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Blessed Hope Community Church seeking individuals who need a hand
Blessed Hope Community Church is preparing for our 7th Annual Faith in Action event!On June 8-10, we will be offering free labor services to complete projects in our community for those who could use some assistance - no strings attached. (We do ask that the homeowner/recipient provides materials if possible; however, some financial assistance may be available. Gov. Reynolds Signs Disaster Emergency Proclamation
Today, Governor Kim Reynolds issued a proclamation to ease restrictions on the transportation of materials related to disaster response and repairs. The proclamation is effective April 1 and continues through May 1, 2023. The proclamation suspends the regulatory provisions of Iowa Code pertaining to movement of loads related to disaster repairs and for hours of service for crews and drivers delivering goods and services while responding to disaster sites.
Roundabout at Urbana to be closed beginning April 17
If you travel on Iowa 150 near Urbana you should be aware of an upcoming road closure. Beginning on Monday, April 17 until mid-May, weather permitting, crews will close the roundabout on Iowa 150 west of Urbana at the intersection with 31st Avenue and 55th Street in Benton County so crews can resume construction of concrete shoulders and work on erosion control.
Anderson Creek Estates Phase 2 will be open for lot sales this April!
Things are happening at Anderson Creek! Anderson Creek Estates has released a plat map and other information concerning home ownership. Check out www.AndersonCreekEstates.com for the plat map and updates as they come up.A purchase agreement has been accepted with a builder from Palo as well as a local contractor starting a HOA with high-end duplexes. VFW Shellsburg Patriotic Youth Essay winners named
On Friday, March 31, 2023 our VFW and VFW Auxiliary presented Shellsburg Elementary School medals and certificates for their essay winners.We also presented Shellsburg Elementary School with a certificate of Appreciation for letting our organization come into their school to honor our Veterans and their families. Teachers also each received a certificate of appreciation. VFW & VFW Auxiliary 8884 Award Tilford Elementary Essay Winners
Our Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW Auxiliary 8884) in Vinton holds an Elementary 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade Essay contest each year. The 5th grade students are all at Shellsburg along with 3rd, and 4th graders at Tilford. This year we had 106 third graders; 106 Fourth graders and 88 fifth graders in the two schools combined. A total of 300 students wrote essays for us. Benton County Emergency Management warns residents of fast moving storms
The possibility of tornados, strong winds, hail and all the damage that comes with these storms are expected to arrive in our area this afternoon. Area schools are closing early to avoid having the high provile buses loaded with children on the roads during the event. Belle Plaine at 1:00 p.m.Benton Community at 12:00 p.m.Center Point-Urbana at 12:45 p. Controlled burn on Wednesday evening causes motorists concern
Residents traveling on Highway 150 near Urbana late in the evening on Wednesday night, saw flames, a lot of flames. The fire could be seen from miles away. The Urbana Fire Department was conducting a controlled burn in an area field located near the Urbana corner, north of the ECI REC offices.From the north and west sides of the highway, the fire looked pretty ominous. Benton County Attorney's Office and Assistants share with area Kiwanis
Benton County Attorney, Ray Lough along with his two assistant attorneys Tim Dille and Megan Hall spoke briefly to the Vinton Kiwanis Club. The three shared a little about their experience and duties as part of the team in Benton County. Both Dille and Hall were appointed to their positions under former county attorney Dave Thompson and have continued in their positions under Lough. Vinton-Shellsburg Prom 2023 Grand March April 15
The Vinton-Shellsburg Prom 2023 Grand March will be held on Saturday, April 15 in the High School Auditorium. The doors will open at 6:00 p.m. and the event will begin at 6:30 p.m. This is a free event and the public is welcome to attend.