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Phil Borleske recognized as one of the 9 Who Care

Your guide to which bills survived the first legislative ‘funnel’
Iowa Capital DispatchMost of the priority bills proposed by Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds and Republican legislators made it through the first major deadline for the 2024 legislative session. But the details of many of those major bills are still subject to change in the coming weeks.In her Condition of the State speech in January, Reynolds laid out goals to make significant changes to Iowa’s Area Education Agencies and the state’s mental health care system.
Fundraisers established for the Meyer Family following fire that destroys home

Iowa Public Information Board Upholds Complaints

FFA Spaghetti Dinner Serves Up Excitement

Benton County Veterans Affairs Executive Director Resigns, Seeking Applications
Benton County Veterans Affairs is now accepting applications for the position of Director. Current Director, Cara Martin has served just under three years in the county position. On February 1, 2024, she submitted her formal resignation to the county.Serving on the board for Veterans Affairs are Dale Henry, Michael Silhanek and Courtney Long. Henry said of Martin, "Cara has an opportunity to move into a position to better help veterans, which is her passion.
Cookies will help a family fight for someone else

BENTON COUNTY CARE FACILITY FARM LAND FOR RENT
NOTICE
BENTON COUNTY CARE FACILITY FARM LAND FOR RENT
38 Acres more or less
All tillable
TERMS: CASH
All that part of the East one-half of the SE ¼ of Section 22 in Taylor Township lying south of the railroad right-of-way, excepting
there from approximately five acres on which the buildings of the care facility are located. All tillable. Lease is for a three-year term.
Two injured in Shellsburg fire on Saturday morning

Opportunity for community input on school facility planning
Residents of the Vinton-Shellsburg School District are encouraged to attend events on February 20, March 14Residents of the Vinton-Shellsburg Community School District will have an opportunity to provide input on potential facility projects at two upcoming events on February 20 and March 14.On Feb. 20, residents can tour all the district buildings from 5 to 6:15 p.