The Iowa Department of Education has launched a new contest, offering students in grades 3-12 an opportunity to learn and reflect on what America and the American founding means to them.

The next American Red Cross blood drive is Thursday, January 22nd from 12:30-5:30 at the skate center. Please call 1-800-red-cross or go to redcrossblood.

The Rev. Phil Borleske is turning 85 years old and we’ll be hosting a birthday open house for him on January 11, 2026 at 1 p.m. - 3.30 p.m. at Bethlehem Lutheran Church’s fellowship hall, 1206 C Avenue in Vinton.

Author Heather Gudenkauf is coming to our library on January 10, 2026 at 9:30 a.m.! Hear her talk about her latestbook and get your copy signed! Space is limited for this special event, so sign up today by clicking on the Eventbrite link HERE! There is no charge to attend.

Toadally Awesome Pets: Connecting Communities to Amphibian ConservationJanuary 16th, 2:30pm-4:00pm at Benton County Nature CenterToadally Awesome Pets is a mobile amphibian education program dedicated to building curiosity, empathy, and conservation awareness throughout Iowa.

Vinton First Baptist ChurchCome join us for a morning centered on God’s truth, shared fellowship, and lasting hope.Sunday School — 9:00 AMCoffee & Fellowship — 10:00 AMWorship Service — 10:30 AMThis week, Pastor Pete will bring a message from Ecclesiastes 5:18—20 titled“I Can’t Get No… Satisfaction!” (Part 2)May we enter this year ready to release what does not satisfy and receive His gifts with gratitude and joy.

Beginning January 1, 2026 through June 30, 2026, these are the new mass times:Saturdays4 pm - St. Michael, Norway6 pm - St. Paul, NewhallSundays8 am - St.

Vinton First Baptist ChurchCome join us for a morning centered on God’s truth, shared fellowship, and lasting hope.Sunday School — 9:00 AMCoffee & Fellowship — 10:00 AMWorship Service — 10:30 AMThis week, Pastor Pete will preach from Ecclesiastes 5:10—20 with a message titled“I Can’t Get No… Satisfaction!”Together we’ll hear Scripture’s reminder that real satisfaction isn’t found in what we accumulate, but in receiving God’s gifts with gratitude and joy.

Vinton Presbyterian Church,  608 1st Ave., VintonChristmas Eve Service at 7:00 PM Dec. 24th.  Wesley United Methodist Church, 516 2nd Ave., VintonWednesday, December 24th - Candlelight Christmas Eve Service 5 pmTrinity Lutheran Church, 1002 E.

ScienceTechnologyEngineeringArtMathJoin us on Friday, January 2nd, 2026, from 10am-2pm for some STEAM fun for kids!*Children 12 and under should be ac