LAST CALL FOR TEES! Register TODAY for Party in Pink 5K Walk/Run

VIRGINIA GAY HOSPITAL
June 9, 2021 4:34 pm

If you haven't registered for this year's Party in Pink 5K Walk/Run and want a tee-shirt, today's your last chance! Registrations are accepted right up until race time, but those received through the end of today are guaranteed an official event t-shirt and packet.

Historic Preservation Commission to host Flea Market in Shellsburg June 12

HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION
June 9, 2021 3:06 pm

The Historic Preservation Commission will host their 1st Annual Flea Market this Saturday, June 12th at the Shellsburg City Park from 7am to 3pm. It will feature every facet of a traditional flea market.

KICK OFF THE BENTON COUNTY FAIR WITH 4-H NIGHT AT THE GRANDSTAND

IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY
June 9, 2021 2:20 pm

This year, the Benton County Fair will kick off with an exciting event — 4-H Night at the Grandstand. The entire community is invited to the Benton County Fairgrounds on Wednesday, June 23 from 6-8:30 p.

George G. Luckey Legion Post to hold Tenderloin Supper this Friday, 5:00 p.m.

AMERICAN LEGION GEORGE G. LUCKEY POST 57
June 8, 2021 9:28 pm

George G. Luckey Legion Post in Vinton, located at 105 North R Ave. will be holding a Tenderloin Dinner on Friday, June 11, 2021.Beginning at 5:00 p.m.

7th Annual Bags and Baskets silent Auction begins June 14

VIRGINIA GAY HOSPITAL
June 8, 2021 3:43 am

Reach Out & Read is a program in Virginia Gay Hospital Family Medical Clinics (Vinton, Atkins, Urbana and Van Horne) that supports early childhood literacy beginning at birth.

Shellsburg's Big Day July 17

SHELLSBURG TODAY
June 7, 2021 5:00 pm

Big Day ParadeShellsburg Big Day Parade starts at 10:30.  Lineup on Cottege St at the corner of Pearl St and Cottege St. (there is a softball tournament so we can't use the school parking lot as before).

BENTON COUNTY HISTORICAL PRESERVATION 1ST ANNUAL FLEA MARKET June 12

SHELLSBURG TODAY
June 4, 2021 6:02 pm

On June 12, beginning at 7:00 am and running until to 3:00 pm, the Benton County Historic Preservation Commission will hold a flea market to bring awareness to the historic bridge located next to the park.

Shellsburg Public Library prepares to hold Summer Reading Program

SHELLSBURG TODAY
June 4, 2021 6:02 pm

Shellsburg Public LibrarySHELLSBURG SUMMER READING PROGRAMClick here to download the flyer (pdf)WHERE: SHELLSBURG PUBLIC LIBRARY110 MAIN ST SHELLSBURGWHEN: Program begins June 9-July 28 2021Wednesday mornings 9:00-11:00WHO:  Ages 0-18We Welcome Adult volunteers also!We will have Free books, crafts, snacks and prizes.

AMERICAN LEGION RIDERS - POST 166 TO HOST A BENEFIT RIDE JUNE 5TH

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
June 3, 2021 3:56 pm

The American Legion Riders, Post #166, out of Shellsburg, will be holding a benefit ride on Saturday, June 5th  9:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. to raise money to help our veterans, their families, including those that serve them and our communities.

2021 Benton County Shelter In Relay For Life: Sunday, June 6th

RELAY FOR LIFE OF BENTON COUNTY
June 3, 2021 3:08 pm

The American Cancer Society Relay For Life of Benton County, a virtual event, will be held Sunday, June 6th, 2021, at 5:00 PM. This date is also the 34th annual National Cancer Survivors Day.