Benton Community FFA Members Grow Crops to Achieve Honors

IOWA STATE FAIR
September 12, 2024 11:54 am

Sixty-six FFA members submitted 374 exhibits in the Farm Crops contest judged Thursday, August 8, at the 2024 Iowa State Fair.Janelle Clark of Albia FFA, Albia, was awarded the Champion Premier Exhibit Award and also won the Reserve Champion Premier Exhibit Award.

Lawmakers to file Lawsuits seeking to Overrule Carbon Pipeline Decision

VINTON TODAY
September 12, 2024 11:54 am

A group of nearly forty Iowa Republican lawmakers announced their plan to file lawsuits in state and Federal courts asking for rulings that the Iowa Utilities Commission’s approval of the Summit pipeline project is illegal and unconstitutional.

Winners Are "A Cut Above the Rest" in State Fair Timber Sports Contests

IOWA STATE FAIR
September 12, 2024 11:54 am

The saw and ax skills of Iowans were put to the test in the Timber Sports competitions held Tuesday, August 13, at the 2024 Iowa State Fair.Bow Saw1)

Local Firefighter Completes 600-Mile Horseback Adventure Across Mongolia

VINTON LIONS CLUB
September 12, 2024 11:50 am

At today's Lions Club meeting, local firefighter and horse enthusiast, Shelby Van Weelden, captivated the audience with a remarkable presentation about her recent 600-mile horseback ride across Mongolia.

Local family suffers tragic loss

VINTON TODAY
September 11, 2024 2:08 pm

UPDATED:On Tuesday night, an area Union High School student passed away as the result of a car accident in Black Hawk County. The accident happened following a volleyball game in Jesup.

Ortner wins "I am an Iowa Cattleman" photo contest

VINTON TODAY
September 11, 2024 1:45 pm

Laurie Orner along with her husband Mike and their sons Brock, Brady and Brant raise a small herd of 20 cattle outside of Shellsburg. Naturally, the scenery lends itself to the sort of photo contest that Ortner entered a few months ago.

$30,000 Settlement granted in Lawsuit with First HR Director

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
September 11, 2024 12:32 pm

At Tuesday's Benton County Supervisor meeting, an item on the agenda included the dismissal of a lawsuit filed by Kirsten Nelson. Nelson was the first HR Director in Benton County.

Benton County Board of Supervisor Notes for 9/10/24

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
September 11, 2024 11:48 am

The Benton County Board of Supervisors met on Tuesday with a relatively short agenda. Present were Rick Primmer, Tracy Seeman and Gary Bierschenk. Following a call to order, the board approved the agenda, minutes, claims.

Hand Knitting Handiwork Wins at the Fair

IOWA STATE FAIR
September 11, 2024 11:45 am

Skilled artists around Iowa competed in the Hand Knitting of the Fabric and Threads Competition judged before the start of the 2024 Iowa State Fair. Each piece is judged upon design, workmanship and finishing.

Benton Community FFA Horse Competitors Aren't Horsing Around

IOWA STATE FAIR
September 11, 2024 11:45 am

High Point Exhibitor honors were awarded to Taylor McCreedy of Atlantic FFA, Atlantic, at the FFA Horse Show judged Tuesday and Wednesday prior to the 2024 Iowa State Fair and Thursday, August 8, the first day of the Fair.