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Justin L. Wisner 

Justin L. Wisner, 42, of Belle Plaine, passed away Monday, April 23, 2018. Visitation is from 4 to 6 p.m. Friday, May 4, at Hrabak-Neuhaus Funeral Service in Belle Plaine.

Area Leaders Attend Heartland Economic Development Course

Iowa Attendees Kate Robertson, Director of Benton Development Group and Melissa Schwan, Director of Vinton Unlimited were two of 87 economic development professionals to attend the Heartland Economic Development Course (HEDC) April 23-26, 2018 in Blue Springs, Missouri.

Area Leaders Attend Heartland Economic Development Course

[caption id="attachment_19942" align="alignleft" width="432"] Iowa Attendees[/caption] Kate Robertson, Director of Benton Development Group and Melissa Schwan, Director of Vinton Unlimited were two of 87 economic development professionals to attend the Heartland Economic Development Course (HEDC) April 23-26, 2018 in Blue Springs, Missouri.

Stoney Arch: The Gentle Giant of Mud Creek

Written by Melody Snow (On behalf of the Benton County Historical Society) At the end of 13th Street, just beyond where the pavement ends, a one lane, wooden, country bridge holds the key to the secret that lies just around the bend.

Stoney Arch: The Gentle Giant of Mud Creek

Written by Melody Snow (On behalf of the Benton County Historical Society) At the end of 13th Street, just beyond where the pavement ends, a one lane, wooden, country bridge holds the key to the secret that lies just around the bend.