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Local Adult and Youth Volunteers needed for Youth Gardens
Join us this summer at the Youth Gardens! On March 19, there will be an informational meeting at the Benton County Extension Office. The group is seeking the help of both adults and youth. For more i... First Severe Risk of the Year Friday
A strong storm system will pass through the area, with unseasonably warm temperatures and higher humidity fostering a favorable environment for two rounds of strong to severe storms.○ 1st Round: Ear...
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Attorney General Brenna Bird Alerts Iowans to Rising Imposter Scams
Attorney General Brenna Bird recently released the top complaints and scams her office handled in 2025. Rising to the second most reported category were im...
Introducing Adopt-a-Prairie in Benton County!
Have you ever wished the roadside next to your property was full of wildflowers instead of fescue or smooth brome?Now it can be.Benton County’s new Adopt-a-Prairie program allows rural residents to ... Center Point-Urbana FFA finds success at Sub-Districts
By Co-Reporters: Audrey Seiler and Addyson SweeneyThe Center Point-Urbana FFA chapter had an outstanding day at sub-districts. Beginning with teams, Conduct of Chapter Meetings scored gold and placed ...
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Department of War announces the loss of another Iowan
In a statement from the Department of War, the announcement of the death of an Iowa Army Reserve Soldier who was supporting Operation Epic Fury.Major Jeffrey R. O'Brien, 45, of Indianola, Iowa, died o... Endangered Person Advisory
The Warren County Sheriff’s Office and the Iowa Division of Criminal Investigation are issuing an Endangered Person Advisory for 78-year-old Cheryl Anderson. Cheryl was reported missing on March 3, ... Discounted trees available at distribution events this spring
The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR), through a partnership with Alliant Energy, is offering a mixture of hardwoods, low-growing ornamental and evergreen tree species for $25 each.Alliant En...
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Iowan among U.S. service members killed by Iranian strike in Kuwait
In a statement from Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds, she said, "The Department of War has identified four Army Reserve soldiers with the 103rd Sustainment Command based in Des Moines, Iowa, who were killed... Iowa Attorney General Bird stops at the Benton County Sheriff's Office
We had the pleasure of welcoming Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird to the Benton County Sheriff’s Office yesterday! During her visit, we provided a tour of our facility and had an open discussion ab...
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