Century and Heritage Farm Program Applications due June 1

IOWA DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
May 9, 2023 1:08 pm

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 Farm Program through June 1.

Rural School Districts Partner to Expand Work-Based Learning

KIRKWOOD COMMUNITY COLLEGE
May 9, 2023 1:08 pm

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 Benton, Vinton Shellsburg, and Williamsburg Community School Districts to expand rural work-based learning opportunities in the region.

BDG Secures Priority for Benton Broadband Funding

BENTON DEVELOPMENT GROUP
May 8, 2023 7:30 pm

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.

Area children attend the 2023 Bike Rodeo

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
May 8, 2023 12:36 pm

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.

A Warrant, stolen vehicle, high speed chase, grass fire and finally, Jail

BELLE PLAIN POLICE DEPARTMENT
May 5, 2023 10:50 pm

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 charges and was spotted driving a stolen Chevy Trailblazer.

Application & administrative rules for Students First Education Savings Accounts

IOWA GOVERNOR'S OFFICE
May 4, 2023 10:22 pm

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 year and will provide state funding for eligible students who attend accredited nonpublic schools starting in the 2023-2024 school year.

Good Neighbor Recipients recognized by Vinton Unlimited and the Palace Theatre

VINTON UNLIMITED
May 4, 2023 1:17 pm

Good Neighbor RecipientsThe Palace Theatre and Vinton Unlimited are proud to announce the latest Vinton Good Neighbor recipients. The Good Neighbor project is an effort to recognize those in our community whose good deeds may go unnoticed, to encourage people to look for the positive things in our community, and hopefully prompt residents to participate and become “good neighbors” themselves.

Urbana Roundabout Reopened

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
May 4, 2023 12:13 am

The roundabout at the Urbana corner, on Highway 150 is now reopened for traffic

3rd Grade Ag Day at the Fairgrounds

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
May 4, 2023 12:10 am

The Benton County Fairgrounds was the site for the Benton County 3rd graders on Wednesday. Every year the Benton County Extension organizes the 3rd Grade Ag Day Beginning at 9:00 a.

Gov. Reynolds Signs Several Bills into Law

IOWA GOVERNOR'S OFFICE
May 3, 2023 11:01 pm

  Today, Governor Kim Reynolds signed the following bills into law:  HF 553: A bill for an act relating to affirmative defenses for entities using cybersecurity programs.