With the weekly points battles entering the final month of the season, drivers who'd already experienced success this season at Benton County Speedway made return trips to the winner's circle Sunday night at The Bullring.Although it had been nearly two months since his most recent win on the quarter-mile, KISS Country 96.5 IMCA Modified driver Troy Cordes showed why he's the point leader in the 20-lapper for that division.

Brady Smith is enjoying one of the many ears of corn that are available throughout the county during sweetcorn season. This ear was just one of the food treats enjoyed at the Garrison Farmers Market on Monday night. 

Rehearsals are well underway for ACT I of Benton County's first mainstage musical since the pandemic. "Meet Me in St. Louis" follows the antics of the Smith family on the brink of the World's Fair in 1903-04. Mr. and Mrs. Smith (played by real life couple Nathan and Alyssa Groom of Urbana) and their five children, along with the entire cast, will sing and dance through life, love and the trolley ride during early 20th century St.

By: Co-Reporter, Isabel Mullinex The Vinton-Shellsburg FFA chapter always strives to stay active during the summer and get members excited for the upcoming year. That's why the FFA chapter was excited to try a new recreation activity and took 11 members to the Lost Island Water Park in Waterloo! After holding an open sign up online, on Monday, July 12th, members spent the day at the water park on all the fun and fast rides, enjoying some snacks, and lounging in the Lazy River and Wave Pool.