The Benton County Fair will once again host Bacon Buddies ® in the Swine Arena on Friday, June 21 at 3:00 p.m.Persons with an intellectual and/or developmental disability up to age 23 are paired with one or two youth mentors and a pig.

Draft FY 2025-29 Iowa Transportation Improvement Program presented to the Iowa Transportation Commission Today.-The Iowa Department of Transportation presented the Iowa Transportation Commission with the draft Fiscal Year 2025-2029 Iowa Transportation Improvement Program at its meeting today.

Day one of the Samantha Bevans trial began with opening arguments from the Assistant Iowa Attorney General, Monty Platz and seated with him was Benton County Assistant Attorney Tim Dille.

Vinton-Shellsburg Retireesand Award Winnerswill be honored at a public open-house receptionWednesday, May 15, 2024,from 4:00 to 5:30 p.m.at Vinton Skate Center*There will be a brief program at 4:30.

If you drive on Iowa 150 near Urbana you need to be aware of an upcoming construction project that may impact your trip according to the Iowa Department of Transportation’s Cedar Rapids construction office.

Samantha Faith Bevans, 34 formerly of Palo, will face a jury trial in Benton County District Court this week. Jury selection was held on Monday, with 110 jurors being summoned.

By: Co-Reporter, Izzie BirkerThe annual 3rd Grade Ag Day event was held at the fairgrounds on Wednesday, May 1st. 3rd graders from schools in Benton County were invited to participate in the rotations to learn about various animals and safety in agriculture settings.

Vinton-Shellsburg Community School District has been notified of a lawsuit filed by Melinda (Mindy) McClintock, an employee of the school.  In the lawsuit, McClintock is requesting a judgment be entered in her favor and is requesting that the Court order the following:-She would like a declaration that the district’s conduct is in violation of the law and make McClintock whole by providing her with appropriate lost earnings and benefits, with interest.

A single vehicle crash involving a 2014 Polaris RAZR was traveling on private property south of Bevier, Missouri   in Macon County, when the driver lost control.

What is the Primary Election?The Primary Election is held for the members of political parties to nominate candidates for the General Election. Party Affiliation The biggest difference between the Primary Election and all other elections is that a voter’s party affiliation matters.