Events And Activities

\'Christmas Unwrapped\' a Christmas Eve presentation

The cast of Christmas Unwrapped will present their play on Christmas Eve at 6 pm at Oak Grove Church   Oak Grove Church presents 'Christmas Unwrapped,' a new take on discovering the true meaning of Christmas, at 6 p.m. Sat., Dec. 24, 2011. The play takes place the day after Ch...

Connecting Families To The Environment VIRTUAL Conference

  Sustainable living encompasses all aspects of our lives.  “Children and adults who have a connection with the natural environment are more able to adjust to stress and are mor...

Connecting Conservation’s Past (Leopold) and Future (You)

  Monthly program sessions begin Jan 18 (Wednesdays 5:30 – 8:30 pm Saturdays 10 – 2) “Like winds and sunsets, wild things were taken for granted until progress began...

Cooling Dancers recital, Post-Prom Holiday dinner set for Dec. 18

  Cooling Dancers and the VS Post Prom Committee invite you to the “Holiday Dance Extravaganza 2011” at the VSHS Auditorium this Sunday, Dec. 18. Three performances will be...

Iowa Democratic Party Caucus-Tuesday, January 3rd, 2012 6:30pm

  Iowa Democratic Party Caucus Tuesday, January 3rd, 2012 6:30pm You must be in-line or signed-in by 7:00pm to participate Benton Democrats will meet at the following location...

\'Out on a Limb\'

  It seems like school just started back up and we just closed the pool. Oh well, I guess Christmas is right around the corner and that not only means the big guy in the red suit will be c...

Farmers Savings Bank and Trust to host annual Open House Friday

As the Christmas season kicks off, another staple in the community has always been Farmers Savings Bank and Trust's annual Open House.   Each year they welcome the community to come in...

Blessed Hope Christmas Program this week

Blessed Hope will celebrate Christmas with their annual Christmas Program this coming Sunday, December 11th.  The service will begin at 9:30. Following the service there will be a potluck...

Children's Christmas Clothing Giveaway starting December 6th

The Benton County Volunteer Program will again hold it's Christmas Clothing Giveaway for  for children infant to 8 years old.  The clothing will also include hats and mittens. &n...

Vinton-Shellsburg High School Band and Vocal Department to hold concert Monday

  On Monday, December 5, the Vinton-Shellsburg High School Band and Vocal Department will be holding a Holiday Concert at 7 P.M. in the VSHS Auditorium. The program will feature the Women...