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Iowa scores in 50-state education rankings decline from years past
By Jack O'ConnorIowa scored relatively well in education rankings among the states, but with declining test scores and on-time high school graduation rates decreasing, the state has fallen from its hi...
Olivia Hanson Crowned the Benton County Fair Queen for 2024
On a rainy Wednesday evening, following the FFA Awards night in the Grandstands, the new Benton County royalty and her court were named. Two candidates for the title of 2024 Benton County Fair Queen h... Benton County 4H Static Project Winners
Local competitions are happening at the Benton County Fair this week. Judging has commenced and the winners have been chosen in many of the categories. Congratulations to the individuals below! Y... Kelly Steffen Named 2024 National Lowell Milken Center Fellow
The Lowell Milken Center (LMC) for Unsung Heroes in
Fort Scott, Kansas, an international educational non-profit, has awarded its prestigious
Fellowship to Kelly Steffen, a social studies teacher a... There will be no email on Juneteenth
In recognition of the national holiday of Juneteenth, there will be no outgoing email on Wednesday, June 19, 2024. The holiday was established in 2021 by President Biden. To find out more about t...
Benton County Fair Events
It's Fair week in Benton County! Come on out and enjoy some fun and entertainment! Below are some of the highlights of the week!Wednesday, June 19, 6:00 p.m.Come to the grandstands for 4-H night and c...
Flags Retired by Local Legion Members
Legion members carried out the "Unserviceable Flag Ceremony" on Flag Day last week. The Legion has been honoring the worn flags across the nation with solemn retirement ceremonies since September of 1... Former Urbana Police Chief Sues City of Urbana, Mayor and City Clerk
The former Urbana Police Chief was put on leave last April following a move by the Urbana City Council. The council handed over the oversight authority to the "City Administrator." The City Clerk, Jen...
City Council Notes for 6/13/24 Meeting
The Vinton City Council met on Thursday evening for their first June meeting. meetings. The meeting was called to order followed by a roll call with all members present, Ron Hessenius, Rylie&nbs... Samantha Bevans Sentenced to Life in Prison
Samantha Bevans was found guilty of First Degree murder in the death of her stepmother Jodie Bevans. Sentencing was held at 1:30 p.m. on Friday, June 14. The Judge sentenced her to life in prison with...