Events And Activities

Dysart's Mayor, Tim Glenn, introduced the idea of holding "Iowa's Shortest St. Patricks's Day Parade" to the City Council earlier this month. "WHY?" you might ask. "We like to do fun and unique events in Dysart!" he said."I've always wanted to have one, and having it over the lunch hour allows businesses and more people to participate...and be able to watch NCAA basketball and our BIG10 Champ Hawkeyes!" The mayor said that the parade will start at "O'Main and McWilson" streets and end at the Dysart Gorge (this is an art display that was painted on the street in Dysart back in 2018.

Julie Kimm, Library Director 110 Main St Shellsburg IA 52332 Phone 319-436-2112 Fax 319-436-2874 director@shellsburg.lib.ia.usNEW BOOKS Reminders of Him by Colleen Hoover One Step to Far by Lisa Gardner A Little Closer to Home by Ginger Zee Quicksilver by Dean Koontz The Overnight Guest by Heather Gudenkauf Steal by James Patterson Autopsy by Patricia Cornwell The Betrayal of Anne Frank by Rosemary Sullivan The Magnolia Palace by Fiona Davis City of the Dead by Jonathon Kellerman Diablo Mesa by Douglas Preston Abandon in Death by J.

You're invited to the Benton Community FFA's 2022 Service AuctionMarch 13th at 5:30 PM Van Horne Community CenterCome first to eat some delicious soups and stay for the service auction! Following the FFA service auction the BC FFA Parent & Alumni Association will be holding their 13th annual Baked Goods Auction with all proceeds going tosenior FFA scholarships and enhancing member’s FFA experiences.

Fresh Conversations March 10th at 11 am at Vinton Public LibraryIn partnership with the Iowa Department of Public Health, Fresh Conversations is a free nutrition and physical education program for ages 60+. A healthy snack is included.

Almost 30 people were thinking spring at the Friends of the Center Point Library “Attracting Butterflies” program by Dennis Schlicht, on March 3.Five people also won drawings to take home books, from children’s books including the Lorax, to Dennis’s “The Butterflies of Iowa.”Dennis is a retired biology teacher and long-time member of the Center Point Public Library Board.

The Kiwanis Club of Vinton will hold their Annual Pancake Day Fundraiser on March 5th from 7-11 a.m. at the Vinton Shellsburg High School.On the menu: Pancakes, Ham, Sausage, Eggs and other refreshmentsAdvance tickets are $6 and $7 at the door. Preschoolers eat FREE!Tickets are available at the following locations:Farmers Saving BandHenkel Service StationJohn's Qwik Stopor from any Kiwanis MemberProceeds go to fund community projects such as the Easter Egg Hunt, Scholarships, Bike Rodeo, 3rd Grade Dictionaries, Kids Fisherie, Christmas Party for Special Needs Students, Kiwanis Park Playground and Splashpad.

Saturday, March 5, at 10:00 a.m the Vinton Early Learning Center caregivers and their preschoolers are invited to participate in a fun program that provides ideas for reading, music and movement and crafts!Please also note that the library will be closed from 9-1 on Monday, March 7 due to loud construction. We will be open from 1-6 that day.

Register for TreeKeepers Classes NowNature lovers are needed to help maintain and plant trees throughout Iowa and Illinois. Volunteers can sign up now for virtual training through Trees Forever's TreeKeepers classes by visiting TreesForever.org/TreeKeepers. The course is designed for people who want to become more knowledgeable about urban tree planting and care and will empower attendees to become effective environmental volunteers.

On Tuesday, March 1, mountain climber, Jen Loeb, will share a presentation about her adventures climbing the seven highest peaks in the world! The presentation will begin at 6:00 p.m. at the Vinton Public Library

Vinton Unlimited has released flyers throughout Vinton which list events that will be happening throughout the year here in Vinton. See the flyer below, and pick one up at area businesses!Back page below.