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.

Vinton Shellsburg School Board Meeting FY2025 Budget Public Hearing Meeting

VINTON SHELLSBURG COMMUNITY SCHOOLS
April 20, 2024 1:27 am

Published Meeting4/21/2024, 5:00 PMApril 21, 2024 FY2025 Budget Public Hearing Meeting Join Zoom Meeting 87290389391 Central Office Board Room 1502 C Ave.

New law closes gap in eligibility for veterans' benefits

IOWA CAPITAL DISPATCH
April 19, 2024 9:35 am

By KATHIE OBRADOVICH Gov. Kim Reynolds signed a bill Thursday that she said would help deliver services to military veterans and close a gap in eligibility for some Iowans with service-related disabilities.

Benton-Canton Shellsburg Fire Department adds New Truck

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
April 19, 2024 8:58 am

Earlier this month the Benton-Canton Shellsburg Fire Department shared some exciting news, the addition of a new truck to its response fleet. The new Shellsburg 650 met its new home.

Prom Grand March, Saturday, April 20 6:30 p.m. doors open

VINTON SHELLSBURG POST PROM
April 19, 2024 1:38 am

Please join us at the Prom Grand March on Saturday, April 20th beginning at 7:00 pm in the High School Auditorium.  Doors open at 6:30.  We hope to

Premature Dissemination

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
April 17, 2024 11:11 am

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.