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Eastern Iowa Honor Flight announces 51st flight to Washington DC

Flight to include 88 veterans On Tuesday, May 28, the Eastern Iowa Honor Flight will launch Flight #51. Since the Eastern Iowa Honor Flight began operations in 2009, 50 flights have transported 4...

If you love your family, remind them to buckle up!

"The Governor’s Traffic Safety Bureau (GTSB) is partnering with law enforcement across Iowa to support the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s (NHTSA) Click It, Don’t Risk It&n...

Jury finds Samantha Bevans guilty of First Degree Murder

Last week a jury was seated in the Samantha Bevans First Degree Murder trial for the murder of her stepmother, Jodie Bevans. Following a week of testimony from family members all speaking to the ...

Just a friendly reminder to buckle up

The U.S. Department of Transportation says, "One of the safest choices drivers and passengers can make is to buckle up. Many Americans understand the lifesaving value of the seat belt – the national...

Samanta Bevans Trial: Day 4 (Closing Arguments)

On Friday, the jury heard the closing arguments for both the State and the defense. Presenting the remarks were Assistant Iowa Attorney General’s office and the defense Fir Samantha Bevans. The tri...

VGH Employee Awards Banquet 2024

Michele Schoonover, Tina Eden In conjunction with Hospital week, Virginia Gay Hospital recently held its Employee Awards Banquet to honor staff members for their years of dedicated service. The event celebrated employees who have ...

VGH Celebrates First Annual DAISY Honoree Eric Struve

Virginia Gay Hospital (VGH) is proud to announce Eric Struve, LPN, as the recipient of the first annual DAISY Award. This prestigious award recognizes extraordinary nurses who provide exceptional care...

County job openings

A position is open at the Benton County Clerk's office.  Candidates will need to apply online at www.Neogov.com.  The Title of the position is Judicial Specialists 2, Number 24-03920.  The posting ...

Samantha Bevans Trial: Day 3 (Samantha Bevans)

Bevans said that Tacoa was holding Jodie's throat like this, and had another hand free. On the third day of trial, Samantha Bevans, 35, took the stand in her own defense. Instructed by the judge that she didn't have to testify, but that she can testify if she chose. She took the stand. S...