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Premature Dissemination

At Tuesday's Benton County Supervisor Meeting, the usual business was conducted according to the agenda. On the agenda was to simply "Review and approve IPIB Agreement." (IPIB=Iowa Public Information ...

Difference Maker Recognition: Karen Ackman

Karen Ackman, our food service director, has been nominated as the Difference Maker for the month of April. Karen's dedication and hard work have truly made a significant impact on our school communit...

Urbana Residents Rally Behind Police Chief

Urbana Police Chief with a few of the area children There is nothing like picking on a good man to bring out all the mama bears and the folks that he has helped. Several Urbana residents have been quick to have the Police Chief's back. The community of...

APRIL 16TH, NATIONAL HEALTHCARE DECISIONS DAY

(NHDD) WHAT IS IT? NHDD is a day that was founded in 2008 by a healthcare lawyer, Nathan Kottkamp. This was founded to provide clear, concise, and consistent medical information for one’s heal...

Notice of Intent to fill Vacant City Council Seat by Appointment

Notice of Intent to fill Vacant City Council Seat by AppointmentThe Council of the City of Vinton, Iowa intends to fill the 4th Ward Council position, which will be vacant as of May 1, 2024 due to the...

Veteran's Affair under new leadership in Benton County

One of the state-mandated departments funded by Benton County is the Benton County Veterans Affairs Department. This office serves veterans of every age. It doesn't matter if you're young, middle-aged...

IA Senate approves bill on arming school staff, providing immunity to districts

By Robin OpsahlThe Iowa Senate approved a bill Wednesday that would create a permitting system for Iowa school employees wanting to carry firearms on school grounds.House File 2586, approved on a 30-1...

Gates submits resignation from 4th Ward Council Seat

The Vinton City Council received a recognition letter from 4th Ward Councilwoman, Bethany Gates. She will be moving away from the area, and her resignation will take effect at the end of April. Gates ...

Benton County releases possible road and bridge projects for 2024 and 2025

This map shows the proposed plans for roads and bridges in Benton County for 2024 At Tuesday's Supervisor meeting, Benton County Engineer spoke to the supervisors. Along with the budget discussion, he shared with them maps of some of the proposed road and bridge projects that the c...

Secretary Naig Invites Students to Enter the 2024 Choose Iowa Calendar Contest

Contest winners to be honored at the 2024 Iowa State FairIowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig is encouraging school-aged Iowa students to participate in the 2024 Choose Iowa Calendar Contest hosted...