My Veteran Hero program honors veterans with a free hat customized with an embroidered emblem representing each veteran's military branch.The Deb and Jeff Hansen Foundation is proud to unveil its latest initiative honoring veterans - the My Veteran Hero Hat.

Bloomsbury Farms in Atkins celebrates its 30th Anniversary with a corn maze.   Each year, the family chooses a different theme for the design that this year the maze celebrates the farm itself.

The Dollar General Literacy Foundation (DGLF) recently awarded several grants to Iowa schools and libraries as part of DGLF grant program. The Vinton Public Library received a $1000 grant for the youth literacy program.

The Iowa State Fair released the following results for 2025 Iowa State Fair: Static/Creative Arts/PhotographyAmrie Wittmer - Blue Ribbon4H Club - Jackson Better FarmersDepartment: StaticDescription: 8x10 matted photo of an American flag hanging from a barn window frameDivision 103: Creative ArtsClass 10320: PhotographyAmrie Wittmer - Professional Photographers of Iowa (PPI) Gallery Award4H Club - Jackson Better FarmersDepartment: StaticDescription: 8x10 matted photo of an American flag hanging from a barn window frameDivision 103: Creative ArtsClass 10320: PhotographyAmrie Wittmer - Blue Ribbon4H Club - Jackson Better FarmersDepartment: StaticDescription:  8x10 black matted photo of 3 eggs in a nestDivision 103: Creative ArtsClass 10320: PhotographyAmrie Wittmer - Blue Ribbon4H Club - Jackson Better FarmersDepartment: StaticDescription:    8x10 black double matted photo of 3 girls eating ice cream conesDivision 103: Creative ArtsClass 10320: PhotographyJenna Grovert - Blue Ribbon4H Club - North Eden Willing WorkersDepartment: StaticDescription:    8x10 flush mounted photo of slinky in a circle, half white, half black background.

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 barns.

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 and can be picked up the Tuesday before Thanksgiving! The deadline to sign up is Friday, November 7, 2025.

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 various classes of livestock for their quality.

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.

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, and continues to provide Iowans with critical tools and resources to access information on registered sex offenders.