Benton County Fair Queen Bio: Olivia Hanson

BENTON COUNTY FAIR
June 9, 2024 6:10 pm

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.

Vinton Woman victim in Linn County Triple Murder

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
June 6, 2024 3:20 pm

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 Wade Truesdell, 34 of Marion was arrested and has been charged with one count of attempted murder and three counts of First Degree Murder.

$7.8 Million in Grants to Help Connect Iowans to Critical Services

U.S. DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
June 6, 2024 1:32 pm

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, older adults, and low-income individuals.

Vinton Public Library asks for a few minutes of your time

VINTON PUBLIC LIBRARY
June 6, 2024 1:13 pm

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
June 6, 2024 1:13 pm

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 Assistance (VITA) Program with a successful 2023 tax season.

4-H Night at the Grandstand June 19th

IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY EXTENSION
June 6, 2024 1:13 pm

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 kic

Vinton Community Foundation Distributes $43,920.76 to Local Organizations

VINTON COMMUNITY FOUNDATION
June 6, 2024 1:12 pm

 The  Vinton  Community Foundation  is announcing the distribution of $43,920.76  in grants  to  the following  organizations serving  the City of Vinton.

Urlaubs trace Family History back to events surrounding D-Day, June 6, 1944

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
June 5, 2024 10:48 pm

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 of.

Benton County Primary Election Results

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
June 4, 2024 10:03 pm

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, or 13.

Benton County Conservation to move Old Creamery Nature Trailhead in Vinton

BENTON COUNTY CONSERVATION
June 4, 2024 8:49 pm

 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 Creamery Nature Trail Vinton Trailhead! No longer will you have to wait for stalled railcars or dodge traffic on HWY 218! WOOHOO!The Anderson family has donated the land to make this project possible.