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Wednesday Evening storm hits Dysart
Updated:For a close up action shot of the storm, visit this Facebook page.Another video of the tornado as it was going through Dysart.So far it looks like the south end of town was hit the hardes... Area Residents honored for Volunteer Service during Governor's Volunteer Program
The Governor's Volunteer Awards program is now in its 37th year. The volunteer recognition program provides an easy way for Iowa nonprofits, charitable organizations, and government entities to honor ...
Jeanette Henry named as new VFW Department of Iowa Auxiliary President
Jeanette Henry has served proudly as part of the VFW for many years. She is the President of the Smith-Geater VFW Post #8884 Auxiliary but as of June 6, 2021 she added the Department of Iowa VFW Auxil... Vinton Lions New Members-Installation Officers FY22
Vinton Lions Club wrapped up their 100 Anniversary Celebration with a lunch and visiting Lions dignitaries at the Vinton Country Club on July 7th. Keynote Speaker, Past International Director Mark Hin... Vinton Lions Highlights of the Past 100 Years
Lions Club of Vinton, Iowa, organized July 5, 1921-only four years after first Lions club ever was formed. As such Vinton Lions Club is one of oldest in Iowa-and worldwide!Vinton Lions Charter Night h... State Catalyst Grants to Benton County Cities Now Total $300,000
Benton Development Group worked with the cities of Atkins and Belle Plaine to submit applications for the most recent round of Catalyst Grants and each community received $100,000 in the most recent a... Painting the town Red, White and Blue for the Second Year
It's the little things that put a smile on your face. Around the 4th of July, it's when the following businesses pitch in and place flags around town lining streets with the flags. This year there wer... Four Safety Tips To Enjoy Fireworks, Protect Sensitive People
As much as we love fireworks displays, drifting smoke
can cause breathing problems for some and drought conditions may pose
additional risks this year.Dry conditions and the threat of fires may caus...
Former BP Officer sentenced to 10 Years in Prison for Accessing Child Porn
A man who accessed child pornography was sentenced on June 29, 2021, to ten years in federal prison.Jared Daily, age 35, of Belle Plaine, Iowa, received the sentence after a January 11, 2021 guilty pl... Rylee Sash Named as Benton County Fair Queen for 2021
A very soggy Benton County Fair week, held the waterworks until after the annual crowing of the Benton County Fair Queen and her court.Pictured are in the back row: Emma Wiley, Miss Congeniality, Juli...