On Sunday, July 21, 2:00 p.m. at the Depot Museum, a presentation will be shared entitled, “On the Cedar.” The talk is about the history and natural history of the Cedar River in Benton and Linn counties by Walker farmer and arrowhead collector Mark Boddicker.

We are pleased to have this community fundraiser as part of our Party in the Park celebration! There's still time to be a part of the 12th Annual Party in Pink Event for Gifts of Hope on Friday, June 28 in Riverside Park, Vinton, IA! Support your friends and neighbors with early breast cancer detection & treatment by participating in this year’s race.

PARTY IN THE PARK SCHEDULETHURSDAY, JUNE 27, 5 PM TO 9 PM AT COURTHOUSE LAWN5 PM - FARMERS SAVINGS BANK & TRUST Community Picnic: Free hots dogs, chips & drinks served from the bank’s parking lot (401 B Ave)6:30 PM - KIDDIE PARADE: Let your imagination be your guide and show off who YOU are! Decorate your bike, your stroller or your wagon.

Registration for all events is required by visiting https://www.mycountyparks.com/County/Benton.aspx unless otherwise stated.Conservation Library Programs: Cicadas!June 25th, 9:45AM at Van Horne Public Library (114 Main St, Van Horne, IA 52346)July 23rd, 2PM at Atkins Public Library (480 3rd Ave, Atkins, IA 52206)July 23rd 4PM at Newhall Public Library (109 Railroad St, Newhall, IA 52315)August 13th,10AM at Vinton Public Library (510 2nd Ave, Vinton, IA 52349)Water WondersJune 25th, 1PM at Hannen Lake Park; FreeLearn about some of the critters that live in lakes, ponds, and streams of Iowa! Participants will have a chance to touch and learn about various water critters that are found right here in Iowa.

The Center Point Historical Society is sponsoring a "Show and Shine" Sunday, July 7, from 2 to 5:00 p.m. at the Depot Museum parking lot, 700 E. Washington.

PARTY IN THE PARK SCHEDULETHURSDAY, JUNE 27, 5 PM TO 9 PM AT COURTHOUSE LAWN5 PM - FARMERS SAVINGS BANK & TRUST Community Picnic: Free hots dogs, chips & drinks served from the bank’s parking lot (401 B Ave)6:30 PM - KIDDIE PARADE: Let your imagination be your guide and show off who YOU are! Decorate your bike, your stroller or your wagon.

On Saturday, June 15, there will be two events held in Dysart.The Dysart Development Corporation (DDC) will be sponsoring the 12th Annual Back Roads Vintage Market, from 9am-2pm on Main Street in Dysart.

Blackhawk County Sheriff Tony Thompson, author of the book, "Anyplace But Here," will be speaking at the Vinton Public Library on Thursday, June 13, 2024 at 6:00 p.

Food for Thought is a program that will only be available for a few weeks this summer at the Vinton Public Library. The program will be held from 10:00 a.