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THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING THE YOUTH OF BENTON COUNTY!

By Tressa Walton On July 1, 2018 the Ribbon Auction was held at the Benton County Fair and it was one of their best years yet!  That was all in part to wonderful buyers in our surrounding area and county!  More than $30,000 was raised in just a few short hours by the ribbon auction when including the diary baskets auctioned off.

BC Extension lists winners of 2018 Fair animal shows

The Benton County Extension Service has published the winners of all of the livestock and animal shows of the 2018 Benton County Fair. The results are all in one file; scroll down after clicking to see all of the pages.

Static project ribbon winners listed

Nearly 500 projects entered in the 2018 Benton County Fair received ribbons and other awards from judges; many were selected for the Iowa State Fair. See the complete list of projects, ribbons and winners here:mediafairresults See photos of the projects being judged HERE.

VPRD's New Riverside Park Playground Coming Soon!

By Brad Barker The Vinton Parks & Recreation Department is excited to announce that new playground equipment is set to be installed at Riverside Park in August.

VPRD's New Riverside Park Playground Coming Soon!

By Brad Barker The Vinton Parks & Recreation Department is excited to announce that new playground equipment is set to be installed at Riverside Park in August.

292 Wartburg College students receive diplomas

Wartburg College awarded diplomas to 292 students during Spring Commencement Sunday, May 27. Those receiving diplomas include: Katie Hilmer, of Dysart, who graduated Cum Laude with a BA in Accounting.

Norma L. Sherwood

Norma L. Sherwood, 84, of Belle Plaine, Iowa, went home to be with the Lord, Friday, July 6, 2018, at St. Luke's Hospital, Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Services are 10:30 a.

Norma L. Sherwood

Norma L. Sherwood, 84, of Belle Plaine, Iowa, went home to be with the Lord, Friday, July 6, 2018, at St. Luke's Hospital, Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Services are 10:30 a.