Wednesday, June 3, 2026
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Vinton Kiwanis Club Welcomes BCSPC

The Benton County Suicide Coalition presented a program to the local Vinton Kiwanis. Greg Walston introduced Braxton Morrison who addressed the group. Both men shared that while they haven't had family members affected by suicide, they have seen the need for something to address the issue.

REQUEST FOR QUOTES

REQUEST FOR QUOTES The Benton County Conservation Board is soliciting quotes from qualified and experienced companies or vendors with a demonstrated history of successful concrete shower house builds in accordance with approved plans and specification as part of the Benton County Conservation Board Project #105.
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It came, we saw. Eclipse 2024 is in the books

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.
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Spring has sprung and new streets are unfolding.

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.
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Benton County Pork Producers make donations to area food pantry

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.
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Bird Watching area added to Hannen Lake

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.