Roadside Chat – Do you even wear your seat belt bro?

IOWA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
October 22, 2024 1:14 pm

Young adults and teens are the source of all kinds of pop culture trends including memes that seem to take on a life of their own. One such meme that has crawled out of the fitness message boards of the early 2000s to today’s social media feeds features the phrase “Do you even lift, Bro?” The meme is a condescending implication that someone is weak.

Igniting Futures: A Day of Inspiration at the Greenhand Fire Up Conference!

FFA
October 21, 2024 10:39 am

Pictured to the left: Northeast District officers Alana Fleming and Andrew Pingenot pose with Freshman FFA members included Jonah Myer, Gavin Sanders, Cole Birker, Brock Hoppenjan, Aiden Trachta, Jameson Demuth, Nash Davis, Lily Hesson, Alex Hugh, Olivia Port, Abby McKenna, Maddie Bunten, Nora Grovert, Jenna Grovert, Zoey McClintock, and Katelyn Fleming.

Benton County remains in a Burn Ban

BENTON COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT
October 18, 2024 11:43 am

Benton County remains in a burn ban because of the extreme dry conditions. The National Weather Service has issued the following information concerning the weather.

Honoring Five Veterans: Stories of service, Sacrifice and Dedication

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
October 17, 2024 9:31 pm

Throughout our nation's history, countless men and women have selflessly dedicated their lives to serving in the armed forces. On Saturday, five veterans who exemplify the courage, commitment, and sacrifice that define our military heroes were honored in a Quilts of Valor ceremony at Riverside Park in Vinton.

Who are the rest of the people on the ballot...especially the judges?

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
October 17, 2024 5:22 pm

I assume that each of you will know general information about each of the candidates in the first section below. However, I will list each category so that you can be aware of them.

Ballot Measures for - CPU and Union Community School District

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
October 17, 2024 5:21 pm

On the Ballot for those in the following Townships:Benton CPUPolk-CPUUrbana-CPU Center Point-Urbana Community School District Public Measure

Presidential Candidates on the 2024 Ballot

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
October 17, 2024 4:43 pm

The two most popular candidates on the presidential ballot include of course Donald J. Trump and JD Vance on the Republican side of the ticket and Kamala D.

Constitutional Amendments on the Ballot for 2024

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
October 17, 2024 3:07 pm

There's nothing like stepping into the Voting Booth, looking at your ballot and thinking, "Oh crud! What's this???" This year there will be two Constitutional Amendments on the Iowa 2024 ballot.

Rippel talks election with Vinton Lions Club

VINTON LIONS CLUB
October 17, 2024 11:50 am

Benton County Auditor Hayley Rippel spoke today at the Lions Club, providing insights into the election process on the first day of absentee ballot voting.

Clipper Corner Holds 6th Annual Gift of Hope Fundraiser

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
October 16, 2024 5:01 pm

Since 2018, each October Clipper Corner pulls out all the stops to help the Gifts of Hope Foundation with their fundraising efforts. The shop is in its 39th year and is using the fundraiser to lend a hand to those who need a little extra help during a breast cancer diagnosis.