Events and Activities : Benton County Development Group Announces contest winners

BENTON COUNTY – Benton County residents have shared their photographic skills by taking pictures of people, events, and places throughout the county and submitting them to the “Photos of Benton County” contest. You can vote for your favorite photos at www.bentoncountyiowa.com; until Wednesday, August 18th at 3:00 pm; however, you can vote in person on August 19th until 3:00 pm at Fifth Street Koffee Haus (102 East 5th Street, Vinton). The winning photos will be announced on Thursday, August 19, 2010, at Fifth Street Koffee Haus (102 East 5th Street, Vinton) at 3:30 pm. There will be two winners in each of the three categories as follows: Adult amateur – 1st place, $50, 2nd place, $25 Adult professional – 1st place, $50, 2nd place, $25 Youth (under 18) – 1st place, $50, 2nd place, $25 “Whether we’re trying to attract businesses, residents, or tourists; a picture of Benton County best conveys who and what we are,” said Benton Development Group Executive Director Ranae Becker. “Benton Development Group wants to thank all of those who submitted the wonderful Benton County photos.” The 2011 “Photos of Benton County” Contest will have a due date of June 16th so photos are available for voting at the 2011 Benton County Fair (BDG booth in the exhibition hall). Please see the www.bentoncountyiowa.com website for additional details or call 319-472-5545.