Friday, May 15, 2026
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Article Thumbnail. Roger Uthoff (Commissaire Intendent) and Alan Woodhouse (Chef-De-Gare) present Tony Islas (Assistant Principal) with gift cards for the Backpack Program

Benton County 40-8

40-8 is an independent , by invitation, honor organization of male and female, US veterans.The 40-8 is committed to charitable and patriotic aims. Our purpose is to uphold and defend the United States Constitution, to promote the well-being of veterans and their widows and orphans, and to actively participate in selected charities, and endeavors, which include programs that promote child welfare and nurse training.

Would you like to give a gift of food to the food insecure?

The Wesley Methodist Church food pantry has 107 registered households, sometimes serving 127 people a month. Last month the church served over 200 people! If you can help the pantry, they accept monetary or food donations by the case.
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Highway 150 Urbana Roundabout is Now Open!

The roundabout on Highway 150, at the Urbana corner is now open for business!Be cautious as you approach the corner, the speed limit is 20 mph on the roundabout.
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Santa stops to visit at Farmers Savings Bank's Open House

During Friday's Holiday Open House, Santa made his way to see the children at Farmers Savings Bank & Trust. Avery and Henry Halstead stopped to visit with Santa and tell him their requests for Christmas this year.
Article Thumbnail. The Meats Evaluation team receives 10th place at state. From left to right are JR Becker, Kait Ballard, Marcus Ricklefs, and Katilynn Guldner.

Benton FFA Fall Career Development Events Recap

Breck Coffland, Chapter ReporterThe Benton Community FFA participated in four CDEs (Career Development Events) this fall at various locations throughout the state of Iowa.

Roundabout to open December 9th, or thereabouts

I've had the question posed to me a lot since summer. "When is the roundabout going to be done at the Urbana corner?" I've learned to explain that just because there's a date it doesn't necessarily mean that the road will be open.