Public Canoeing at Rodgers Park August 17th, 1-3PM

BENTON COUNTY CONSERVATION
July 5, 2023 12:02 pm

Public Canoeing will be held at Rodgers Park on August 17th from 1-3 PM at Rodgers Park. The FREE event is offered by Benton County Conservation. The public canoe program is held at Rodgers Park.

Dinner at the Fairgrounds - July 22, 5:00 p.m.

VINTON TODAY
June 30, 2023 3:23 pm

Make plans to come back to the fairgrounds on July 22nd for "Dinner at the Fairgrounds!" The dinner will be served beginning at 5:00 p.m.The Benton County Cattlemen's Association will be firing up the grill again to grill steaks and Iowa chops! The group will also bring along some sides to go along with it.

Wild Animals: When to Help and How July 20th, 6:30 PM

BENTON COUNTY CONSERVATION
June 29, 2023 11:46 am

Benton County Conservvation will hold a class concerning, "Wild Animals: When to Help and How" on July 20th, at 6:30 PM at the Benton County Nature Center.

Nature Kids: Creek Stomp July 21st, 10AM-11:30AM

BENTON COUNTY CONSERVATION
June 28, 2023 8:55 pm

"Nature Kids: Creek Stomp" will be held on July 21st, 10 AM-11:30 AM at Wildcat Bluff Recreation Area (3139 57th Street Trail, Center Point, Iowa 52213).

Stellar, Shine Jesus' Light July 16-20

VINTON TODAY
June 27, 2023 7:05 pm

Wesley United Methodist Church, Bethlehem Lutheran Church, and Vinton Presbyterian Church invites children to Stellar, Shine Jesus’ Light!A summer kids’ event called Stellar VBS will be hosted at Wesley United Methodist Church, 516 2nd Avenue, Vinton, Iowa from July 16 - July 20, 2023.

Boom-Fest Celebrates 13th Anniversary August 26, in downtown Vinton

VINTON UNLIMITED
June 25, 2023 7:17 pm

 2023 marks the 13th Boom-Fest celebration. Boom-Fest is an annual Arts & Crafts Festival in downtown Vinton, Iowa, promoted by Vinton Unlimited, Vinton’s merged non-profit Chamber of Commerce and Economic Development group.

Author Ruth Schneck to present a book talk at Hawkins Memorial Library, LaPorte

VINTON TODAY
June 25, 2023 5:18 pm

Ruth Anne Schneck will present a book talk and signing on Wednesday at 6 p.m. at the Hawkins Memorial Library in La Porte City. She will discuss “Geoffrey’s Christmas Wish,” her newest book.

Reptiles! July 18th, 9:45AM-10:45AM at Van Horne Library

BENTON COUNTY CONSERVATION
June 23, 2023 5:44 am

Reptiles wil be at the Van Horne Public Library on July 18th, 9:45 AM-10:45 AM at Van Horne Library.This event is FREE!Come out to the Van Horne Library to learn about Iowa reptiles with Benton County Conservation Naturalists! This program will include live animals and is appropriate for all ages.

Benton County Fair Fun helps to raise FUNds!

VINTON TODAY
June 21, 2023 11:19 am

IT'S FAIR TIME!!!! Make sure to mark your calendars and make sure to visit our booth this Friday and Saturday between 5:30-7:30 pm and purchase a few balls to dunk someone for a great cause! All proceeds go to the Vinton Special Olympics group.

Artistry with Aaron: Firefly in the Sky July 6th, 6:30PM at Nature Center

BENTON COUNTY CONSERVATION
June 20, 2023 2:17 pm

Registration is required for the "Artistry with Aaron: Firefly in the Sky" painting class. Benton County Conservation is offering the class on July 6th, 6:30 PM at the Nature Center.