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4-H Summer Science Discovery Camp explores the environment and empowers youth
Benton County, Iowa – Benton County Extension and Outreach’s 4-H Summer Science Discovery camp brought natural resources and environmental education to 126 kindergarten through fifth grade student... Farmers Mercantile Hall -Sidewalk Renovation Project
Many of you are familiar with the Farmers Mercantile Hall in Garrison. The location provides hours of entertainment for those who love to spend an afternoon enjoying various types of music organized a... Highway 218 is now open!
Roadwork on Highway 218 north of Vinton is now complete!... Benton County Board of Supervisor Notes 7/16/24
The Benton County Board of Supervisors called their regular Tuesday meeting to order. Present were Rick Primmer, Tracy Seeman and Gary Bierschenk.Most discussion was held at the end of the meeting con... Open House planned for ECICOG Housing Opportunities in Atkins July 21
The United Way of Iowa recently released its “United Way ALICE” report for Iowa. In 2021 the report documents 10,075 households in Benton County. Of these, 29% are unable to meet a basic need...
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...