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Deadline today (May 3) for Faith in Action Labor Project Applications

Each year, Blessed Hope Community Church holds a Faith in Action in town mission trip. The church is making plans now for their 2024 trip.  Labor Projects are needed, nominate someone today! Could you or someone you know benefit from free labor services such as yard work, cleaning, light construction, painting/scraping, etc.
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Benton County approves the hiring of Assistant County Attorney

Following the resignation of Benton County assistant attorney Tim Dille, the County Attorney's office was in need of a replacement. Approval was given by the Benton County Supervisors on Wednesday to hire Attorney Alisha Stach-Lorang.

Governor opposes National Guard move to Space Force

By Robin OpsahlIowa Gov. Kim Reynolds signed on to a letter Monday alongside 47 other state governors, as well as five territories and commonwealths, opposing the Biden administration’s move to incorporate Air National Guard service members into the Space Force.

FAREWAY CELEBRATES NATIONAL NURSE'S DAY WITH DISCOUNT

 Fareway Stores, Inc. will showcase its appreciation of medical professionals with a special offer. In honor of National Nurses Day on Monday, May 6, all medical professionals are eligible to receive a 10 percent discount at the register.
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HACAP Food Reservoir, Bloomsbury Farm set to reveal 2024 corn maze design May 10

HACAP Food Reservoir and  Bloomsbury Farm  will be holding a ribbon cutting ceremony May 10th  at 1:30 PM at Bloomsbury Farm to reveal the design for Bloomsbury's annual corn maze, which will feature local food bank,  HACAP Food Reservoir, in an effort to raise more awareness surrounding food insecurity in our community.
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Shellsburg man arrested, charged with 1st Degree Murder

In a criminal complaint filed in Tama County Shellsburg resident, Huston William Danker, 27 was the second suspect arrested in connection with a 2021 murder of Ryan Roy Cooper of Traer.
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Former Benton Community Associate trial set for July

Melissa Sherbon, 42, a former special education associate at the middle/high school of the Benton Community School District was arrested and charged with phone dissemination of obscene materials to minors.

NOTICE: Roadside spraying will begin May 6, 2024

NOTICEROADSIDE SPRAYINGRoadside spraying will begin May 6, 2024Signs Available for Native & Wildflower PlantsNO OTHER SIGNS WILL BE GIVEN(2024 Program will be spot spraying only)Benton County has a Do Not Spray Sign permitting process that can be found in the IRM portion of the Benton County Website.