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May as Crisis Intervention Awareness Month in Benton County
For the second year, the Benton County Supervisors have declared May as Crisis Intervention Awareness Month in Benton County. This is a statement of the dedication and support of crisis intervention w... EMS declared an Essential County service
The Benton County Board of Supervisors declared emergency medical services to be an essential county service at their regular meeting today with appointments to the advisory council set for next week.... Fuel up for Summer Fun!
The Free Summer Lunch Program will be serving FREE breakfast and lunch again this summer. Children ages 1-18 are welcome to participate free in the program. No registration or identification is requir...
Eastern Iowa Honor Flight announces flight to Washington DC. Flight #47
Eastern Iowa Honor Flight announces flight to Washington DC.
Flight #47 to include 91 veteransOn Wednesday, May 24, 2023, the Eastern Iowa Honor Flight will
launch Flight #47. The mission of this n...
Century and Heritage Farm Program Applications due June 1
Farm families will be recognized during a ceremony at the Iowa State FairIowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig reminds eligible farm owners to apply for the 2023 Century and Heritage&...
Rural School Districts Partner to Expand Work-Based Learning
Results from a new program show a significant impact on rural students and communities Kirkwood Community College’s Workplace Learning Connection (WLC) has entered into a partnership with Bento...
BDG Secures Priority for Benton Broadband Funding
Benton Development Group (BDG) has secured priority for funding fiber broadband projects that could serve more than 1,000 Benton County homes, farms, and businesses. The announcement of priority statu... Area children attend the 2023 Bike Rodeo
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. Both were on hand to direct ... A Warrant, stolen vehicle, high speed chase, grass fire and finally, Jail
On Friday, May 5, 2023, Harry Lyle Meader III, 49, of Cedar Rapids, was arrested following a high-speed pursuit that reached speeds of over 100 mph. Meader was wanted through Linn County on felony ch... Application & administrative rules for Students First Education Savings Accounts
Governor Reynolds has announced that applications for Students First Educations Savings Accounts (ESAs) will be accepted starting May 31, 2023. The Students First Act was signed into law earlier this ...