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.

V-S holds the top number of essays submitted in Statewide VFW Contest

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
April 3, 2024 8:33 am

Each year, the local VFW Auxiliary Post 8884 enters essays written by area elementary students into a contest sponsored by the VFW organization. The state is divided into a total of 10 VFW districts across the state.

Missing Person

VINTON TODAY
April 2, 2024 3:00 pm

The Benton County Sheriff’s Office is attempting to locate 18-year-old ZANDER MCCLINTOK. • last seen on March 31st, 2024. • 5’9” 140 lbs, brown hair, blue eyes • last seen near the Cedar Rapids/Marion area.

Benton Development Group Quarterly Update

BENTON DEVELOPMENT GROUP
April 2, 2024 2:58 pm

The Benton Development Group’s quarterly meeting was held recently in Van Horne with a representative from the board of supervisors and the communities of Atkins, Blairstown, Garrison, Shellsburg, and Urbana.