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Benton County Conservation Ice Fishing Tournament February 11

Ice Fishing at Rodgers Lake ParkSaturday, February 11th, 8:30 AM - 1:00 PM$5 for individuals +16 yearsIt’s that time of year again for Benton County Conservation Ice Fishing Tournament!7am: parking available at designated marked areas.

Shellsburg American Legion Breakfast

The Shellsburg American Legion Saturday morning breakfast is held each Saturday from 8 - 10 am. Click here to download the breakfast menu(PDF).Never forget that at every minute of every day, there are members of our Armed Forces in harm's way and we need to pray for their safety and return home soonWe appreciate the past support for all the community does for the American Legion.

Building Better Birders Workshop January 20

Building Better Birders Workshop - Introduction to BirdingJanuary 20th, 2023 9:00AM - 3:00PM at Benton County Nature Center; $10 per person Benton County Conservation is hosting a Building Better Birders Workshop where bird watchers, “birders,” will learn the basics about birding and have a chance to put their knowledge into practice.
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Weekly Guided Journaling at the Library, Fridays at Noon

Grab your journal and your pen, and head out to the Vinton Public Library on Fridays at noon (extras are available upon request).Kelly Henkle, the Library Director will be leading the project.
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Santa Paws is coming to town December 10

Santa Paws will be at Better Together (211 West 4th Street) Saturday, December 10th from 10:00 am until 4:00 pm. Please help us raise funds for the cats in our care by bringing your human and furry, finned & feathered family members out for a picture with Santa! Each 4x6 printed copy is just $5 and $15 for a digital copy.

Pearl Harbor Day presentation scheduled at VSMS Wednesday, Dec. 7, 7:00 p.m.

The 2022 Pearl Harbor Day program is scheduled for Wednesday, 7 December 2022, at the Vinton-Shellsburg Middle School LMC starting at 7:00 p.m.   The program will include stories of the Medal of Honor recipients of that day as well as a question-and-answer session for the attendees.
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Register for Breakfast with Santa Today!

Breakfast with Santa is an annual event held at the Skate Center for all the children and parents to enjoy. On Saturday, December 10, from 9-10 a.m. breakfast will be served.