October 16 (first day for absentee voting) General Election Notice

GINA EDLER, BENTON COUNTY DEPUTY AUDITOR
October 15, 2024 12:56 pm

Editor’s Note: to view sample ballots click here. PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given to the qualified electors of the County of Benton, State of Iowa, that the General Election will be held on Tuesday, the 5th day of November 2024.

VFD hosts Fire Prevention Week with Fire Truck Rides and Safety Demonstrations

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
October 15, 2024 11:45 am

The Vinton Fire Department once again brought excitement and education to the community for Fire Prevention Week. The department engaged elementary students and families with fun and interactive activities designed to teach fire safety and prevention.

Johnson Family Recognized for 150 years of Farming Ownership

VINTON TODAY
October 14, 2024 4:27 pm

The Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship recognized several Benton County family farms at the Iowa State Fair. A total of  439 Century and Heritage Farm Families were honored at the event.

FFA Seeking Assistance in Preparing Blessing Bags

VINTON TODAY
October 14, 2024 11:55 am

This year as part of the FFA Living to Serve Plan. the group is creating blessing bags to deliver to the homeless in Indianapolis, Indiana near our FFA National Convention.

Iowa Pork Signs 19 Cyclones to NIL Deals, Pledges $35,000 to Food Banks

IOWA PORK PRODUCERS ASSOCIATION
October 14, 2024 11:45 am

The Iowa Pork Producers Association agreed to NIL (name, image, likeness) deals with all 19 Iowa State University student-athletes that participated in the ‘Purchase Moore Hamann Bacon’ video tryouts.

A Taste of Tradition: Vinton-Shellsburg FFA's Harvest Meal

FFA
October 12, 2024 10:16 pm

As local farmers kicked off their harvest, Vinton-Shellsburg FFA members hosted their annual Harvest Meal on Saturday, October 5th. This year, the event took place at Schminke Equipment and Tama-Benton Co-op, where high school and middle school students teamed up to cook, package, and deliver meals to farmers in the area.

BDG SECURES HOUSING GRANT

BENTON DEVELOPMENT GROUP
October 11, 2024 11:58 am

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

IOWA SECRETARY OF AGRICULTURE
October 11, 2024 11:58 am

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.

Bloomsbury Farm Farm Environmental Leader Awards Presented to 44 Farm Families

IOWA DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
October 10, 2024 12:35 pm

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.

Former Benton Co. Emergency Manager Hansen Receives Lifetime Achievement Award

VINTON TODAY
October 10, 2024 12:34 pm

Scott Hansen, Former Benton County Emergency Manager, received the IAEM USA Region 7 Lifetime Achievement Award. IAEM is the International Association of Emergency Management.