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Benton County Fair Queen Bio: Olivia Hanson
My name is Olivia Hanson and I live just outside of LaPorte City, Iowa. I am the daughter of Robert and Maureen Hanson and I am the 5th of 6 kids in my family. I am a proud member of the Bruce Booster... Vinton Woman victim in Linn County Triple Murder
On Wednesday by night, the Linn County Sheriff's Department responded to a call in the 3600 block of East Otter Road, north of Robins. As a result of the call, according to police reports, Luke W... $7.8 Million in Grants to Help Connect Iowans to Critical Services
The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Transit Administration (FTA) today announced $7.8 million for 17 projects that will improve public transportation for people with disabilities, old...
Vinton Public Library asks for a few minutes of your time
Annual community surveys are an important part of our library's strategic planning process. Please take a moment to tell us how we're doing with our library programming for adults and kids!https://www... United Way Program Puts Over $2.6 Million Back Into Eastern Iowa
United Way Program Puts Over $2.6 Million Back Into Eastern Iowa
The VITA program concludes for 2023 Tax Season
United Way of East Central Iowa (UWECI) proudly wraps up its
Volunteer Income Tax As...
4-H Night at the Grandstand June 19th
On June 19th join the local 4-H organization for 4-H Night at the Grandstand! The fun begins at 6:00 p.m.at the Benton County Fairgrounds. We will kick off the Benton County Fair!The 4-H Exhibitor Awa... Vinton Community Foundation Distributes $43,920.76 to Local Organizations
The Vinton Community Foundation is announcing the distribution of $43,920.76 in grants to the following organizations serving the City of Vinton. Vinton Community Foundation & Local Optio...
Urlaubs trace Family History back to events surrounding D-Day, June 6, 1944
Recently Mark and LuAnn Urlaub took a trip to honor LuAnn’s uncle, an uncle she never met. "Mark and I wanted to learn more about my Uncle Marvin A. Kraus' service and see the places that Dad spoke ... Benton County Primary Election Results
On Tuesday, June 4, 2024 Benton County Residents voted for their choice of candidates that will be voted on in November's Election. Of the 18,644 registered voters, only 2,439 ballots were cast, ... Benton County Conservation to move Old Creamery Nature Trailhead in Vinton
In honor of World Bicycle Day, we have some exciting news to share!Benton County Conservation has received a grant through Max and Helen Guernsey Charitable Foundation to relocate the Old Creame...