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American Legion George G Luckey Post 57 & Bear Creek neighbors Honor the Fallen

On Memorial Day, Monday, May 27, the local American Legion George G. Luckey Post 57, held a brief ceremony, The men and women of the legion lowered a wreath into the river in honor of those who paid ...

Benton County Auditor files lawsuit against Benton County Supervisors

Benton County Auditor, Hayley Rippel, has filed a lawsuit against the Board of Supervisors. The lawsuit appears to reflect the same complaints filed to the Iowa Public Board of Information concerning ...

Candidate Resume: Ron Tippett for Supervisor

With the primary election just a little over a week away, I want to share some information with you all. I’m originally from LaPorte City and have spent the last 38 years working in Law Enforceme...

Memorial Day Events

UPDATED: The Bear Creek Cemetery will hold its Annual Memorial Day Service at 9:00 a.m. on Memorial Day.Breakfast will be served from 7:30 am-10:30 am at the church for a free will donation.The church...

BENTON COUNTY POLLING PLACES

BENTON COUNTY POLLING PLACESPrimary ElectionJune 4, 2024Polls open 7:00 A.M. to 8:00 P.M.PRECINCT POLLING PLACESBelle Plaine I Community Center, RSVP Room1309 5th Avenue, Belle Plaine, IABelle Plaine ...

"Twisty the Fly and I go to a Garage Sale" now available

Waylon Struve, six years old, gave the inspiration for a book written by his aunt Breanna Stephenson. It all started because of an ordinary morning in the Struve home. It began with the birth of a fly...

Candidate Resume: Bruce Volz for Supervisor

 I was born and raised on a family farm west of Norway.  I attended Norway schools and graduated in 1976. I worked for United Airlines for 27 years, that is where I met my wife.  Unfort...

Severe Weather expected Today (Friday) and Sunday

Map for Sunday Key Messages ● Severe weather is possible this morning and again this afternoon and evening. Damaging winds to 70 mph, large hail to the size of quarters, and tornadoes are possible. ● Sev...

Candidate Resume: Kellie VanRee for Supervisor

Since I submitted my background information in a prior article, I would like to take the opportunity to explain why I am the best candidate for Benton County Supervisor. My goals are simple and are an...

No Email on May 27 and 28

Due to Memorial Day, there will be no outbound email on Monday or Tuesday, May 27th and 28th. However, there will be posts added I'm sure on those days, but not as many as there usually are. Anyt...