Events And Activities
\'Spirit of Chautauqua\' Concert set for June 29 at Nature Center
Will Schmitt will perform a free "Spirit of Chautauqua" concert on Wednesday, June 29, at the Benton County Nature Center, 5718 20th Avenue Drive, just west of Rodgers Park northwest... Benton Country 4-H offering a silent auction at the Fair
New to the 2016 Benton County 4-H Fair is a silent auction put on by the Benton County 4-H Foundation. Funds raised will be used for scholarships, 4H camps, trips, judging events etc. The silent a...
Applications for ISU Extension Master Gardener Being Accepted
Are you an avid gardener, but would like to know more about gardening, plants and horticulture? Would you like to meet people who share your interest in gardening? If so, you may be interested in ...
Dysart plans weekend July 4 celebrations
Dysart residents invite everyone to join them for their July 4 celebration. The events actually begin with the community church service at the gazebo in the city park on Sunday, July 3.
The Kid...
Party in the Park starts Thursday with hot dogs, Kiddie Parade
Party in the Park begins on Thursday, with free hot dogs at Farmers Bank starting at 5 p.m., followed by the traditional 6:30 p.m. Kiddie Parade to the courthouse lawn for games, music by Strait R...
Great Gardens Greet CP Library Friends Walkers
The Center Point Friends of the Library first-ever Garden Walk was blessed with gorgeous weather and gorgeous gardens Saturday, June 18.
The following generous hosts opened their gardens for t...
Yippie Hippie Day: Artist to lead unique day of projects
YIPPEE HIPPIE DAY is scheduled for Saturday July 9, from Noon - 6 p.m. at the Vinton Guild of Fine Arts Studio, in the Old West Elementary ( 811 D Ave ), Room 28
Dress in...
It doesn't take a tragedy, give blood
With the blood supply at a critically low level, LifeServe Blood Center is urging eligible blood donors to schedule an appointment as soon as they’re able in order to ensure lifesaving blood...
Benefit for Melony Raub Leeper set for June 25
The Thrivent Financial for Lutherans chapter of Tama County is among the latest who’ve donated to help to raise funds for benefit to help a Dysart grandmother live with a crippling dise...
7th Annual Special Olympics Benefit Ride set for Aug. 20
The 7th Annual Vinton-Shellsburg United (VSU) Special Olympics Benefit Ride is set for Saturday, Aug. 20, in Vinton.
The ride will begin at Mickey's Bar in Vinton, were registra...