Events And Activities

Area Christmas Eve Services

On December 24th, Christmas Eve, Services will be held at various area churches.   Shellsburg Presbyterian Church will begin at 5:00 p.m. Everyone welcome.  Pastor Mike Ferguson ...

Free fishing classes offered in Palo

Are you interested in learning how to fish? Or perhaps you are already an experienced angler looking to add some new tricks to your presentations? If so we have a great opportunity to become a bet...

Vinton Library plans Winter Party for Dec. 29

The Vinton Public Library is having a Winter Party on Monday, December 29th from 10:00 am until 2:00 pm.  Participants will watch a movie, play some games, do some crafts and best of all ...

Vinton Public Library to hold Winter party December 29th

The Vinton Public Library is having a Winter Party on Monday, December 29th from 10:00 am until 2:00 pm.  Participants will watch a movie, play some games, do some crafts and best of all ...

Presbyterian Church to provide Christmas Dinner

The Presbyterian Church of Vinton, 608 1st Avenue, \will be providing a free Christmas Dinner on Thursday, Dec. 25 from 12:00 p.m. - to 2:00 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall. This event will be open to...

If you fancy Fancy Nancy come to Center Point Friends Tea Party

It’s Fancy Nancy redux (that’s fancy for bringing it back) for the Center Point Friends of the Library. Friends is planning another fund raising tea party based on the “Fancy...

Tobin's Tales: Slide show to feature stories from historic judge Tuesday

On, Tuesday, December 16, from 6:30-8 p.m., the Benton County Conservation Board will Present "Tobin’s Tales" at the Nature Center. Enjoy an evening of historical storytel...

Fish Fryday TODAY

Where: American Legion Post 57 105 N R Ave Vinton Iowa What time? 4:00pm - 7:00pm Menu: Fish Fillet, Baked Beans, Baked Potato or Potato Salad, Cole Slaw, Milk and Coff...

\'Wreaths Across America\' to adorn Mt. Auburn veterans\' graves Saturday

Saturday, Dec. 13 is Wreaths Across America Day at the Mt. Auburn Cemetery beginning at 11 a.m.   This is the day that every veteran in the Mt. Auburn Cemetery will have a fresh, handmade ...

Post Prom Cookie Walk set for Dec. 13

The VS Post Prom Committee Cookie Walk takes place on Saturday, Dec. 13, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., in the VSHS commons. Cost is $5 per pound. All proceeds will go toward 2015 Post-Prom activities. ...