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Faith In Action seeking projects in the community
Blessed Hope Community Church is beginning to make a large "To-Do" list for the annual "Faith In Action." Faith in Action is planning their 5th Annual event and can use your help.The church compiles a...
5th Grade Essay Winners Announced
The American Legion of Benton County has selected its, Fifth Grade Flag Essay winners.1st Place Loran Henkle of Vinton2nd Place Paige Meyer of Blairstown3rd Place William Rousch of Van HorneClic...
City Council: Updating procedures, address Homeless shelter and other topics
The council met in regular session on Thursday evening, the 13th running through the usual list of approval of bills and minutes and other formalities. The Council held a general work session bef...
Community Foundation Encourages Long-Term Financial, Legacy Planning in Conjunct
Tax season is already underway and the Benton County Community Foundation is encouraging individuals to use this time of year to also look at their broader financial picture to create a long-ter...
Faces of Benton County Nominee: ANGELA DAGUE
MEET ANGELA DAGUE—a Garrison resident working to create nurturing environments for kids through her work as Garrison’s public library director.Angela is the twelfth nomination to the Family Nurtur... iVinton’s First Speed Test a Big Success!
A speed test was the first order of business when Matt Baker, the FARR Technologies staff member who has been working in Vinton since early in the project, connected the iVinton office to the new fibe... Fire Claims life of Fairfax man
On 02-13-2020, at about 10:52 PM, the Benton County Sheriff’s Office received a report of a structure fire at 7989 Benton Linn Rd, south of Walford in Benton County.The initial report was that of a ...
Senior Coffee canceled today (2/13/20)
The Senior Coffee at the Revolution building is canceled today (Thursday, February 13) due to the expected cold temperatures....
Katelyn Folkmann Benton County Iowa, Miss United States Agriculture
Katelyn Folkmann of Newhall, Iowa was recently awarded the title of Benton County Iowa, Miss United States Agriculture.Katelyn Folkmann is currently a Junior at Cornell College in Mount Vernon, Iowa, ... Three Candidates Vie for 2nd Precinct Seat
Following an election with no candidates for the 2nd Precinct, the city has approved a special election which will be held on March 3rd. Three candidates have met the qualifications to be on the ball...