Events And Activities

Water Quality day set for June 8 near Dysart

By Vinton Today The Tama Benton Nutrient Reduction Stratergy Committee along with the Iowa Soybean Assn. will be sponsoring a Water Quality & Structural Practices Field Day Wednesday, June 8, 2...

Farmers Market season opens Thursday

The Vinton Parks & Recreation Department will kick off another Farmers Market season on Thursday, June 2. The market will once again be hosted at the Vinton Railroad Depot from 5 to 7 PM ev...

Shellsburg Area Community Group (SACG) to host Annual Golf Tournament

The Shellsburg Area Community Group (SACG) will be hosting their 5th Annual Golf Tournament and Fundraiser at Wildcat Golf Course in Shellsburg on Saturday, June 11th. There will be a 9:00am shot ...

Summer Camp Fun

To register please call (319) 472-4942 or email info@bentoncountyparks.com 4 and 5 year old Day Camp, June 20th to 22nd from 9am to 11:30 am. This three day camp will have natur...

Summer Webinar Series Offered for Master Gardeners & General Public

Three part series provides information on shade, trees and native garden insects Vinton, Iowa – The Iowa State University Extension and Outreach Master Gardener program will host a summe...

Friends of 4-H Pie Auction

Friends of 4-H is a committee that was created by the Benton County Extension Council in June of 2015. Its purpose is to fundraise and provide scholarships for the youth enrolled in Benton County 4...

Memorial Day ceremonies planned in Vinton

Weather permitting, the Memorial Day ceremonies will take place in Vinton at their traditional times and locations. 8:00AM: Military Honors at Maplewood Cemetery. 8:15AM Military Honors at ...

College savings event set for tonight at VSHS; chance to win $1,000

Wilson-Hite Insurance and College Savings Iowa are sponsoring an informational meeting on the Iowa 529 College Savings Plan.   The event takes place tonight, May 25, at 6:30 p.m. in th...

Bear Creek Church open house, Memorial Day service planned

The Bear Creek Church Open House will take place from 1-3 p.m. Sunday, May 29, at the historic church on 26th Avenue south of Brandon. A historical book will be on display and available for visito...

Swilling & Quilting class set for June 29

Quilling Class – Barb Campbell will hold a “Swilling & Quilling” class on June 29th, 6:30 - 8:30. Bring an adult beverage and try this fun and delicate paper art! Th...