Children's Author Visit: Kelly Crull presents 'The Black Mambas' May 15

VINTON PUBLIC LIBRARY
May 14, 2026 11:51 am

Join us for a special children's storytime featuring Kelly Crull, author of "The Black Mambas: The World's First All-Woman Anti-Poaching Unit." This storytime will feature hands-on learning experiences as well as a presentation by the author.

Shellsburg American Legion weekly breakfast 8-10 a.m.

SHELLSBURG TODAY
May 14, 2026 11:50 am

The Shellsburg American Legion Saturday morning breakfast is held each Saturday. The hours are 8 - 10 am. Click here to download the breakfast menu (PDF).

Author Visit: Michelle Sprout Murray to visit the Library May 21

VINTON PUBLIC LIBRARY
May 13, 2026 6:41 pm

Author Visit: Michelle Sprout Murray joins us at the library! She is the author of 'Amazing Iowa.' She will visit on Thursday, May 21, 2026 at the library located at 510 2nd Ave.

Shellsburg Food Assistance available on Saturdays and Thursdays

SHELLSBURG TODAY
May 13, 2026 6:41 pm

Our Mission is to help those in our communitywhile creating a hunger for Christ.Please note the Spring & Summer hours:2nd Saturday: 10:00 - 11:00   4th Thursday 4:30 - 5:30Located in back of City Hall.

Free Insurance Series Thursdays, May 14th - June 11

VINTON PUBLIC LIBRARY
May 12, 2026 8:46 pm

Do you find insurance confusing or wish you had a clearer understanding of your coverage?Wilson Hite Insurance is offering a series of educational episodes on Thursday evenings at 6:00 PM, beginning May 7 through June 11.

Vinton-Shellsburg Retirees and Award Winners honored Wednesday, 4-5:00 pm

VINTON SHELLSBURG COMMUNITY SCHOOLS
May 12, 2026 12:04 pm

Vinton-Shellsburg Retirees  and Award Winners  will be honored at a public open-house reception Wednesday, May 13, 2026, from 4:00 to 5:00 p.m.

Join us as we learn about the "Amazing Iowa" May 21

VINTON PUBLIC LIBRARY
May 11, 2026 2:04 pm

Join us as we welcome Michelle Sprout Murray, the author of "Amazing Iowa."  Hey, Amazing Iowans! Whether you're a native, a recent resident or just passing through, these stories of the weird, wild and wonderful people and places of this great state are waiting for you.

Center Point Historical Society Hosts Tyler Sullivan on his 99 county tour - 6/7

CENTER POINT HISTORICAL SOCIETY
May 7, 2026 11:48 am

Iowa politicians aren’t the only ones who do 99 county tours. Eastern Iowa writer and runner Tyler Sullivan is visiting all the counties and (almost) all the towns, and then sharing all his adventures with all of us.

Young Eagles Rally, May 30

YOUNG EAGLES
May 6, 2026 1:56 pm

EAA Chapter 33 has opened registration for the next Young Eagles event at the Vinton Airport.Young Eagle flights offer a Free airplane ride for kids ages 8 to 17 with signed permission from a parent/legal guardian.

Join The Benton County Historical Society on May 11th

BENTON COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY
May 5, 2026 9:27 pm

Join the Benton County Historical Society on Monday, May 11, 2026 at 6:30 p.m. at the Vinton Depot Museum located at 612 2nd Ave. in Vinton as historian Kevin Mason takes us on an immersive journey along the 1835 First U.