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Local Citizens Receive Recognition at Governor's Volunteer Award
The following organization and individuals from Benton County and the surrounding area, will receive a Governor’s Volunteer Award from Governor Kim Reynolds and Lt. Governor Adam Gregg during a spe... It's time to Party in the Park!
This year as Vinton residents finished their hot dogs at Farmers Savings Bank & Trust the kids were lining up to race down the street in the Kiddie Parade. This year, the theme was to "Let your imagin... Retirement Open House in Honor of Scott Hansen's 25 Years of Service
Please join us Friday, June 28th, 2024
from 10 am—2 pm to celebrate Scott Hansen
and the 25 years he has devoted to Benton
County and the State of Iowa through
Emergency Management.
A ligh... SAND URGES IOWANS AND GOVERNMENT ENTITIES TO BE ON THE LOOK-OUT FOR SCAMS
State Auditor Rob Sand today urged Iowans and their community leaders to be on alert for people preying on victims of the flooding in Iowa.“Iowans are known for rallying around victims of natural di...
2024 Faith in Action assists area residents
Blessed Hope Community Church completed its 8th Annual Faith in Action, an "in-town mission trip." The purpose of the project is to lend a hand to those in the community who have a need for repairs a... It's A-Maze-ing to get around town
After an early morning call where I needed to exit town quickly, I began my trip. Cones, and signs greeted me on Hwy 218 before I got to the edge of town. Then I headed down North K Ave. along the riv... Area FFA Members selected to be Grandstand Ushers
Center Point-Urbana FFA was proud to announce that two of its members have been selected to Grandstand Ushers at the 2024 Iowa State FairJordynn Fink (parents Sean and Denise Fink) and Bella Edle... Reminder: Treasurer's Office closed on Thursday, June 27
Reminder: On June 27, 2024, both Motor Vehicle and Driver's License will be closed for training while the staff attends training. ...
New Faces in Conservation - Integrated Roadside Management
The Roadside Department/Weed Commissioner duties have recently shifted to be under the umbrella of
Benton County Conservation. Benton County is now one of 16 counties in Iowa where the roadside
prog... Celebrate the Fourth of July Responsibly
As Iowans celebrate Independence Day, the Governor’s Traffic Safety Bureau (GTSB) reminds all drivers, No One's a Good DRUNK Driver. In 2022, a person was killed every 39 minutes in a drunk-dri...