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Driver with handgun arrested on Hwy 30 Benton Co. Sheriff & Conservation Respond
On 6-29-24, at about 8:23 PM, the Benton County Sheriff’s Office responded to a report of an erratic driver driving east on Hwy 30 in Benton County. Benton County Deputies would soon locate a gray Kia Telluride on Hwy 30 near 31st Ave and conducted a traffic stop for a speeding violation. The traffic stop would escalate and the driver would display a handgun.
Vinton-Shellsburg FFA Celebrates Their Hard Work at the 2024 Benton County Fair
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Deadline for college student financial aid, state grants and scholarship
By Brooklyn DraiseyThe end of a tumultuous year for student aid is coming to a close as deadlines for the Free Application for Federal Student Aid, or FAFSA, are set to pass next week.The 2024-2025 FAFSA, which covers the 2024-25 school year through June 30, 2025, had a rough start in its Dec. 30 soft launch then full opening in early January, when in the past it would open to students in the fall.
Laws that take effect on July 1
By Robin OpsahlDozens of the laws passed during the 2024 legislative session take effect Monday, including measures cutting state boards and commissions, limiting the potency of consumable hemp products and setting new education policies for public K-12 schools.During the 2024 legislative session, the Republican-controlled Legislature passed more than 180 bills on subjects from tax cuts to K-12 education policy to health care.
12th Annual Party in the Park 5K/10K Walk/Run Results and Thank you!
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Local Citizens Receive Recognition at Governor's Volunteer Award
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It's time to Party in the Park!
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Retirement Open House in Honor of Scott Hansen's 25 Years of Service
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SAND URGES IOWANS AND GOVERNMENT ENTITIES TO BE ON THE LOOK-OUT FOR SCAMS
State Auditor Rob Sand today urged Iowans and their community leaders to be on alert for people preying on victims of the flooding in Iowa.“Iowans are known for rallying around victims of natural disasters. Communities come together to help with clean-up and provide for people who have lost everything,” said Sand. “Unfortunately, natural disasters are also calling cards for con artists.
2024 Faith in Action assists area residents
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