Mark your calendars and start planning for our upcoming book, plant cutting, and recipe swaps at the Vinton Public Library! Let's make this our best s

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.

Got plans for Free Fishing Weekend? You do now!Join your Benton County Conservation Park Rangers and local first responders for a morning of casting lines, swapping stories, and maybe even reeling in “the big one” (no promises… but we believe in you).

Warm Regards.With bittersweet excitement, I share the news of my upcoming departure as Library Director. I have accepted a new position as a Director at another library, serving a community of 150,000 residents.

Saturday, May 30th, is the annual fundraiser for the Shellsburg Area Community Group. You are encouraged to stop by Wildcat between 9:00 and 1:30 p.m. to support the group’s efforts.

The Iowa State University Dairy Farm welcomes community members of all ages to the annual Dairy Open House on June 19 from 7:30 to 11:30 a.m. The day offers a behind-the-scenes look at modern dairy farming, animal care and agricultural innovation at Iowa State.

The Brandon United Methodist Men will hold their annual Chicken BBQ on Saturday June 6, 2026 from 4:00 pm-7:00 pm. It will be held at the Brandon United Methodist Church.

Please join us at the American Cancer Society’s Benton County Relay For Life on Sunday, May 31st at the Benton Community MS/HS Track from 7:30 PM to 9:00 PM.

Brandon/VintonA Memorial Day Service will be held at the Bear Creek Cemetery on Monday, May 25, 2026 at 9:00 a.m.The freewill donation breakfast will begin at 7:30 a.

Free digital passport encourages Iowans to hit the road and discover farms and local food and beverage experiencesIowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig today invited Iowans to hit the road and experience the best of Iowa agriculture through the 2026 Choose Iowa Passport, a free, interactive digital platform that connects consumers with farms, local food, beverages and horticulture, and agritourism destinations across the state.