HENRY A. WALLACE, FORGOTTEN CORN YIELD PIONEER, AT CP LIBRARY APRIL 19

CENTER POINT HISTORICAL SOCIETY
March 25, 2026 4:50 pm

A re-enactment of Henry A. Wallace, Pioneer Hi-Bred seed corn founder, will be done by Tom Milligan, of Amana, on Sunday, April 19, at 2:00 at the Center Point Public Library little basement.

IWOA TO CONDUCT LEGACY PLANTING WITH BENTON COUNTY CONSERVATION April 24

BENTON COUNTY CONSERVATION
March 24, 2026 12:56 pm

By Steve Meyer  The Iowa Woodlands Owners Association (IWOA) will host a Legacy Tree Planting event at Atkins Roundhouse Area Park (84 Railroad St., Atkins, IA), a site managed by Benton County Conservation.

Mark Harrison Cancer Foundation Pepper Tournament

SHELLSBURG TODAY
March 23, 2026 7:38 pm

Mark Harrison Cancer Foundation Pepper Tournament will be held at the Wildcat Golf Course Club House on Saturday, March 28 at 1:00 p.m.There will be a Silent and a Live Auction.

Garrison Emergency Services Spaghetti Dinner and Auction Fundraiser April 18

GARRISON EMERGENCY SERVICES
March 23, 2026 2:27 pm

On Saturday, April 18th the Garrison Emergency Services and the Garrison First Responders is asking for the community's support. Join us for a delicious Spaghetti Dinner and have some fun at the Auction!Enjoy spaghetti, alfredo, breadsticks, salad bar, and dessert while bidding on great items in our silent and live auctions.

Who do you trust?

VINTON FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH
March 20, 2026 10:22 am

Vinton First BaptistWe’d love to welcome you this Sunday at Vinton First Baptist Church as we gather for learning, fellowship, and worship.Sunday School — 9:00 AMFellowship — 10:00 AMWorship Service — 10:30 AMPastor Pete will bring a message from Colossians 1:1-18 titled â€œWho Do You Trust?”, a rich reminder of Christ’s power, presence, and steadying truth in our lives.

Vinton Fire Department Fish Fry, Friday, March 20 4-7 p.m.

VINTON FIRE DEPARTMENT
March 19, 2026 9:15 pm

The Vinton Fire Department will host their 2026 VFD Spring Fish Fry Fundraiser Friday, March 20 from 4-7 p.m. at the fire station.  Let the firefighters of Vinton do the cooking after a long work-week at our annual fish fry fundraiser, serving our hand-breaded fried fish, homestyle french fries, baked potatoes, coleslaw, baked beans, dinner roll, and a great selection of homemade desserts.

Reynolds Announces Launch of Jewish American Heritage Month/Creative Contest

IOWA GOVERNOR'S OFFICE
March 19, 2026 1:24 pm

Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds has announced the launch of Iowa's Jewish American Heritage Month (JAHM) Student Scholarship Contest, organized by the Combat Antisemitism Movement (CAM).

Center Point-Urbana FFA Greenhouse Plant Sale

FFA
March 19, 2026 1:24 pm

Come early for the best selection. This is a great time to finish your garden, support CPU FFA students and their greenhouse program, and pick up the perfect Mother’s Day gift!Join us on Saturday morning, May 9th from  9:00 AM — 12:00 PM at  145 W Iowa St, Center Point.

Children's Summer Reading Program Calendar

VINTON PUBLIC LIBRARY
March 17, 2026 3:54 pm

 New to Summer Schedule!Your Passport to Benton County Library Adventures!Get ready for a summer of stories, stamps, and surprises! Benton County Libraries are adding a fun new twist to reading adventures.

Wild-Harvested Mushroom Certification Classes to Provide Iowa-Required Training

IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY EXTENSION
March 16, 2026 11:48 am

Mushroom gatherers who wish to sell wild-harvested mushrooms can attend certification workshops held in Ames on March 28 and April 11. The Iowa Wild-Harvested Mushroom Certification is required for those selling any of the eight state-regulated mushrooms in Iowa, and participants will learn how to distinguish those eight from look-alikes that could be poisonous.