VAN HORNE LIBRARY RECEIVES ACCREDITATION FROM THE STATE LIBRARY OF IOWA

VAN HORNE PUBLIC LIBRARY
August 3, 2024 12:11 pm

The State Library of Iowa announced that the Van Horne Library has met the conditions for state accreditation as outlined in “In Service to Iowa: Public Library Standards Sixth Edition.

Salvation Army thanks donors and offers School Clothing Vouchers

SALVATION ARMY
August 2, 2024 11:41 am

The Salvation Army would like to say, “Thank you for the Donations!” and Offers School Clothing Vouchers to those in need. Salvation Army of Benton County is offering vouchers for school clothing for use at the Salvation Army Clothing Store at 5824 Council St NE, Cedar Rapids, Iowa 52402.

Vinton Police Department Log for Week of July 22-28, 2024

VINTON POLICE DEPARTMENT
August 1, 2024 4:13 pm

 All Charges are subject to review by  the Benton County Attorney’s Office. An arrest or criminal  charge is merely an accusation, and the Defendant is presumed innocent, unless proven guilty.

VGH Celebrates Rick Lazenby's Nearly 20 Years of Dedication and Service

VIRGINIA GAY HOSPITAL
August 1, 2024 11:45 am

Virginia Gay Hospital (VGH) proudly announces the upcoming retirement of Rick Lazenby, effective August 9, 2024, after nearly two decades of exemplary service.

Naig Announces Choose Iowa Food Purchasing Pilot Program for Food Banks

IOWA SECRETARY OF AGRICULTURE
July 31, 2024 5:08 pm

Innovative pilot program demonstrates how government, non-profits and the private sector can partner together to address community challenges like food insecurity while also building Iowa’s economy Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig today announced the launch of the Choose Iowa Food Purchasing Program — Food Bank Pilot.

Updated weather for tonight Wednesday thru Thursday July 31-August 1

BENTON COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT
July 31, 2024 4:57 pm

Benton County Employee Handbook rules change Effective January 1, 2025

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
July 30, 2024 6:14 pm

On the agenda for discuss and approval were Benton County Handbook changes in sections: 4.2, 4.3, 4.4 and 4.5.Vacation time for Benton County employees has been a topic of discussion for more than a year.

Incoming Weather for the Next Couple of Days

BENTON COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT
July 30, 2024 5:09 pm

Sherbon pleads guilty

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
July 28, 2024 6:34 pm

Melissa Sherbon, 42, a former special education associate who worked at the middle and high school of the Benton Community School District was arrested in January of 2024.

Help the DNR track hemorrhagic disease

IOWA DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES
July 28, 2024 12:41 pm

Hemorrhagic disease, commonly referred to as EHD or Bluetongue, has been impacting deer in Iowa for over a decade, with severe outbreaks occurring in 2012, 2013, 2019, and 2023.