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LIFESERVE BLOOD CENTER - March 18th, 2024 9:44 pm
Time to roll up your sleeves and save lives
with LifeServe Blood Center. LifeServe Blood Center is calling all community members to
participate in blood donation drives this spring, in your neighborhood. Each donation
bolsters the blood supply for local hospitals, and LifeServe aims to emphasize the crucial
role that each donor plays in supporting healthcare services within their own
communities.
TRINITY LUTHERAN CHURCH - March 18th, 2024 7:22 pm
Trinity Lutheran Church located at 1002 East 13th Street, will be holding its To Go meals on Thursdays from 5-6:30 p.m.Thursday, March 21, the church will be serving Barbecue beef sandwich, chips, corn casserole, dessert.Delivery will be from the kitchen door. Enter the parking lot on 13th St. and exit on the county home road.
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BENTON COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE - March 18th, 2024 12:20 pm
On the 13th of March, 2024, at approximately 14:32 hours, a Benton County Sheriff's deputy observed a silver Chevy Silverado with no license plates traveling westbound in the 2900 block of 74th St. near Atkins. The deputy attempted initiate a traffic stop on the vehicle, but it took off at a high rate of speed and a pursuit ensued. The pursuit went south onto 29th Ave and then went eastbound on various gravel roads into Linn County.
BENTON COUNTY PORK PRODUCERS - March 15th, 2024 5:10 pm
Recognizing the critical role that food pantries play in addressing hunger within communities, IPPA is reimbursing county pork producer organizations up to $1,000 for pork products donated to food pantries in their counties. This initiative underscores Iowa pork producers’ dedication to giving back to their communities."Amid the ongoing challenges faced by many Iowa families, pork producers step up and offer assistance wherever possible," said Matt Gent, a pig farmer from Wellman who serves as IPPA president.
HAYLEY RIPPEL, BENTON COUNTY AUDITOR - March 15th, 2024 4:58 pm
Property owners in Iowa will soon receive a new mailing which will contain information about the proposed property
tax rates for the next fiscal year. Iowa Code 24.2A requires that a budget statement be mailed to property owners after
March 20 of each year. The budget statement will include information regarding school, county, and city proposed tax
rates as well as information about scheduled public hearings regarding the proposed tax rates.
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BENTON COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE - March 14th, 2024 10:01 am
On 3-13-2024, at about 7:21 PM, the Benton County Sheriff’s Office received a 911 call reporting vehicle accident with injury on Main St in Shellsburg IA.Deputies responded and found that a 2019 Polaris ATV being driven on Main St, had overturned and the driver and sole occupant was injured.The driver, a 48-yr old male, from Shellsburg IA, was transported by air to the U of I Hospital in Iowa City.
VINTON TODAY - March 13th, 2024 11:50 am
PALM SUNDAY - Sunday, March 24Prairie Creek Christian Church - 2745 55th St. - Vintonwww.prairiecreekchristianchurch.com4-7:00 p.m. Showing of the movie, "Passion of the Christ"Bethlehem Lutheran Church - 1206 C Ave. - VintonHoly Week will begin at Bethlehem Lutheran Church on Palm Sunday, March 24th with a Procession of the Palms & Holy Communion Worship Service at 9:00 a.
BENTON COUNTY CONSERVATION - March 12th, 2024 2:10 pm
NOTICE TO BIDDERS NOTICE TO BIDDERS FOR THE WATER DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM IMPROVEMENTS AT WILDCAT BLUFF RECREATION AREA. PROJECT SEH NO. BENCC 173778REQUEST FOR BID BASED ON THE PROJECT MANUAL, SPECS, AND BIDDING DOCUMENTS. Notice of Acceptance of Sealed BidsThe Benton County Conservation Board will be accepting sealed bids for a meeting on April 8th, 2024 at 5:45pm for Water Distribution System Improvements at Wildcat Bluff Recreation Area.
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VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR - March 7th, 2024 11:51 pm
In a post on Tactical Creations' Facebook page, an announcement was made that read as follows:" ****STORE ANNOUNCEMENT****Starting today the store will be run and managed by Trent. We appreciate all of our customers and their support during this time."The owner of Tactical Creations, Robert "Bob" Wayne DuCharme, 59 of Vinton, has been accused of sexual abuse of children.
VINTON KIWANIS CLUB - March 6th, 2024 9:14 pm
The Vinton Kiwanis Club has invited the Easter Bunny to come to Kiwanis Park in Vinton on Saturday, March 30 at 10:00 a.m.Children ages 10 an under are welcome to join the fun. In case of inclement weather, the fun will take place at the Vinton Skate Center.
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