Urbana to build new Water Storage System

CITY OF URBANA
April 25, 2024 11:46 am

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.

Win T-Bone Steaks During May Beef Month

FARM BUREAU FINANCIAL SERVICES
April 24, 2024 2:38 pm

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.

Senate sends bill on traffic camera regulation, DOT oversight to governor

IOWA CAPITAL DISPATCH
April 24, 2024 12:37 pm

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.

Junior Achievement of Eastern Iowa Receives Grant from Wells Fargo Foundation

VINTON TODAY
April 23, 2024 5:33 pm

Junior Achievement of Eastern Iowa today announced it has received $92,000 from the Wells Fargo Foundation to support local youth financial literacy programs.

Bill on history, social studies class requirements clears Legislature

IOWA CAPITAL DISPATCH
April 23, 2024 5:31 pm

By Robin Opsahl

Eastern Iowa Honor Flight 50th flight named for WWII veteran Mike Wilson

EASTERN IOWA HONOR FLIGHT
April 22, 2024 1:55 pm

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 Flight #50.

Primary Election Information for Benton County

HAYLEY RIPPEL, BENTON COUNTY AUDITOR
April 22, 2024 12:10 pm

Primary Election What is the Primary Election? The Primary Election is held for the members of political parties to nominate candidates for the General Election.

Vinton Shellsburg 2024 Grand March

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
April 22, 2024 8:57 am

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.

April 2024 Veteran of the Month

BENTON COUNTY VETERANS AFFAIRS
April 21, 2024 11:58 pm

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.

Norway Dairy receives Iowa Dairy Innovation Grant

IOWA SECRETARY OF AGRICULTURE
April 21, 2024 11:57 pm

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 been awarded Choose Iowa Dairy Innovation Grants to increase on-farm dairy processing, incorporate labor saving technology, and expand the availability of Iowa dairy products for consumers to enjoy.