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Urbana to build new Water Storage System
The City of Urbana has published a list of questions and answers concerning the construction of a new water storage system. The information is shared below. QUESTIONS ANSWERED
I’ve heard water... Win T-Bone Steaks During May Beef Month
Each Tuesday in May, Vinton Fareway & Roy’s Hometown Grocery shoppers have a chance to win a pack of T-bone steaks, courtesy of Benton County Farm Bureau.Customers can enter the “T-Bone Tuesda... Senate sends bill on traffic camera regulation, DOT oversight to governor
By Robin OpsahlA bill regulating — but not banning — traffic camera use by local law enforcement was sent to Gov. Kim Reynolds by the Senate with bipartisan support Monday.House File 2681 pas...
Junior Achievement of Eastern Iowa Receives Grant from Wells Fargo Foundation
Junior Achievement of Eastern Iowa today announced it has received $92,000 from the Wells Fargo Foundation to support local youth financial literacy programs.The grant will support hands-on learning p...
Bill on history, social studies class requirements clears Legislature
By Robin Opsahl...
Eastern Iowa Honor Flight 50th flight named for WWII veteran Mike Wilson
Eastern Iowa Honor Flight announces 50th flight named for WWII veteran Mike Wilson
Flight #50 to include 88 veterans and special guests
On Wednesday, May 1, the Eastern Iowa Honor Flight will launch...
Primary Election Information for Benton County
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The Primary Election is held for the members of political parties to nominate candidates for the General
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The biggest d... Vinton Shellsburg 2024 Grand March
Saturday night kicked off the Prom fun for the Class of 2024. The theme for the Grand March was the Barbie movie, complete with a lifesize Barbie box photobooth. To view photos of the event, open... April 2024 Veteran of the Month
The Benton County Veterans Affairs office is pleased to announce that the Veteran of the Month of April is Urbana’s very own Dennis Henry. Dennis served in our Air Force from 1966 until 1970. He joi...
Norway Dairy receives Iowa Dairy Innovation Grant
Cost-share grants will increase on-farm dairy processing and incorporate labor-saving technologyIowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig today announced that 20 Iowa dairies across 12 counties have bee...