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Appeals Court upholds convictions in David Miller case, but orders review of 'habitual offender' sentencing
A Feb. 21 ruling by a three-member Iowa Court of Appeals panel upheld the conviction of David Miller on manslaughter and motor vehicle theft charges. In October of 2016, a Benton County jury convicted...
Vinton Police Log, March 5-11
Vinton Police Department Log for Week of March 5 - 11, 2018
All Charges are subject to review by The Benton County Attorney’s Office. An arrest or criminal charge is merely an accusation ...
GARY ARNO LENTH
Gary Arno Lenth, 81, of Atkins, Iowa, formerly of St. Olaf, passed away on March 9, 2018, at St. Luke's Hospital in Cedar Rapids due to complications from surgery. He was born on Feb. 24, 1937, to Arn...
RAYMOND 'RAYMO' E. ROGGENTIEN
Raymond "Raymo" E. Roggentien, 58, of Belle Plaine, Iowa, passed away Saturday, March 10, 2018, at his home.
Visitation is 4 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, March 14, at Hrabak-Neuhaus Funeral Service, Belle Pl...
Annual call for Benton County Fair Queen candidates
The Benton County Fair is looking for young women who are interested in serving as a representative of the fair by becoming the Benton County Fair Queen. As a representative for the Benton County Fair...
Almeda Courtney
Almeda Courtney, 83, of Belle Plaine, Iowa, passed away Thursday, March 8, 2018, at her home.
Celebration of life is 4 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, March 13, 2018, at Hrabak-Neuhaus Funeral Service, Belle Plai... Alex Lon Johnson
Alex Lon Johnson, 59, of Norway, Iowa, passed away peacefully Friday, March 9, 2018, at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics surrounded by his loving family. Service: 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, March ... Almeda Courtney
Almeda Courtney, 83, of Belle Plaine, Iowa, passed away Thursday, March 8, 2018, at her home.
Celebration of life is 4 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, March 13, 2018, at Hrabak-Neuhaus Funeral Service, Belle Plai...
Alex Lon Johnson
Alex Lon Johnson, 59, of Norway, Iowa, passed away peacefully Friday, March 9, 2018, at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics surrounded by his loving family. Service: 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, March ...
Sara McLain is an October 2017 Upper Iowa University graduate
Upper Iowa University is pleased to announce Sara McLain of Atkins, IA, graduated Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Science degree in Human Services in October 2017.
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