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Benton Community High School Threat leads to juvenile taken into custody

Bill expanding cancer coverage for firefighters, EMS goes to governor’s desk
By Robin OpsahlIowa House lawmakers unanimously passed a bill expanding cancer coverage for emergency responders in Iowa, sending it to the governor.House File 969 expands disability and death benefits for firefighters, emergency medical services responders and law enforcement officers from the current 14 cancers covered to all types of cancer.
Brandon Fire Department Assists with SUV vs. Parked Semi accident

Eastern Iowa Honor Flight Announces 55th Flight to Washington, D.C.

Gov. Reynolds signs list of bills into law
Wednesday, Governor Kim Reynolds signed the following bills into law:HF 532: A bill for an act enacting the dietician licensure compact.HF 875: A bill for an act relating to health insurers’ credentialing process.HF 295: A bill for an act relating to accreditation of postsecondary educational institutions, prohibiting adverse action by accrediting agencies against certain postsecondary educational institutions for compliance with state law, providing remedies, and including effective date provisions.
Restoration Work Begins on Historic Center Point Depot

Achenbach recognized with ICOG Prometheus Award for leadership

DHS offers $1,000 to immigrants without legal status who self-deport
By Ariana FigueroaThe U.S. Department of Homeland Security announced Monday that the agency will provide $1,000 in what it called “travel assistance” to people in the United States without permanent legal status if they self deport.It’s the latest attempt by DHS to try to meet the Trump administration’s goal of removing 1 million migrants without permanent legal status from the country.
Benton County Inmate Re-Entered U.S. After Deportation - Sentence to 85 days

Nomination Deadline for the Iowa Farm Environmental Leader Award Extended
Individuals and farm families will be recognized by Gov. Reynolds, Lt. Gov. Cournoyer, Secretary Naig and Director Lyon at the 2025 Iowa State FairIowans seeking to nominate individuals or families who are conservation leaders in their community for the 2025 Iowa Farm Environmental Leader Award now have two additional weeks to complete and submit the application.