Secretary Naig Announces Investments in 14 Iowa Urban Water Quality Projects

IOWA SECRETARY OF AGRICULTURE
April 25, 2024 12:05 pm

Belle Plaine is among 14 area urban water projects. The Belle Plaine Wellfield Wetland Restoration Project will receive an investment of $250,000 to build a stormwater wetland at Belle Plaine’s wellfield.

Money, money, money

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
April 25, 2024 12:05 pm

Former Benton County Auditor, Jill Marlow addressed the Benton County Supervisors during the budget hearing on Tuesday for the county's Fiscal Year 2025.

Notice to landowners

GINA EDLER, BENTON COUNTY DEPUTY AUDITOR
April 25, 2024 11:46 am

Resolution #24-34DESTRUCTION OF NOXIOUS WEEDSBe It Resolved by the Board of Supervisors of Benton County, Iowa that pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 317, Code of Iowa, it is hereby ordered:1.

Urbana to build new Water Storage System

CITY OF URBANA
April 25, 2024 11:46 am

The City of Urbana has published a list of questions and answers concerning the construction of a new water storage system. The information is shared below.

Win T-Bone Steaks During May Beef Month

FARM BUREAU FINANCIAL SERVICES
April 24, 2024 2:38 pm

Each Tuesday in May, Vinton Fareway & Roy’s Hometown Grocery shoppers have a chance to win a pack of T-bone steaks, courtesy of Benton County Farm Bureau.

Senate sends bill on traffic camera regulation, DOT oversight to governor

IOWA CAPITAL DISPATCH
April 24, 2024 12:37 pm

By Robin OpsahlA bill regulating — but not banning — traffic camera use by local law enforcement was sent to Gov. Kim Reynolds by the Senate with bipartisan support Monday.

Junior Achievement of Eastern Iowa Receives Grant from Wells Fargo Foundation

VINTON TODAY
April 23, 2024 5:33 pm

Junior Achievement of Eastern Iowa today announced it has received $92,000 from the Wells Fargo Foundation to support local youth financial literacy programs.

Bill on history, social studies class requirements clears Legislature

IOWA CAPITAL DISPATCH
April 23, 2024 5:31 pm

By Robin Opsahl

Eastern Iowa Honor Flight 50th flight named for WWII veteran Mike Wilson

EASTERN IOWA HONOR FLIGHT
April 22, 2024 1:55 pm

Eastern Iowa Honor Flight announces 50th flight named for WWII veteran Mike Wilson Flight #50 to include 88 veterans and special guests On Wednesday, May 1, the Eastern Iowa Honor Flight will launch Flight #50.

Primary Election Information for Benton County

HAYLEY RIPPEL, BENTON COUNTY AUDITOR
April 22, 2024 12:10 pm

Primary Election What is the Primary Election? The Primary Election is held for the members of political parties to nominate candidates for the General Election.