Events And Activities

SATURDAY AUGUST 16th 2025Mark your calendar's for our Annual Benefit Ride for our local Vinton Shellsburg United Special Olympics Team!All PROCEEDS REMAIN WITH OUR LOCAL VSU TEAM!!!$15 per person or $20 per coupleRegistration is at 10am-11am at Ron-Da-Voo Deli and Lounge, 414 1st Ave Vinton IA*Kick Stands up at 11am135 mile Route:Ron-Da-Voo (Vinton) Lunch Stop: Wild Hogs (Walford), Front Street Tap (Brooklyn), Keystone Turner Hall (Keystone), Hitchen Post (Garrison) Final stop, Vinton American Legion (105 North R Ave Vinton) 5:30pmFood will be provided at the Final Stop at the American Legion along with 50/50 poker hand, Dollar Raffle prizes and Live AuctionGrand Prize Raffle Tickets Available$5 each or 5 for $20 for a chance to win $1500 CashMoney raised goes strictly to our team for equipment, transportation, lodging, uniforms, food and drinks.

Hey adults! Join us for some Summer Guided Journaling on Thursday, July 24th beginning at 9:30 a.m. at the Vinton Public Library.Bring your own journal and join us for an hour of writing. The Library Director provides writing prompts. This is a great opportunity to begin or expand your personal jounaling practice!

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!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

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.

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.

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.