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End of Summer Traffic Enforcement
year, during the final weeks of summer, there were 54 traffic fatalities in Iowa; 44% involved impairment.* To prevent future tragedies, the Governor’s Traffic Safety Bureau (GTSB) is partnering wit... Shellsburg Photographer Captures an Honorable Mention in Things & Still Life
Photographers from New York to central Iowa submitted their best photographs to the 84th Annual Photography Salon prior to the beginning of the 2024 Iowa State Fair.Sarah Becker of Grimes won Best of ... Local Steers bring in thousands for charity at Gov. Charity Steer Show
In the 2024 lineup for the Governor's Steer Show, two steers with connections to Benton County helped to bring the total donated to the Ronald McDonald House to to $568,000!If you would like to donate... A Record-Breaking Iowa Governor's Charity Steer Show
In another record-breaking year, the 42nd annual Iowa Governor’s Charity Steer Show continues to elevate the bar raising $568,000 for the Ronald McDonald Hous...
Injunction lifts on Iowa law restricting books in K-12 school libraries
By Robin OpsahlThe Iowa law prohibiting school libraries from having books containing sexually explicit material can go into effect, federal appeals court judges ruled Friday.The three-person panel mo...
Local photo Competing at the Iowa State Fair needs your Vote
If you are fortunate enough to make it to the Iowa State Fair this year, be sure to stop by the Iowa Cattlemen's Association booth. The organization is trying to decide which photo represents Iowa the... Belle Plaine Woman honored at the Iowa State Fair
UPDATED:Click here to watch video of the eventAs part of the Iowa State Fair Blue Ribbon Foundation, this year's first Iowan of the Day for 2024 was recognized. A nomination made by Jane Hrabak s... Benton County Community Foundation to Host Grant Guidelines Workshop
The Benton County Community Foundation (BCCF) will host a public grant workshop on
September 11 to discuss the BCCF’s 2024 grant cycle. Held at Blairstown City Hall at 6:00 p.m., the
workshop wi...
Dan Boddicker Claims Big Prize In ‘Lucky 7 Bonus’ Game
Dan Boddicker of Vinton purchased his winning “Lucky 7 Bonus” scratch ticket at Vinton Express, 310 S. K Ave. in Vinton. He claimed his prize Monday at the lottery’s Cedar Rapids regional offic... Benton County Board of Supervisor Notes for 8/6/24 - Part 1 - Road Closure
Tuesday's Supervisor meeting began with a call to order, and a change to the agenda, taking off item 10 until a later time. The Agenda was then approved as well as minutes from the last meeting. All m...