Events And Activities

Benton Co. Corn Growers plan annual banquet, March 19

The Benton County Corn Growers Association will hold their annual banquet Thursday, March 19th at the Wildcat Golf Course, Shellsburg. Dinner will be your choice of pork loin or steak at 6:00 pm. ...

Penguins comedy event to help raise money for VS Post-Prom

Penguins Comedy Club in Cedar Rapids is again partnering with the Vinton-Shellsburg Post-Prom to help raise money for the annual VSHS event. The comedy event takes place Friday, March 13, at t...

Morrison to speak at nightly meetings in Vinton

Dale Morrison Dale Morrison, the Message For Today director, will speak in Vinton at 409 A Avenue for the next two weekends. Services begin at 7 p.m. nightly. On Friday, Feb. 27, his message will be "Wh...

Community RAGBRAI Meeting Tonight, Tuesday, February 24th

We are looking for enthusiastic individuals that are willing to serve on various committees to help plan for RAGBRAI’s visit to Vinton on Thursday, July 23. Please join us at ou...

Voyagers, Alumni to celebrate 35 years of dancing, Feb. 28

The Voyager Dance Team will be celebrating 35 years of performing for the Vinton-Shellsburg School District on February 28, 2015.  Started in 1979, the Voyagers have been entertaining at bask...

Feed Iowa First leader to speak Monday; group hopes to establish gardens

Sonia Kedrick, who has earned recognition in Iowa and beyond for her efforts in creating community gardens in empty lots, will speak on Monday at a meeting of the Cottage Garden Society.  ...

HIS HEALING HANDS MINISTRY featured at Harvest Christian Fellowship

HIS HEALING HANDS MINISTRY with John G. Lake MInistries will be presenting: "NEW MAN SEMINAR"-Learn WHO and WHAT you are in Jesus Christ and to be able to walk in His ...

Community meeting on underage drinking prevention set for Feb 19, in Newhall

A discussion for Benton County residents and leaders on current efforts towards preventing underage drinking and drug use featuring the Above The Influence Coalition and Benton County Sheriff&rsqu...

Mobile Food Pantry to be at HACAP Saturday, February 14

Saturday is the Mobile Food Pantry in Vinton at the HACAP dining site. We will open the doors early for people to come in out of the cold. The food distribution will start at 10. Th...

Workshop offered on Gourd Bird Houses

Building Gourd Bird Houses,  Saturday, February 21st,  1:00-3:00 pm Benton County Nature Center, at 5718 20th Ave., Dr., Vinton.   It is a great time to th...