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FFA Seeking Assistance in Preparing Blessing Bags
This year as part of the FFA Living to Serve Plan. the group is creating blessing bags to deliver to the homeless in Indianapolis, Indiana near our FFA National Convention. "Last year we had gone to a... Iowa Pork Signs 19 Cyclones to NIL Deals, Pledges $35,000 to Food Banks
The Iowa Pork Producers Association agreed to NIL (name, image, likeness) deals with all 19 Iowa State University student-athletes that participated in the ‘Purchase Moore Hamann Bacon’ video tryo... A Taste of Tradition: Vinton-Shellsburg FFA’s Harvest Meal
As local farmers kicked off their harvest, Vinton-Shellsburg FFA members hosted their annual Harvest Meal on Saturday, October 5th. This year, the event took place at Schminke Equipment and Tama-Bento... BDG SECURES HOUSING GRANT
Benton Development Group has been busy solving two big challenges for Benton County communities - housing availability and deteriorating commercial buildings. Using expertise in Catalyst Grants and di... Benton County Gas Station qualifies for E15 Grant to improve Availability
Greater access to homegrown biofuels saves drivers moneyIowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig announced today that the Iowa Renewable Fuels Infrastructure Program (RFIP) Board recently approved 126 ...
Bloomsbury Farm Farm Environmental Leader Awards Presented to 44 Farm Families
David and Karen Petersen of Bloomsbury Farm in Benton County was one of the 44 Iowa farm families recognized by Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds, Lieutenant Governor Adam Gregg, Secretary of Agricultur... Former Benton Co. Emergency Manager Hansen Receives Lifetime Achievement Award
Scott Hansen, Former Benton County Emergency Manager, received the IAEM USA Region 7 Lifetime Achievement Award. IAEM is the International Association of Emergency Management. Region 7 which includes ... Vinton Fire Department to conduct Operation E.D.I.T.H. Thursday night 7:00 p.m.
The Vinton Fire Department will lead "Operation EDITH" this Thursday at 7:00 p.m., as part of Fire Prevention Week. The program, an acronym for Exit Drill In The Home, is a fire-safety initiative desi... County Auditor Rippel shares information about elections with local Kiwanis Club
Benton County Auditor, Hayley Rippel spoke to the Vinton Kiwanis club sharing all things election-related. She's been with the Auditor's office for 26 years and has served as the Auditor for 8 of thos... Kiwanis Club of Vinton Installs New Officers and Recognizes Long-Serving Members
The Kiwanis Club of Vinton recently held its annual installation ceremony to induct new officers and board members, while also honoring long-serving members for their dedication to the organization. T...