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Benton SWCD Holding Conservation Poster Contest for Students
The Benton Soil & Water Conservation District (SWCD) is hosting a local poster contest for students in grades K-12. Posters must reflect the contest theme, One Water. This t...
Following Marengo Fire, 3 area Departments to have gear replaced by the State
Iowa Homeland Security will be paying over $600,000 to replace firefighting equipment and gear that was damaged in the Marengo explosion which happened on December 8, 2022. The company C6-Zero which o...
Individual District Speech Contest to be Held at Union
Union Community School District is excited to host IHSSA Individual District Speech contest again this year! There will be hundreds of students, coaches, parents and friends throughout the d...
4th St. Diner will be closed today 2/16/23
The 4th St. Diner will be closed today, Thursday, February 16, 2023 due to the weather. ...
Nominations now being accepted for 2023 Governor's Volunteer Awards
Volunteer Iowa is now accepting nominations for the 2023 Governor’s Volunteer Awards; entry deadline is April 17 at 6:00pm.The Governor’s Volunteer Awards program, established in 1982, provides an...
Showers of Blessing Winter Clearance
“Showers of Blessing”, an ecumenical outreach, formerly known as the Tuesday Free Store, will be open Tuesdays, February 28 through March 28, 2023 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., under new management at th...
Benton County Conservation Board Approves Rules and Regulations
NOTICE The Benton County Conservation Board Approved Rules and Regulations on February 13, 2023. Complete Rules and Regulations can be found on the county's website: https://www.bentonc...
2023 Most Endangered Property Designation adds Vinton's Seed House
Vinton was home to one of the first canning operations west of the Mississippi River, and it was referred to by residents and regional media as the unofficial Sweet Corn Capital of the U.S. Vinton boa... Notice: Vinton City Council intends to fill Council Vacancy by Appointment
Notice is Hereby Given:That the Council of the City of Vinton, Iowa intends to fill a vacancy of the 3rd Ward Council position by appointment at the March 9, 2023 council meeting at 7:00pm held in Cou...
LaPorte PD assist in taking down Mexican Man in Drug Trafficking Organization
Mexican Man Involved in Mexico‑Based Drug Trafficking Organization Found Guilty in Federal Court A Mexican man involved in a Mexico‑based drug trafficking organization that...