Iowa Department of Education has trouble doing the math

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
May 6, 2024 9:25 am

The Iowa Department of Education did a little homework on some of the stats that they've been sharing for more than a decade. They checked their math and found that the actual graduation rate is lower than they had been reporting.

Benton County Community Foundation's Impacts Highlighted in 2023 Annual Report

BENTON COUNTY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION
May 6, 2024 12:07 am

 The Benton County Community Foundation’s 2023 annual report is now available on the Community Foundation’s website at www.bentonccf.org.

U.S. Justice Department threatens court challenge to Iowa immigration law

IOWA CAPITAL DISPATCH
May 5, 2024 8:48 pm

By Robin OpsahlThe U.S. Department of Justice intends to file a lawsuit against an Iowa law making illegal immigration a state crime if the law remains in effect, a top official wrote in a letter to Gov.

Annual Bike Rodeo brings riders of all ages

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
May 3, 2024 11:30 am

The annual Bike Rodeo brought teeny tiny tots and children a few years older. The event was coordinated by the Vinton Parks and Rec Department and the Vinton Kiwanis Club.

Deadline today (May 3) for Faith in Action Labor Project Applications

BLESSED HOPE COMMUNITY CHURCH
May 2, 2024 8:14 pm

Each year, Blessed Hope Community Church holds a Faith in Action in town mission trip. The church is making plans now for their 2024 trip.  Labor Projects are needed, nominate someone today! Could you or someone you know benefit from free labor services such as yard work, cleaning, light construction, painting/scraping, etc.

Benton County approves the hiring of Assistant County Attorney

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
May 2, 2024 6:24 pm

Following the resignation of Benton County assistant attorney Tim Dille, the County Attorney's office was in need of a replacement. Approval was given by the Benton County Supervisors on Wednesday to hire Attorney Alisha Stach-Lorang.

Governor opposes National Guard move to Space Force

IOWA CAPITAL DISPATCH
May 2, 2024 6:09 pm

By Robin OpsahlIowa Gov. Kim Reynolds signed on to a letter Monday alongside 47 other state governors, as well as five territories and commonwealths, opposing the Biden administration’s move to incorporate Air National Guard service members into the Space Force.

FAREWAY CELEBRATES NATIONAL NURSE'S DAY WITH DISCOUNT

FAREWAY STORES
May 2, 2024 6:08 pm

 Fareway Stores, Inc. will showcase its appreciation of medical professionals with a special offer. In honor of National Nurses Day on Monday, May 6, all medical professionals are eligible to receive a 10 percent discount at the register.

HACAP Food Reservoir, Bloomsbury Farm set to reveal 2024 corn maze design May 10

HACAP
May 2, 2024 10:59 am

HACAP Food Reservoir and  Bloomsbury Farm  will be holding a ribbon cutting ceremony May 10th  at 1:30 PM at Bloomsbury Farm to reveal the design for Bloomsbury's annual corn maze, which will feature local food bank,  HACAP Food Reservoir, in an effort to raise more awareness surrounding food insecurity in our community.

Shellsburg man arrested, charged with 1st Degree Murder

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
May 1, 2024 2:03 pm

In a criminal complaint filed in Tama County Shellsburg resident, Huston William Danker, 27 was the second suspect arrested in connection with a 2021 murder of Ryan Roy Cooper of Traer.