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Urlaubs trace Family History back to events surrounding D-Day, June 6, 1944
Recently Mark and LuAnn Urlaub took a trip to honor LuAnn’s uncle, an uncle she never met. "Mark and I wanted to learn more about my Uncle Marvin A. Kraus' service and see the places that Dad spoke ... Benton County Primary Election Results
On Tuesday, June 4, 2024 Benton County Residents voted for their choice of candidates that will be voted on in November's Election. Of the 18,644 registered voters, only 2,439 ballots were cast, ... Benton County Conservation to move Old Creamery Nature Trailhead in Vinton
In honor of World Bicycle Day, we have some exciting news to share!Benton County Conservation has received a grant through Max and Helen Guernsey Charitable Foundation to relocate the Old Creame... Change in policy for Minutes of Benton County Supervisor Meetings
As per the IPIB training received last week, the minutes that will be published in the newspaper, as the "official" newspaper for publication, will NOT include all of the details of a meeting. No...
Brandon man wins $30,000 in Iowa Lottery's "Pocket Change"
Rodney Clark Claims Top Prize In ‘Pocket Change’ Scratch GameA Buchanan County man has won a $30,000 prize.Rodney Clark of Brandon won the fourth top prize in the Iowa Lottery’s “Pocket Change... Benton County’s Livestock Skills Teams at Iowa State 4-H Livestock Triathlon
Congratulations to Benton County’s Livestock Skills Teams who represented our county well at the Iowa State 4-H Livestock Triathlon! Following are the result highlights: Livestock JudgingJunior tea... VGH CEO, Michele Schoonover, Announces Retirement After 44 Years of Service
After an illustrious 44-year career dedicated to healthcare excellence, Michele Schoonover, CEO of Virginia Gay Hospital, has announced her retirement. Schoonover, a native of Waterloo, Iowa, and a re... Vinton-Shellsburg among 3 Iowa groups awarded $50,000 grants to fight drug abuse
By Jack O'ConnorTwo school districts and a drug prevention group each received a five-year, $50,000 drug prevention and treatment grant that they plan to use to tackle youth drug abuse.The Comprehensi...
Elberon woman sentenced to 2 years in prison for stealing from City of Clutier
Former Clutier City Clerk Sentenced to Nearly Two Years in Federal Prison for Stealing from the CityA woman who formerly worked as the city clerk for the City of Clutier, Iowa, and who committed wire ...
Application for Benton County Veterans Affairs Commission
NoticeThe Benton County Board of Supervisors is accepting applications for the Benton County Veterans Affairs Commission. This is a three-member commission that provides guidance and oversees operatio...