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Highway 150 west of Urbana is now Open
Traffic has resumed on Highway 150 just east of Prairie Creek Church. The new bridge construction has been completed and there is no longer a detour on the road. ...
Incoming Storm this Afternoon and Heat Advisory for Today
Benton County Emergency Management released the following information concerning incoming weather for today, July 15, 2024. There is a heat advisory for this area with a heat index of 100° to 110°....
Hansen retires following 25 Year Career
After 25 years as the Benton County Emergency Management Coordinator, Scott Hansen, will finally not have to worry about the weather. Or flooding. Or whether or not he should sound the tornado sirens.... VSCSD Facility Update
Dear Vinton-Shellsburg Staff and Community,I am writing to provide an update on our ongoing facilities planning process, which has been a significant focus for our district as we strive to support the...
Shellsburg Couple Arrested, a Second Time
A second set of arrests were carried out by the Benton County Sheriff's Department for a married couple from Shellsburg. Stacy Diveley was arrested on the same charge that brought her a prison term j... Join Us in the Fight on World Day Against Trafficking July 30
July 30 is World Day Against Trafficking, a day dedicated to raising awareness and taking action against the scourge of human trafficking. At the Iowa Secretary of State’s Office, we are passionate ...
Vinton Police Department Log for Week of July 1-7, 2024
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. Intrasta...
The Department of Revenue Announces a New Website
The Iowa Department of Revenue has a new website, which merges tax.iowa.gov and abd.iowa.gov into the new revenue.iowa.gov. As the state’s revenue agency, the Dep...
Eastern Iowa Honor Flight completes its 51st Flight
Recently 88 Veterans flew out on the 51st Eastern Iowa Honor Flight. Leaving Cedar Rapids early in the morning, the Iowa Veterans arrived to the applause and cheers of hundreds of travelers who were ... Benton County Board of Supervisor Meeting Notes 7/9/24
The Board of Supervisors met on Tuesday, July 9, 2024 at 9:00 a.m. Supervisors Rick Primmer, Tracy Seeman and Gary Bierschenk were present.The meeting began at 9:00 a.m. The agenda and minutes were ap...