Whether in State Government or at Home, a Deal is a Deal

IOWA STATE AUDITOR
September 10, 2024 9:57 am

by Rob SandA homeowner calls a contractor to complete a home renovation job, accepts the estimated price, and has the work done—only to get a bill for twice the agreed-upon price! But this one has a twist: the owner is your state government, they are paying with your tax dollars, and they agreed to the cost doubling with no justification at all.

Secretary Naig Honors 16 Choose Iowa Coloring Calendar Contest Winners

IOWA SECRETARY OF AGRICULTURE
September 9, 2024 6:58 pm

Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig recognized 16 Iowa students whose artwork was selected for inclusion in the 2024-2025 Choose Iowa Coloring Calendar during a ceremony at the 2024 Iowa State Fair.

From Preparation to Participation: Plan Your Vote Today

IOWA SECRETARY OF STATE
September 9, 2024 5:12 pm

Save the date! The General Election is on November 5, 2024. Polls will be open from 7 AM - 8 PM. It is never too early to make a plan to vote! Register to vote, identify your polling place, and find additional voting resources at www.

Sandburg honored by 4-H Foundation

4-H FOUNDATION
September 9, 2024 9:24 am

Clint Sandburg is a true cowboy with the 4-H clover on his heart. Clint’s passion for 4-H and the horse and pony project area has truly changed the Benton County 4-H program.

V-S FFA Learns New Skills

FFA
September 5, 2024 7:58 pm

By: Co-Reporter, Sophia NewtonThe FFA State Meats Judging took place on Saturday August 24th at Iowa State University. The group of sophomores including Ali Lutz, Levi Lutz, Zane Helter, and Sophia Newton received a bronze ranking.

Rural Energy for America Program Loans and Grants

RURAL DEVELOPMENT USDA
September 5, 2024 7:57 pm

Program Application Period: Open for Fiscal Year 2024Application Window:Ends September 30, 2024What does this program do?The program provides guaranteed loan financing and grant funding to agricultural producers and rural small businesses for renewable energy systems or to make energy efficiency improvements.

Big Boy 4014 Steams through Benton County

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
September 5, 2024 7:57 pm

"Big Boy 4014" made it through Benton County on Thursday. Built in 1941, the train has a 4-8-8-4 configuration, which means it has four guide wheels in front, two sets of eight drive wheels, and four wheels in the back.

Benton County Board of Supervisor Notes for 9/3/24

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
September 4, 2024 12:51 pm

The Benton County Board of Supervisors met in session on Tuesday morning, September 3, 2024 at 9:00 a.m. The meeting can be seen here https://www.youtube.

Fremont Township continues to seek funding and make repairs following derecho

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
September 4, 2024 12:37 pm

Four years sounds like a long time for any project. But the dedication of the Fremont Township Trustees was obvious as they came before the Benton County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday.

STATE AUDITOR HOLDS NEWS CONFERENCE TO DISCUSS REPORT ON A SPECIAL INVESTIGATION

IOWA STATE AUDITOR
September 4, 2024 12:31 pm

State Auditor Rob Sand hEld a news conference today to discuss a report on a special investigation of the University of Iowa, Department of Physics and Astronomy Machine Shop.