A Warrant, stolen vehicle, high speed chase, grass fire and finally, Jail

BELLE PLAIN POLICE DEPARTMENT
May 5, 2023 10:50 pm

On Friday, May 5, 2023, Harry Lyle Meader III, 49, of Cedar Rapids, was arrested following a high-speed pursuit that reached speeds of over 100 mph. Meader was wanted through Linn County on felony charges and was spotted driving a stolen Chevy Trailblazer.

Application & administrative rules for Students First Education Savings Accounts

IOWA GOVERNOR'S OFFICE
May 4, 2023 10:22 pm

Governor Reynolds has announced that applications for Students First Educations Savings Accounts (ESAs) will be accepted starting May 31, 2023. The Students First Act was signed into law earlier this year and will provide state funding for eligible students who attend accredited nonpublic schools starting in the 2023-2024 school year.

Good Neighbor Recipients recognized by Vinton Unlimited and the Palace Theatre

VINTON UNLIMITED
May 4, 2023 1:17 pm

Good Neighbor RecipientsThe Palace Theatre and Vinton Unlimited are proud to announce the latest Vinton Good Neighbor recipients. The Good Neighbor project is an effort to recognize those in our community whose good deeds may go unnoticed, to encourage people to look for the positive things in our community, and hopefully prompt residents to participate and become “good neighbors” themselves.

Urbana Roundabout Reopened

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
May 4, 2023 12:13 am

The roundabout at the Urbana corner, on Highway 150 is now reopened for traffic

3rd Grade Ag Day at the Fairgrounds

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
May 4, 2023 12:10 am

The Benton County Fairgrounds was the site for the Benton County 3rd graders on Wednesday. Every year the Benton County Extension organizes the 3rd Grade Ag Day Beginning at 9:00 a.

Gov. Reynolds Signs Several Bills into Law

IOWA GOVERNOR'S OFFICE
May 3, 2023 11:01 pm

  Today, Governor Kim Reynolds signed the following bills into law:  HF 553: A bill for an act relating to affirmative defenses for entities using cybersecurity programs.

Settlement reached after wire ingested

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
May 3, 2023 10:45 am

In a lawsuit filed against the Vinton Family Restaurant, an area resident charged that the restaurant served him a bowl of chicken dumpling soup that contained wire fragments.

Honor a Veteran Ahead of Memorial Day

SECRETARY OF STATE
May 2, 2023 5:18 pm

As Memorial Day approaches, you and your family may be making plans to attend a Memorial Day service or visit a fallen soldier's grave. As you make these plans, it's also a great opportunity to pay tribute to a veteran in your life at sos.

East-Central Iowa Rural Electric Cooperative Awards 12 Students $1,000

ECI REC
May 2, 2023 5:05 pm

ScholarshipsEast-Central Iowa REC is proud to announce it has awarded $1,000 scholarships to one young man who plans to further his education in the Powerline Technician program and 11 graduating seniors who plan to further their education in a diverse range of programs.

Thank Your School Board Members for Developing Iowa's Future Together

VINTON TODAY
May 2, 2023 3:39 pm

The Iowa Association of School Boards (IASB) invites communities to celebrate and thank their local school board members during School Board Recognition Month, May 1-31, 2023.