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Benton County Community Foundation’s Impacts Highlighted in 2023 Annual Report
The Benton County Community Foundation’s 2023 annual report is now available on the Community Foundation’s website at www.bentonccf.org. The report highlights key impacts made and lists...
U.S. Justice Department threatens court challenge to Iowa immigration law
By Robin OpsahlThe U.S. Department of Justice intends to file a lawsuit against an Iowa law making illegal immigration a state crime if the law remains in effect, a top official wrote in a letter to G...
Annual Bike Rodeo brings riders of all ages
The annual Bike Rodeo brought teeny tiny tots and children a few years older. The event was coordinated by the Vinton Parks and Rec Department and the Vinton Kiwanis Club. Both were on hand to direct ... Deadline today (May 3) for Faith in Action Labor Project Applications
Each year, Blessed Hope Community Church holds a Faith in Action in town mission trip. The church is making plans now for their 2024 trip. Labor Projects are needed, nominate someone today! Could you... Benton County approves the hiring of Assistant County Attorney
Following the resignation of Benton County assistant attorney Tim Dille, the County Attorney's office was in need of a replacement. Approval was given by the Benton County Supervisors on Wednesda... Governor opposes National Guard move to Space Force
By Robin OpsahlIowa Gov. Kim Reynolds signed on to a letter Monday alongside 47 other state governors, as well as five territories and commonwealths, opposing the Biden administration’s move to inco...
FAREWAY CELEBRATES NATIONAL NURSE’S DAY WITH DISCOUNT
Fareway Stores, Inc. will showcase its appreciation of medical professionals with a special offer. In honor of National Nurses Day on Monday, May 6, all medical professionals are eligible to rec...
HACAP Food Reservoir, Bloomsbury Farm set to reveal 2024 corn maze design May 10
HACAP Food Reservoir and Bloomsbury Farm will be holding a ribbon cutting ceremony May 10th at 1:30 PM at Bloomsbury Farm to reveal the design for Bloomsbury's annual corn maze, which will feature ... Shellsburg man arrested, charged with 1st Degree Murder
In a criminal complaint filed in Tama County Shellsburg resident, Huston William Danker, 27 was the second suspect arrested in connection with a 2021 murder of Ryan Roy Cooper of Traer.Iowa Division o... Vinton City Council Appoints Recker to 4th Ward Council Seat
The Vinton City Council heard from two candidates in their search to fill the 4th Ward City Council seat. The appointee would serve through 2025 until the next municipal election.First up was Jr Shemm...