Two rescued near Chelsea following boating accident

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
June 24, 2025 9:41 pm

A boat overturned on the Iowa River near Chelsea at about 1:30 p.m. on Sunday afternoon.  "Two people were safely recovered with only minor injuries," the Tama County Sheriff's Department reported.

Benton County Sheriff's Report for the week of June 9-15, 2025

BENTON COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE
June 24, 2025 9:41 pm

All Charges are subject to review by the Benton County Attorney's Office. An arrest or criminal charge is merely an accusation, and the Defendant is presumed innocent, unless proven guilty.

Belle Plaine man killed in Accident in Poweshiek County

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
June 24, 2025 11:41 am

A Belle Plaine man was killed in a two car collision last Thursday morning. The crash occurred in n Poweshiek County on Highway V18, north of 460th Avenue.

VINTON POLICE DEPARTMENT HIRING FULL-TIME POLICE OFFICER

VINTON POLICE DEPARTMENT
June 23, 2025 3:42 pm

The City of Vinton is accepting applications for a full-time Police Officer position with a  proactive agency in a growing community.Vinton Police Officers work 12-hour shifts with every other weekend (Friday, Saturday, Sunday)  off.

Iowa DOT to begin work on Highway 30 near Atkins Turnoff

IOWA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
June 23, 2025 12:08 pm

Highway 30 is expected to have construction on portions of the road in Benton County this week.Construction will be on the turn lane making improvements at the intersections of Highway 30 with 32nd Avenue and 33rd Avenue according to the Iowa Department of Transportation will begin The project will help to improve traffic in and out of the city of Atkins.

Benton Community among 33 Choose Iowa Food Purchasing Grant Recipients

IOWA SECRETARY OF AGRICULTURE
June 23, 2025 11:58 am

Pilot program enables students to enjoy fresh, local food sourced from Choose Iowa members’ farms and small businessesIowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig today announced 33 schools or school districts have received grants to participate in the Choose Iowa Food Purchasing Program for Schools.

Secretary Pate Praises New Election Laws Strengthening Iowa's Election Integrity

SECRETARY OF STATE
June 23, 2025 11:57 am

Iowa Secretary of State Paul Pate is celebrating the passage and signing of two important election-related bills. Governor Kim Reynolds officially signed Iowa House Files 928 and 954 into law on June 2.

Impactful Heat Through Thursday

NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE
June 23, 2025 10:52 am

Impactful heat and humidity will continue through Monday and may persist through Thursday.Periodic rain chances Monday night through Thursday could impact temperature forecasts at times Tuesday through ThursdayThere is a severe weather risk with the storms that develop late Monday afternoon and evening.

Apply for Theisen's More For Your Community grants

VINTON TODAY
June 22, 2025 2:17 pm

Through its corporate giving program, Theisen's will award a total of $400,000 to nonprofits in 24 store communities.Theisen’s Home•Farm•Auto invites nonprofits in its Iowa and Wisconsin store communities — including Vinton — to apply for its 2025 More For Your Community grants now through July 31.

Improved accessibility to Hannen Lake Park Beach with a new sidewalk.

BENTON COUNTY CONSERVATION
June 22, 2025 1:17 pm

Benton County Conservation (BCC) is proud to announce the installation of a new accessible sidewalk at the Hannen Lake Park beach—another step forward in making outdoor recreation more inclusive and enjoyable for all.