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Benton County Farm Bureau to mark 96th year at annual meeting

“The Benton County Farm Bureau Federation will be celebrating 96 years with their annual meeting for members on Tuesday evening July 15, 2014 at the Van Horne Community Center,” says Board President Dustin Schirm.
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Stein Earns Silver Spurs Award

Benton County Farm Bureau insurance agent Randy Stein, CLU, ChFC, LUTCF recently earned the Silver Spurs award for 25 years of service with the company.

4th St. Diner News

4th STREET DINER NEWS 4th Street Diner HACAP North Benton Center 202 East Fourth St Vinton, IA 52349 319-472-4761 Serving Buffet from 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM, Monday through Friday.

Time for an insurance check-up?

Most of us know that major life events can make it necessary to update our insurance coverage. But did you know that even subtle changes can have an impact on your financial needs and plans? Think about recent changes in your life, or the lives of your family members.
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Local teens selected for trip to nation’s capital

Olivia Oltrogge of Shellsburg, and Caitlin Kruckenberg of Garrison recently participated in the Electric Cooperative Youth Tour of Washington, D.C., sponsored by East-Central Iowa Rural Electric Cooperative (ECI REC).

Spring Field Day Tour at ISU SE Iowa Research Farm on June 26

Farmers and those who advise farmers about crops will want to attend the annual spring field day for the Iowa State University Southeast Iowa Research Farm near Crawfordsville on June 26 beginning at 1:00 p.

Permit to Carry Classes being offered

A course for Iowans to obtain their Permit to Carry Weapons has been scheduled in the area.  The four hour course covers  handgun safety, gun handling, carry options, situational awareness, interaction with law enforcement, use of force, and state and federal laws.