Events And Activities

Vinton Guild of Fine Arts plans fun meeting, Cork & Canvas classes

The Vinton Guild of Fine Arts will hold their June Fun Meeting June 7th at 6:00 p.m., at the Old School Studio. Gloria Orcutt plans to teach rock painting. Come to see the new studio, find out...

Women, Food and Agriculture Network Presentation for Women Landowners June 1

Women who own or manage farmland in Benton and surrounding counties are invited to participate in a free discussion focused on soil health on Wednesday, June 1st at the Nature Center, 5718 20th Av...

Women, Food and Agriculture Network Presentation for Women Landowners June 1

Women who own or manage farmland in Benton and surrounding counties are invited to participate in a free discussion focused on soil health on Wednesday, June 1st at the Nature Center, 5718 20th Avenue...

Player Piano Party to open Center Point Depot Museum season, June 5

At its April 28, 2016, meeting the Center Point Historical Society planned its annual Player Piano Party to open the Depot Museum for the season.  The theme for this year and next is “T...

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 visitors t...

Player Piano Party to open Center Point Depot Museum season, June 5

At its April 28, 2016, meeting the Center Point Historical Society planned its annual Player Piano Party to open the Depot Museum for the season. The theme for this year and next is "The Fifties ...

Learn about College Savings

It's never to early to start saving for your student's future.  On Wednesday, May 25th, all parents are invited to attend a session on learning more about how to save for college t...

Canvas Painting Class at the Benton County Historical Society, May 22

Join Us For a Canvas Painting Class! An instructor guides you step by step through the experience of painting your own canvas masterpiece with acrylics. No artistic talent required! Hos...

Poppy Day set for May 19; veterans to raise money to help others

Auxiliary Pres. Raela Uthoff and Post 57 Commander Bobbi Enos remind residents of Poppy Day May 19. Vinton American Legion Auxiliary President Raela Uthoff presents the first red poppy to Vinton American Legion Commander Bobbi Enos at the Legion Hall; the members will be selling poppies to raise ...

Party in the Park to include Strait Run, Empty Pockets & Punching Pandas

Cedar Rapids magician Tim Stolba, the Des Moines-based Punching Pandas and the Chicago rock group Empty Pockets will join local band Strait Run and other acts for entertainment for the Party in the...