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Benton County State Fair Winners

Communication/Educational PresentationsLudeking, Jacob, Fake Meat, Merit, Florence Go GetterChambers, Hockey Gear, Merit, Leroy LuckiesCommunication/Extemporaneous SpeakingLaGrange, Trinity, Recognition, Florence HawkeyesLaGrange, Raynee, Recognition, Florence HawkeyesCommunication/Share the FunSiek, Owen, Singing/Guitar, Recognition, Florence Go GettersCommunicationWorking ExhibitsMcKenna Team, Bubbles, Merit, Jackson Better FarmsHanson/Pospisil Team, Pin Wheel, Excellence, Bruce BoostersStatic/ Ag & Natural Resources/ HorticultureCoffland, Breck, Clay Pot Horse Planter & Write up, BlueStatic/ Ag & Natural Resources/ Outdoor AdventuresLowe, Jacob, Ice Shack on car trailer, 10 ft.

Iowa State Fair Results: Cookout Champion

Troy Anderson of Hamilton County was crowned Cookout Champion in the 55th  annual Farm Bureau Cookout Contest judged Tuesday at the 2019 Iowa State Fair.

Capture the Heart of America Photo contest now open

Entries are now being accepted into the 2019 Capture the Heart of America photo contest.From day-to-day life on the family farm to the ever-changing industry, agriculture has proven to be one of America’s most compelling stories.

Capture the Heart of America Contest Now Open

Entries are now being accepted into the 2019 Capture the Heart of America photo contest. From day-to-day life on the family farm to the ever-changing industry, agriculture has proven to be one of America's most compelling stories.

ON VACATION? ACCESS SOCIAL SECURITY FROM ANYWHERE

By Colleen WienckSocial Security Assistant District Manager in Cedar Rapids, IAIt’s summer and millions of families are enjoying our nation’s beaches, forests, and mountains before the school season begins.

HACAP seeks assistance in Belle Plaine

The HACAP Affordable Housing Program is looking for a great team of volunteers to help us remove carpeting and re-paint one of our apartment units in Belle Plaine, Iowa.