It came, we saw. Eclipse 2024 is in the books

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
April 9, 2024 12:54 am

Well, the world didn't end and all of the warnings given for emergency preparations, were a reminder of Y2K for me. When things were going to switch from 1999 to the big 2000, we were warned to stock up on supplies.

Lang among three CALS students named 2024 Barron Award recipients

IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY
April 8, 2024 7:10 pm

By Whitney BaxterBettering the people and the world around them is something Ian Johnson, Caroline Lang and Emily Shatek have in common. As three of this year’s six Wallace E.

Tough conversations for Sexual Assault Awareness Month to Support Iowa Survivors

SECRETARY OF STATE
April 8, 2024 6:49 pm

Welcome tough conversations during Sexual Assault Awareness Month to Support Iowa SurvivorsBy Paul D. Pate, Iowa Secretary of StateThere are some topics that are difficult to discuss.

Bill would extend statute of limitations for Boy Scouts sexual abuse survivors

IOWA CAPITAL DISPATCH
April 5, 2024 12:20 pm

By Robin Opsahl The Iowa Senate Appropriations Committee advanced a bill that would add an exemption to the time limit on filing child sexual abuse lawsuits, allowing former Boy Scouts in the state to be a part of the national settlement against the organization.

Spring has sprung and new streets are unfolding.

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
April 5, 2024 12:08 pm

It's that time of the year. When winter has passed, for the most part, and the huge earthmoving trucks are popping up to create smooth sailing in our little town.

Benton County Pork Producers make donations to area food pantry

BENTON COUNTY PORK PRODUCERS
April 4, 2024 12:17 pm

The Benton County Pork Producers made two more donations of pork this past week to area Benton County food banks.   On Wednesday, 39 pork loin roasts were donated to the Shellsburg Food Pantry to be included in their Easter Boxes for local residents.

Bird Watching area added to Hannen Lake

BENTON COUNTY CONSERVATION
April 4, 2024 10:21 am

Learn more about this great project that happened at Hannen Lake!"Hi my name is John Sebetka. I am a member of BSA Scouts Troop 8 out of Cedar Rapids. I live outside of Newhall in Benton County.

Community members continue to support Benton County Conservation!

BENTON COUNTY CONSERVATION
April 4, 2024 10:21 am

In the ongoing efforts to raise money to acquire the Wildcat Bluff Addition, Benton County Conservation Foundation has received an additional donation that will be doubled by the Meyers’ Family Conservation Fund challenge.

Beware of Fraud Attempts

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
April 3, 2024 1:39 pm

In a post, the Benton County Sheriff's Office put out a warning to area residents. "We continue to receive reports of Fraud by various methods of scammers.

CBI'S POSTER CONTEST IS BACK, MINUS THE MONEY SMART WEEK CONNECTION

VINTON TODAY
April 3, 2024 1:28 pm

Farmers Savings Bank & Trust, in conjunction with Community Bankers of Iowa (CBI) is sponsoring the 2024 CBI Poster Contest to motivate elementary school students to learn about personal finances.