AmeriCorps NCCC continues service at Boys & Girls Club of the Bemidji Area

ELIZA HUNT, CEDAR 3
August 24, 2016 7:44 am

Since July 18, the AmeriCorps National Civilian Community Corps (NCCC) team, Cedar 3, has served at the Boys & Girls Club of the Bemidji Area, in addition to Oak Hills Christian College.

Benton Co. youth show reserve champs at State Fair Market Swine Show

VINTON TODAY
August 23, 2016 10:48 am

 Trey Lettow of Boone County exhibited the Grand Champion Market Hog in the 4-H Market Swine Show judged Tuesday at the 2016 Iowa State Fair. Kade Polich of Boone County exhibited the Reserve Grand Champion Market Hog.

Marshall Meyer shows Champion Purebred Female at State Fair Breeding Sheep Show

VINTON TODAY
August 22, 2016 1:30 pm

Marshall Meyer of Benton County exhibited the Supreme Champion Purebred Female in the 4-H Breeding Sheep show Tuesday at the 2016 Iowa State Fair. Lane Vander Linden of Marion County exhibited the Reserve Supreme Champion Purebred Female.

Tyler Atkinson shows Reserve Champion Junior Spring Doe at State Fair

VINTON TODAY
August 22, 2016 1:30 pm

Chloe Goretska of Wayne County exhibited the Grand Champion Doe in the 4-H Breeding Meat Goat show judged Friday at the 2016 Iowa State Fair. The Reserve Grand Champion Doe banner went to Taylor Decious of Marion County.

CP girl is runner up in Junior Cowgirl Queen contest

VINTON TODAY
August 15, 2016 11:12 am

Maggie Holzworth of West Des Moines was crowned Senior Cowgirl Queen Friday at the 2016 Iowa State Fair. Alexus Coleman of Monroe earned the title of Junior Cowgirl Queen.

Benton County 4H Foundation Thanks Community

GREG WALSTON, ISU EXTENSION OFFICE
August 9, 2016 7:10 pm

The Benton County 4H Foundation held a silent auction at the 2016 Benton County Fair. There were fifteen items donated by 4H clubs and individuals for the auction.

Selken family holds 75th reunion

ANGIE BECKER
August 8, 2016 8:34 am

The 75th Selken Family reunion took place at the the home of Gerald and Margie Selken on Aug. 7. Those Present Were: Lenard and Charlene Velsey, Newton Ia, Susie & Jeffary, Zac,Tanner, & Brittany Even of Jesup Ia, David & Julie Duncalf and Grandaughter Melodie D’hooge of Luzerne, Ia.

Thanks to all who made Fair Queen contest a success

ANGIE BECKER
August 8, 2016 8:34 am

The Benton County Fairboard would like to take this opportunity to congratulate Payton Sash as the 2016 Benton County Fair Queen, Bobbie Hilmer as the 2016 Benton County Fair Princesses, Macy Arbuckle 1st runner up and Carly Selken 2nd runner up and Macy Arbuckle as Miss Congeniality.

NCCC Maple 3 team buids bike, hiking trails in Vinton

AMERICORPS NCCC
August 1, 2016 6:56 pm

By Luke Lauer, Maple 3 Here in the North Central Region’s hometown of Vinton, Maple 3 is serving with the Parks and Recreation Department through August 5 to develop new trails and recreation areas for residents.

Benton County Community Foundation Annual Grant Ceremony Held

COMMUNITU FOUNDATION OF NORTHEAST IOWA
July 29, 2016 4:36 pm

The Benton County Community Foundation held its annual grant awards ceremony on July 26, announcing the distribution of $106,700 in grants to benefit 31 projects of nonprofits and government agencies serving Benton County communities.