IDVA to Host Veterans Day Ceremonies at Iowa Veterans Cemetery and Home

IOWA DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS
November 3, 2025 12:18 pm

Iowa Department of Veterans Affairs (IDVA) will host Veterans Day Ceremonies this year Nov. 11th, at Iowa Veterans Cemetery near Van Meter at 8 a.m., and at Iowa Veterans Home in Marshalltown at 10:30 a.

Adventures in Bookclubbing - 'Fall' Theme - Nov. 20

VINTON PUBLIC LIBRARY
October 31, 2025 2:06 pm

Join us for our monthly book club where you pick the book! This month our theme is 'Fall' - half the fun is searching for your book!Thursday, Nov 20,

You're Invited to join us this Sunday at Vinton First Baptist Church

FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH
October 31, 2025 10:24 am

Join us for a morning of meaningful worship,genuine fellowship, and biblical truth.Come expecting to be encouraged, challenged,and reminded of God’s unfailing faithfulness.

Trick or Treating Events in Vinton

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
October 31, 2025 2:29 am

Downtown Vinton was filled with costumed fun on Saturday as little ghosts, goblins, and all sorts of creative characters took to the streets for a day of trick-or-treating.

DIY Children's Reading Pillows - Nov. 15

VINTON PUBLIC LIBRARY
October 31, 2025 2:28 am

Join us for a creative morning with Linda Nudd as we learn how to sew children's reading pillows. All materials are provided; completed pillows will be used by the Vinton Public Library to benefit local children.

Shellsburg American Legion Saturday morning breakfast 8 - 10 am

SHELLSBURG TODAY
October 29, 2025 5:42 pm

The Shellsburg American Legion Saturday morning breakfast is held each Saturday. The hours are 8 - 10 am. Click here to download the breakfast menu (PDF).

Community Book Club discussion: 'The Unmaking of June Farrow' by Adrienne Young

VINTON PUBLIC LIBRARY
October 28, 2025 11:47 am

Join us Saturday, Nov 8, 2025, 09:15 AM at the Vinton Iowa Public Library, 510 2nd Ave, VintonCommunity Book Club discussion of 'The Unmaking of June Farrow' by Adrienne YoungJoin us for a discussion of 'The Unmaking of June Farrow' by Adrienne Young.

You're invited to a Holiday Potluck!

BCSPC
October 28, 2025 11:28 am

The Benton County Suicide Prevention Coalition will hold a Holiday Potluck. Join us for a time of good food and conversation.All are invited to our December 1st Holiday Gathering & Potluck at 6 p.

16th Annual VWC Steve Johnson Memorial Tournament

VINTON TODAY
October 26, 2025 12:59 pm

Date Nov. 15th Pre-Registration Deadline: Friday, November 14th at 5:00pm CST, or until max capacity of 400 kids is met. Cost Wrestler Entry Fee: $30.00 – Pre-registration NO WALK-INS NO REFUNDS General Admission: Adults: $5.

Benton Community. Veterans Benefit Breakfast November 9

VINTON TODAY
October 24, 2025 12:17 pm

Join the Benton Community FFA chapter in thanking our Veterans on November 9th at the Van Horne Community Center from 8 AM to 12:00 PM.Freewill donation proceeds go to Benton County Veterans Affairs.