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It's A-Maze-ing to get around town
After an early morning call where I needed to exit town quickly, I began my trip. Cones, and signs greeted me on Hwy 218 before I got to the edge of town. Then I headed down North K Ave. along the river to bypass the construction heading to the Mt. Auburn road...only to find a guy telling me to turn around because that road was flooded. So I did, and went down the suggested detour on the west side of Hwy. Area FFA Members selected to be Grandstand Ushers
Center Point-Urbana FFA was proud to announce that two of its members have been selected to Grandstand Ushers at the 2024 Iowa State FairJordynn Fink (parents Sean and Denise Fink) and Bella Edler (parents Gina Edler and Dustin Edler) will help distribute fair programs during the day and help seat 14,000 grandstand guests in the evening. Reminder: Treasurer's Office closed on Thursday, June 27
Reminder: On June 27, 2024, both Motor Vehicle and Driver's License will be closed for training while the staff attends training.
New Faces in Conservation - Integrated Roadside Management
The Roadside Department/Weed Commissioner duties have recently shifted to be under the umbrella of
Benton County Conservation. Benton County is now one of 16 counties in Iowa where the roadside
program is under Conservation. This switch aligns more with the department’s goal of combating invasive
plants while promoting native species. If you stop by the Roadside Management Department, you might
see some new faces. Celebrate the Fourth of July Responsibly
As Iowans celebrate Independence Day, the Governor’s Traffic Safety Bureau (GTSB) reminds all drivers, No One's a Good DRUNK Driver. In 2022, a person was killed every 39 minutes in a drunk-driving crash on our nation's roads. July 3 through July 7, law enforcement across the state will be on high alert for signs of drunk driving and taking necessary steps to remove these dangers from the road.
FFA Leaders Attend District Conference
At the end of June- Each year the north east district and Iowa FFA officers plan and facilitate Chapter Officer Leadership Training (COLT) Conferences for FFA members in the Northeast district. Hawkeye Community College welcomed FFA chapters from all over the Northeast district on Friday, June 14th.While at Hawkeye Community College on Friday June 14th, District and State officers lead four interactive workshops for FFA Chapter leaders, many of which are officers, for the annual COLT Conference. Naig announces new Dairy Exhibition Requirements for Fairs and Exhibitions
Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig today provided an update on Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) state response measures, including announcing new testing requirements for dairy cattle participating in Iowa fairs and exhibitions. He also reiterated his request to the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) for resources for impacted farmers, and extended his appreciation to Iowa farmers for their cooperation with testing and research efforts that are increasing the broader understanding of this virus.
Humiston Wins Congressional Art Competition
I am excited to announce Victoria Humiston as the winner of this year's Congressional Art Competition for Iowa's Second Congressional District! Her winning piece, One Acre, was inspired by her uncle's farm and will hang in the U.S. Capitol. Victoria is currently a senior at Vinton-Shellsburg High in Vinton, IA, and a very talented young artist. I' Changes to note ahead of Iowa's hunting seasons
Hunters will notice a few regulation changes for the upcoming 2024-2025 hunting seasons. These changes could impact deer hunters, waterfowl hunters and furharvesters.DeerDue to a recent statewide effort to combine, clarify, and simplify regulations, Iowa’s hunting regulations now clearly state that party hunting is not allowed for nonresidents.
The Benton County Fair isn't only for the kids
The Benton County Fair was the place to be last week. Kids of all ages, along with their pets, and livestock were on hand to show their animals and compete for the top spot. Also on the grounds were visitors from the Lutheran Living Communities in Vinton. They had the opportunity to hold and pet several of the animals being shown at the fair.&