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BDG SECURES HOUSING GRANT

Benton Development Group has been busy solving two big challenges for Benton County communities - housing availability and deteriorating commercial buildings.

Benton County Gas Station qualifies for E15 Grant to improve Availability

Greater access to homegrown biofuels saves drivers moneyIowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig announced today that the Iowa Renewable Fuels Infrastructure Program (RFIP) Board recently approved 126 project applications from Iowa gas stations for new and expanded E15, E85, and biodiesel infrastructure projects.
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Bloomsbury Farm Farm Environmental Leader Awards Presented to 44 Farm Families

David and Karen Petersen of Bloomsbury Farm in Benton County was one of the 44 Iowa farm families recognized by Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds, Lieutenant Governor Adam Gregg, Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig, and Department of Natural Resources Director Kayla Lyon with an Iowa Farm Environmental Leader Awards at the 2024 Iowa State Fair.
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Vinton Fire Department to conduct Operation E.D.I.T.H. Thursday night 7:00 p.m.

The Vinton Fire Department will lead "Operation EDITH" this Thursday at 7:00 p.m., as part of Fire Prevention Week. The program, an acronym for Exit Drill In The Home, is a fire-safety initiative designed to encourage families, especially those with young children, to discuss and practice fire escape plans at home.
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VGH to Launch New Communication System for Patients and ACO Participants

Patients and ACO participants at Virginia Gay Hospital (VGH) may soon notice a new way of receiving important health-related updates. VGH has announced the launch of a new communication system, allowing patients to receive text or email messages directly from the hospital’s team.