Venega and Assem arrest following Stolen Vehicle recovered

BENTON COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE
March 1, 2019 8:24 pm

On 3-1-19, at about 4:45 PM, Benton County Deputies made a felony car stop on Pearl St in Shellsburg IA with a reported stolen vehicle.A silver 2005 Chevrolet Impala, reported stolen in Cedar Rapids IA on 3-1-19, had been spotted by its owner and followed to Shellsburg where Deputies located it.

Plans for Hannen Lake Park

BENTON COUNTY CONSERVATION
February 28, 2019 7:48 pm

 By Collin Strickland, Park RangerThroughout my first full year as Park Ranger at Hannen, I have put a lot of thought into planning future projects for the park.

Community Asked to be Part of Annual Graduation Celebrations

ERIN MONAGHAN
February 28, 2019 7:48 pm

Plans are underway for the annual initiative to recognize area students who have beaten the odds to succeed by graduating from high school while living in foster care, living on their own, who are homeless, or who may not otherwise be able to celebrate their accomplishments.

Benton County Conservation seeks volunteers and donations

BENTON COUNTY CONSERVATION
February 28, 2019 3:28 am

Interested in volunteering or sponsoring? Volunteer opportunities include gardening, trail work, special events, helping with environmental education programming, staffing the nature center, and assisting with various projects.

A Special Thanks to Campground Hosts

BENTON COUNTY CONSERVATION
February 28, 2019 3:28 am

By Scott Bahmann, Rodgers Park Ranger As a park ranger in a county park, besides law enforcement, I am held accountable for many things during the camping season.

Kris Howes-Vonstein named 2019 Iowa Teacher of the Year Runner Up

VINTON SHELLSBURG SCHOOL DISTRICT
February 28, 2019 3:25 am

On Tuesday, February 26, 2019 VSCSD Superintendent Mary Jo Hainstock, Middle School Principal Shelly Peterson and seventh-grade science teacher, Kris Howes-Vonstein, traveled to Des Moines for the annual Outstanding Iowa Teachers Recognition Luncheon.

Update on the River Parks

BENTON COUNTY CONSERVATION
February 27, 2019 10:04 am

By Jon Geiger, Park Ranger We are excited to announce that Hoefle-Dulin County Park has received a new playground. Many years ago this park had a swing set and a slide that had become worn out and no longer met the criteria for a safe playground.

Don’t Make Them, Take Them

BENTON COUNTY CONSERVATION
February 27, 2019 9:45 am

By Zach Parmater, Conservation Tech Everyone is always talking about the amount of time kids spend on electronics this day and age. Just take the devices away and shoo your children outside.

Well, I Guess It’s Your Money....

KAREN PHELPS, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, BCC
February 27, 2019 9:18 am

“Hey boss, someone smashed the gate at Minne Estema.” How’s that for a Monday morning greeting at the office? The River Parks Ranger, Jon Geiger, was waiting for me when I arrived at work that morning.

Clean up continues from the winter storms

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
February 25, 2019 7:28 am

The Vinton street crews continue to clean up following the storms and winds that moved through the area over the weekend.Along with cleaning the streets, they are also working to clear the city parking areas of the ice build up.