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After 40 years, question of who murdered Charles Plucar, and why, remains unanswered
40 years after his murder, the Charles Plucar case remains unsolved.
Charles Plucar's great-nephew Cecil Gilbert built this house on the land where Charles was murdered 40 years ago.
Sloping h... Culver's to benefit Benton Community FFA with special promotion Tuesday
The Benton Community FFA invites area residents to enjoy dinner at Culver's restaurant in Cedar Rapids on the evening of Tuesday, June 13.
Culver's also invites customers to the fund-raising event ...
VanDeest makes late pass for Urbana 5 checkers at Benton County
By Ryan Clark
Two last-lap passes and a photo finish provided for arguably the best night of racing so far this season at Benton County Speedway.
A field of 105 race teams assembled for Sunday'...
Iowa State University announces spring 2017 Dean's List
More than 8,700 Iowa State University students have been recognized for outstanding academic achievement by being named to the spring semester 2017 Dean's List.
Students named to the Dean's List mu...
Spring 2017 Iowa State University College of Business Dean's List
The following area students were named to the Spring 2017 Dean's List at the Iowa State University College of Business. The Iowa State University College of Business Dean's List honors students who ha...
Loras College announces Graduates
Loras College has announced the names of students who earned a bachelor's degree or master's degree in 2017.
FromBlairstown,Ellen J. Horst, Bachelor of Arts, English: Literature, Magna Cum Laude, B...
Urbana 5 to be remembered at Benton County Speedway, Sunday
Tia Tuttle, left the mom of 3 of the Urbana 5, with sister-in-law Heather Tuttle during the 2016 event.
Nicole "Nikki" Jacobsen.
Quentin Ary.
Triston Randall.
Zoey Tuttle.
Hunter Tuttle.
... Party in Pink 5k: Don't miss out on the fun!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ba-SHqqdkC4?rel=0
Have you registered for the 5th Annual Party in Pink? The event takes place Friday, June 23 at Riverside Park. The evening begins at 5:30...
23 to Zero: Ruck raises awareness of veteran suicide issue
Several participants, including many children, joined Benton County Veterans Affairs Director Toni Parizek for the 23 to Zero Ruck on Saturday. Beginning at Veterans Park, the 5K walk was designed to ... Mount Mercy University celebrates Class of 2017
The students listed below graduated from Mount Mercy University this May. A commencement ceremony was held Sunday, May 21, 2017, at the U.S. Cellular Center in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.
Located in Cedar ...