Events And Activities

PEO Chapter MZ will meet October 24

PEO Chapter MZ will meet at 1:30 PM on Monday, Oct. 24, at the home of Bonnie Rohlena assisted by Carol Timmer.  The program will be presented by Bonnie....

Haunted Hayride this weekend at Wildcat Park

  Fundraising is underway to build a shelter house at Wildcat Park (between Urbana and Shellsburg). The campers and Park Ranger, Jon; are undertaking this task with a Halloween event this week...

Zion Lutheran in Shellsburg

  Zion Lutheran in Shellsburg is hosting their annual Chicken 'n Biscuit Supper at the church on Thursday, Oct. 20 serving from 5:00 - 7:30 pm. All you care to eat - chicken 'n biscuit...

Garrison still set to scare you!

A scene from last year's   ‘GARRISON’S HAUNTED’ WILL STILL GO ON OCTOBER 21, 22, 28 AND 29   JUST AS MANY SCARES AS EVER!   Annual Fundraising Event Will Benefits Garrison Emergency Ser...

The Benton County Community Foundation Announces 2011 Grant Writing Workshop

  The Benton County Community Foundation, an affiliate of the Community Foundation of Northeast Iowa, will host an informational meeting about the foundation, its grant administration process,...

NRA Basic Handgun Course being offered

  An NRA Basic Handgun Course will be offered on November 12th at the Izaak Walton League north of Vinton. The hours are 8:00am to 4:00pm and the cost is $40.00. The completion of...

Spooky Sprint in Dysart to raise funds for After Prom

  There will be a 5K run to support the Union School District After Prom for all those interested runners. It's called the Spooky Sprint to be held in Dysart on Sunday, October 30th at 3:0...

Final preparations under way for Fields of Faith event Wednesday at Union

     Organizers are setting up bus routes and arranging rides for area students to attend The fifth annual Fields of Faith event at Union High School, which takes place at 7 p.m...

Vinton Tourism Committee to meet

  Vinton Tourism Committee meeting, will be held Wednesday, October 12th at 7:00 AM at 415 A Avenue (Iowa Land Management office)....

High Tech Girlz Day Spotlights Careers for High School Girls, Oct. 21

  High Tech Girlz Day Spotlights Careers for High School Girls, Oct. 21
   As the demand for jobs in the science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) fields ...