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CPU FFA at the County Fair

Emmalee Kratz with her reserve champion commercial doe over 12 months. Emmalee was also crowned Linn County Fair Queen By Addyson Sweeney and Audrey Seiler CPU FFA members have the opportunity each summer to participate in both the Benton and Linn county fairs. Members show livestock and help in the FFA learning barn...

Benton County Veterans invited to Sign up for Thanksgiving Dinner

All Benton County Veterans are invited to contact the Benton County Veterans Affairs office to sign up for a Thanksgiving Dinner. Everything you need for a nice Thanksgiving Dinner will be provided an...
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CPU FFA compete at State Livestock Judging Contest

Caleigh Lewis, Bella Edler, and Kinze Manson with their 8th place ribbon. By Addyson Sweeney and Audrey SeilerRecently, three Center Point-Urbana FFA members competed at the State Livestock Judging contest. This career development event consists of judging and ranking vario...

PUBLIC NOTICE: Benton County to be closed to the public on Monday, September 15

PUBLIC NOTICE  Benton County will be closed to the public on Monday, September 15, 2025 8:00 a.m. -10:00 a.m. PURPOSE: To allow all the employees to attend required training.  ...

Iowa Department of Public Safety announces Sex Offender Registry Website Update

The Iowa Department of Public Safety (DPS) is pleased to announce the launch of its redesigned Sex Offender Registry (SOR) website. The updated site enhances user experience, improves functionality, a...
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Schools welcome Resource Officers

A new school year, new School Resource Officers! In the Vinton-Shellsburg Community School District, Officer Kris Stephenson will be joining the district. The school said that he "will be working with...

Garrison Election Information

Garrison, like the vast majority of cities in Iowa, uses the Mayor-Council form of government. City elections in Iowa are held in odd numbered years. In Garrison, the term for Mayor is two years. The ...

Belle Plaine man charged with Harassment of County Officials

32-year-old William Robert Atkinson of Belle Plaine faces several charges following threats made toward Benton County courthouse official and law enforcement.  He was charged with three counts, f...
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Livestock & Meats Mastery: VS FFA Takes on State CDEs

Cole Birker, Jameson Demuth, Will Kruetner, and Kirsten Pettit competed in State Livestock Judging. By: Co-Reporter, Bri DulinOn Saturday, August 23rd, eight members participated in State Livestock and Meats Judging Career Development Events. Kirsten Pettit, Jameson Demuth, Cole Birker, and Will Kru...

Garbage Pick Up in Vinton Change for Labor Day

Due to the Labor Day holiday….Garbage pickup for Vinton residents whose pick up is scheduled for Monday will be collected on Tuesday…Tuesday’s pick up will be on Wednesday....
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