It's A-Maze-ing to get around town

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
June 26, 2024 10:30 pm

After an early morning call where I needed to exit town quickly, I began my trip. Cones, and signs greeted me on Hwy 218 before I got to the edge of town.

Area FFA Members selected to be Grandstand Ushers

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
June 26, 2024 9:30 pm

Center Point-Urbana FFA was proud to announce that two of its members have been selected to Grandstand Ushers at the 2024 Iowa State FairJordynn Fink (parents Sean and Denise Fink) and Bella Edler (parents Gina Edler and Dustin Edler)  will help distribute fair programs during the day and help seat 14,000 grandstand guests in the evening.

Reminder: Treasurer's Office closed on Thursday, June 27

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
June 26, 2024 4:08 pm

Reminder: On June 27, 2024, both Motor Vehicle and Driver's License will be closed for training while the staff attends training. 

New Faces in Conservation - Integrated Roadside Management

BENTON COUNTY CONSERVATION
June 26, 2024 2:05 pm

The Roadside Department/Weed Commissioner duties have recently shifted to be under the umbrella of Benton County Conservation. Benton County is now one of 16 counties in Iowa where the roadside program is under Conservation.

Celebrate the Fourth of July Responsibly

IOWA DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH
June 26, 2024 2:04 pm

As Iowans celebrate Independence Day, the Governor’s Traffic Safety Bureau (GTSB) reminds all drivers, No One's a Good DRUNK Driver. In 2022, a person was killed every 39 minutes in a drunk-driving crash on our nation's roads.

FFA Leaders Attend District Conference

FFA
June 25, 2024 8:52 pm

At the end of June- Each year the north east district and Iowa FFA officers plan and facilitate Chapter Officer Leadership Training (COLT) Conferences for FFA members in the Northeast district.

Naig announces new Dairy Exhibition Requirements for Fairs and Exhibitions

IOWA SECRETARY OF AGRICULTURE
June 25, 2024 3:31 pm

 Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig today provided an update on Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) state response measures, including announcing new testing requirements for dairy cattle participating in Iowa fairs and exhibitions.

Humiston Wins Congressional Art Competition

CONGRESSWOMAN ASHLEY HINSON
June 25, 2024 6:22 am

I am excited to announce Victoria Humiston as the winner of this year's Congressional Art Competition for Iowa's Second Congressional District! Her winning piece,  One Acre, was inspired by her uncle's farm and will hang in the U.

Changes to note ahead of Iowa's hunting seasons

IOWA DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES
June 24, 2024 5:27 pm

Hunters will notice a few regulation changes for the upcoming 2024-2025 hunting seasons. These changes could impact deer hunters, waterfowl hunters and furharvesters.

The Benton County Fair isn't only for the kids

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
June 24, 2024 9:18 am

The Benton County Fair was the place to be last week. Kids of all ages, along with their pets, and livestock were on hand to show their animals and compete for the top spot.