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Urbana Man Pleads Guilty to Sexual Exploitation of a Child
A man who sexually exploited a child pled guilty on August 4, 2023, in federal court in Cedar Rapids. Michael Heinitz, age 20, of Urbana, was convicted... ECI REC Maintains nearly 2,300 miles of Powerlines
When you think of electricity, you might think of power lines and the poles that hold them in the air. But if you venture out into the countryside, you might run across Maurer Tree Service out of Fair... 71 Students in Benton County have ESA applications approved
Today, the Iowa Department of Education announced that 18,627 Students First education savings accounts (ESAs) have been approved as of August 4. Less than 1,000 applications remain in review while pa...
Vinton Public Library News for August 14-19
This week we're excited to host a special Violin Storytime, featuring Mira Gibbons! Mira shares her love of music with children by visiting libraries and playing her violin. We are also wrapping up ou... Saturday evening fire brings Benton County and neighboring Fire Departments
Several area fire departments, EMS, the Salvation Army, and Benton County EMA all quickly responded to a fire on Saturday evening in Newhall. The fire occurred southwest of Newhall at 2595 72nd St. on... School Clothing Vouchers Available from the Salvation Army
The Salvation Army of Benton County is offering vouchers for school clothing to be used at the Salvation Army Clothing Store at 5824 Council St NE, Cedar Rapids Iowa 52402. The store is closed on Su...
V-S FFA Members Sharpen Leadership Skills at Washington Leadership Conference
By: Co-Reporter, Izzie Birker “It was really fun, I made a lot of memories that I hope to look back on some day. I encourage anyone who has the opportunity to go to take it, because they won’t re... Boys raise funds to buy food for Vinton Food Pantry
By Sherry Crawford, Vinton Food PantryNever underestimate the power of a lemonade stand - especially if it belongs to Brantley and Hudson Dvorak.The Vinton Food Pantry depends on donations to surviv... DeSantis makes a house call to Vinton Resident
Editor's note: As I started my story about the DeSantis visit on Saturday, this note from Peggy came in. This kind of topped saying, "Ron DeSantis was here...so from her front row seat...By Peggy Kell... Veterans exposed to burn pits, toxins urged to apply for retroactive benefits
BY: ASHLEY MURRAY A deadline for a year’s worth of backdated benefits is fast approaching for U.S. veterans suffering illnesses after exposure to open burn pits, Agent Orange and other toxins.Near...