the cat's

Hannen Lake Chili Cook-off October 11th

BENTON COUNTY CONSERVATION
September 18, 2025 3:28 pm

The Hannen Lake Chili Cook-off, will be held on October 11th, 12-2:30 pm at Hannen Lake Park - White Oak ShelterBring your best chili to enter into the contest, or come and enjoy all the delicious chili presented! Enter your favorite chili recipe in one of three categories: smoked, classic, and white.

Iowa Gold Star Military Museum Presents Armed Forces 250th Birthday Celebration

IOWA DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS
September 18, 2025 3:27 pm

On behalf of our good friends at the  Iowa Gold Star Military Museum on Camp Dodge,  Iowa Department of Veterans Affairs (IDVA)  extends their invitation to attend the Armed Forces 250th Birthday Celebration at the  Freedom Center on Camp Dodge, Johnston, Sept.

Wesley Mobile Food Pantry this Saturday, September 20

WESLEY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
September 17, 2025 8:57 pm

If you live in Benton County and make more than $12,000 a year on your own, you are above poverty level. If you live in a household of eight and your household makes above $41,000 a year, you are above poverty level.

Nature at Night October 6th

BENTON COUNTY CONSERVATION
September 16, 2025 12:42 pm

Benton County Conservation will preent Nature at Night on October 6th, 7 pm at the Benton County Nature Center.Bats, owls, racoons, oh my! Join our Naturalists for a short program about nocturnal animals in Iowa then take a quiet leisure hike under the full moon to call for owls! After our short hike, enjoy s’mores around the campfire! Registration is required by visiting mycountyparks.