END OF SUMMER TRAFFIC ENFORCEMENT

IOWA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
August 10, 2023 3:47 pm

Last year, during the final weeks of summer (August 1-September 4, 2022), there were 40 traffic fatalities in Iowa; 30% of those fatalities were alcohol/drug related*.

Presidential Candidate Ryan Binkley makes stop in Vinton

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
August 10, 2023 2:44 pm

Republican candidate for president, Ryan Binkley made a stop in Vinton on Wednesday afternoon at Brickside Brew-N-Chew in downtown Vinton. Binkley is the pastor of Create Church in Richardson, Texas as well as the president and CEO of Generational Group out of Texas.

Benton and Linn Co. 4-H Programs Strengthen Food Security by focusing on Poultry

BENTON COUNTY EXTENSION
August 10, 2023 1:11 pm

Over the last three years, the Linn and Benton County 4-H programs have partnered to donate over 1300 pounds of poultry to the Hawkeye Area Community Action Program (HACAP).

Thank you from business donations for queen contest

BENTON COUNTY FAIR
August 9, 2023 5:42 pm

The Benton County Fair Board would like to take this opportunity to congratulate Izzie Birker as the 2023 Benton County Fair Queen, Kait Ballard as the 2023 Benton County Fair Princesses, Izzie Birker as Miss Congeniality.

Urbana Man Pleads Guilty to Sexual Exploitation of a Child

U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE
August 9, 2023 5:40 pm

                        A man who sexually exploited a child pled guilty on August 4, 2023, in federal court in Cedar Rapids.                         Michael Heinitz, age 20, of Urbana, was convicted of one count of sexual exploitation of a child.

ECI REC Maintains nearly 2,300 miles of Powerlines

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
August 9, 2023 12:08 pm

When you think of electricity, you might think of power lines and the poles that hold them in the air. But if you venture out into the countryside, you might run across Maurer Tree Service out of Fairbank.

71 Students in Benton County have ESA applications approved

IOWA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
August 9, 2023 11:15 am

Today, the Iowa Department of Education announced that 18,627 Students First education savings accounts (ESAs) have been approved as of August 4. Less than 1,000 applications remain in review while parents or guardians provide additional information or documentation to confirm eligibility.

Vinton Public Library News for August 14-19

VINTON PUBLIC LIBRARY
August 9, 2023 11:08 am

This week we're excited to host a special Violin Storytime, featuring Mira Gibbons! Mira shares her love of music with children by visiting libraries and playing her violin.

Saturday evening fire brings Benton County and neighboring Fire Departments

VINTON TODAY
August 9, 2023 9:46 am

Several area fire departments, EMS, the Salvation Army, and Benton County EMA all quickly responded to a fire on Saturday evening in Newhall. The fire occurred southwest of Newhall at 2595 72nd St.

School Clothing Vouchers Available from the Salvation Army

SALVATION ARMY
August 8, 2023 3:48 pm

The Salvation Army of Benton County is offering vouchers for school clothing to be used at the Salvation Army Clothing Store at  5824 Council St NE, Cedar Rapids Iowa 52402.