Wild-Harvested Mushroom Certification Classes to Provide Iowa-Required Training

IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY EXTENSION
March 16, 2026 11:48 am

Mushroom gatherers who wish to sell wild-harvested mushrooms can attend certification workshops held in Ames on March 28 and April 11. The Iowa Wild-Harvested Mushroom Certification is required for those selling any of the eight state-regulated mushrooms in Iowa, and participants will learn how to distinguish those eight from look-alikes that could be poisonous.

Annual Veterans Dinner, Wednesday, April 29

BENTON COUNTY VETERANS AFFAIRS
March 15, 2026 6:21 pm

Benton County Affairs will be hosting the Annual Veterans Dinner on Wednesday, April 29, from 5:30 - 7:00 p.m. at the Newhall Main Park Pavilion. The pavilion is located at 206 3rd Ave.

AMERICAN LEGION POST 57 TENDERLOIN DINNER Monday, March 16 Dinner 4:30- 6:30 pm

AMERICAN LEGION GEORGE G. LUCKEY POST 57
March 15, 2026 6:21 pm

Weather in Iowa can be very inconsistent this time of year rain, snow, cold, and wind; I think we are all ready for spring and summer!!! What is consistent in Vinton, IA is a very tasty grilled or fried-breaded 1/2-pound tenderloin on the 3rd Monday of each month at American Legion Post 57.

Vinton First Baptist Sunday Sermon: From Amazement to Anger

VINTON FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH
March 13, 2026 10:56 am

Vinton First Baptist ChurchA rainy Sunday is on the way, but our doors—and our hearts—will be warm and welcoming. We’d love to share the morning with you.

New Fact Sheet Series Helps Brewers Identify and Prevent Common Beer Faults

IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY EXTENSION
March 12, 2026 12:14 pm

An April workshop will expand learning opportunities for brewers A new series of publications from Iowa State University Extension and Outreach provides brewers with practical guidance for identifying, understanding and preventing common beer faults that can affect flavor, aroma and overall product quality.

57th Annual Fish Fry - March 28, 4-7:00 p.m.

LIME CREEK FISH & GAME CLUB
March 12, 2026 12:14 pm

Lime Creek Fish & Game Club will hold their annual Fish Fry for the 57th year! The fish will be fried and served up from 4-7:00 p.m.(or until it's gone) on Saturday, March 28 at the Brandon Community Center.

250 Voter Registration Drives the Goal of Iowa to mark the Country's 250th

SECRETARY OF STATE
March 11, 2026 5:39 pm

Iowa statewide officials kicked off the state’s commemoration of America’s 250th anniversary with a special celebration led by Secretary of State Paul Pate, alongside Lieutenant Governor Chris Cournoyer and Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig.

Smithsonian's Bison Sculptures Visit Iowa City in Celebration of Nation's 250th

VINTON TODAY
March 11, 2026 5:39 pm

Three larger-than-life bronze bison statues are set to arrive at the University of Iowa Museum of Natural History this Sunday, March 15th, as part of their cross-country stampede to the Smithsonian Institution.

Community Book Club discussion of 'Theo of Golden' March 14

VINTON PUBLIC LIBRARY
March 11, 2026 5:38 pm

Join us for our Community Book Club discussion of 'Theo of Golden' by Allen Levi. We have a limited number of copies of this month's selection available for checkout at the library on a first come, first served basis.

HENRY A. WALLACE, FORGOTTEN CORN YIELD PIONEER, AT CP LIBRARY APRIL 19

CENTER POINT HISTORICAL SOCIETY
March 10, 2026 1:39 pm

We Iowans owe a bunch of our routine 200-bushel-plus corn yields to fellow Iowan Henry A. Wallace (1881-1965) who started the hybrid corn revolution in the early 20th century.