Get jiggy with it! Learn to tie a Jig February 19

BENTON COUNTY CONSERVATION
January 8, 2026 11:47 am

February 19th, 6pm-7:30pm at Benton County Nature Center; $5/personJoin us at the Nature Center and try your hand at tying a jig. If you can tie a knot, you can tie a jig! The program includes a tying demonstration, information about fishing with jigs, and jig tying.

Vinton Shellsburg bowling teams hold a Silent auction Fundraiser

VINTON SHELLSBURG BOWLING TEAM
January 7, 2026 6:50 pm

Please note: All items are set up at the bowling alley where you can submit a bid. If you are on Facebook, send a message to Amber Pattee  who will be happy to add a bid for you!All bowling pins in the photos, came from the historical Vinton Iowa Mary Ingalls Braille School bowling alley.

Find out about Iowa's Past and Future on January 22

BENTON COUNTY CONSERVATION
January 7, 2026 1:09 pm

Iowa's Past & Future: Prairie Chickens & Sandhill CranesJan 22nd, 5:30pm-6:30pm   Belle Plaine Public Library (904 12th Street, Belle Plaine, IA)Join us for an educational program exploring the rise and fall of two of Iowa’s most captivating bird species: the greater prairie chicken and the sandhill crane.

New contest prompts Iowa students to highlight what America means to them

IOWA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
January 6, 2026 11:51 am

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.

Red Cross Blood Drive January 22

RED CROSS
January 6, 2026 11:50 am

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.

Borleske Celebrating 85th Birthday with Open House

VINTON TODAY
January 3, 2026 1:07 pm

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 will speak at the Vinton Public Library January 10

VINTON PUBLIC LIBRARY
January 3, 2026 1:07 pm

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.

Join BCC for a Toadally Awesome Event January 16

BENTON COUNTY CONSERVATION
January 3, 2026 1:06 pm

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 Church

VINTON FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH
January 2, 2026 11:47 am

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.

Mass Time Changes effective January 1, 2026

VINTON TODAY
December 30, 2025 12:05 pm

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.