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Rite of Confirmation at St. Mark Lutheran Church, Garrison
On Sunday, April 21, St. Mark Lutheran Church welcomed Katelyn Fleming as a communicant member through the Rite of Confirmation. Katelyn is pictured with Pastor Adam Baumann.... Secretary Naig Announces Investments in 14 Iowa Urban Water Quality Projects
Belle Plaine is among 14 area urban water projects. The Belle Plaine Wellfield Wetland Restoration Project will receive an investment of $250,000 to build a stormwater wetland at Belle Plain...
Money, money, money
Former Benton County Auditor, Jill Marlow addressed the Benton County Supervisors during the budget hearing on Tuesday for the county's Fiscal Year 2025. She had several questions for the Board. ...
Notice to landowners
Resolution #24-34DESTRUCTION OF NOXIOUS WEEDSBe It Resolved by the Board of Supervisors of Benton County, Iowa that pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 317, Code of Iowa, it is hereby ordered:1. Tha...
Urbana to build new Water Storage System
The City of Urbana has published a list of questions and answers concerning the construction of a new water storage system. The information is shared below. QUESTIONS ANSWERED
I’ve heard water... Win T-Bone Steaks During May Beef Month
Each Tuesday in May, Vinton Fareway & Roy’s Hometown Grocery shoppers have a chance to win a pack of T-bone steaks, courtesy of Benton County Farm Bureau.Customers can enter the “T-Bone Tuesda... Senate sends bill on traffic camera regulation, DOT oversight to governor
By Robin OpsahlA bill regulating — but not banning — traffic camera use by local law enforcement was sent to Gov. Kim Reynolds by the Senate with bipartisan support Monday.House File 2681 pas...
Junior Achievement of Eastern Iowa Receives Grant from Wells Fargo Foundation
Junior Achievement of Eastern Iowa today announced it has received $92,000 from the Wells Fargo Foundation to support local youth financial literacy programs.The grant will support hands-on learning p...
Bill on history, social studies class requirements clears Legislature
By Robin Opsahl...
Eastern Iowa Honor Flight 50th flight named for WWII veteran Mike Wilson
Eastern Iowa Honor Flight announces 50th flight named for WWII veteran Mike Wilson
Flight #50 to include 88 veterans and special guests
On Wednesday, May 1, the Eastern Iowa Honor Flight will launch...