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Benton County Board of Supervisor Notes for 9/10/24
The Benton County Board of Supervisors met on Tuesday with a relatively short agenda. Present were Rick Primmer, Tracy Seeman and Gary Bierschenk. Following a call to order, the board approved the age... Hand Knitting Handiwork Wins at the Fair
Skilled artists around Iowa competed in the Hand Knitting of the Fabric and Threads Competition judged before the start of the 2024 Iowa State Fair. Each piece is judged upon design, workmanship and f...
Benton Community FFA Horse Competitors Aren’t Horsing Around
High Point Exhibitor honors were awarded to Taylor McCreedy of Atlantic FFA, Atlantic, at the FFA Horse Show judged Tuesday and Wednesday prior to the 2024 Iowa State Fair and Thursday, August 8, the ...
Eastern Iowa Honor Flight announces 52nd flight to Washington DC
Flight to include nearly 90 veterans from throughout Eastern IowaOn Tuesday, September 17, the Eastern Iowa Honor Flight will launch Flight #52. Since the Eastern Iowa Honor Flight began operations in...
29 groups benefit from Hite bequest to Bethlehem
Twenty-nine local, area and regional organizations benefit from a legacy left to Bethlehem Lutheran Church.The church council had designated a $57,000 portion of the total amount given to Bethlehem by...
Iowa State Fair Brown Swiss Dairy Show Recognizes Breeders’ Successes
Dairy farms competed for top honors in the Brown Swiss Dairy Cattle show judged Thursday, August 8, at the 2024 Iowa State Fair.Adam Kruse of Holy Cross received Grand Champion Female honors and Lane ...
Iowa State Fair Awards Top Honors in FFA Market Lamb Show
Judges viewed over 300 animals from 185 exhibitors competing for top honors in the FFA Market Lamb show held Thursday, August 8, at the 2024 Iowa State Fair.Kiley Langley of the Wilton FFA, Wilton, wo...
Coe College commits to capping costs for incoming Iowa students next fall
By: Brooklyn Draisey With the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) cycle scheduled for another late release this year, Coe College in Cedar Rapids has announced it will continue ...
Miniature Hereford Farms Earn Top Honors at Iowa State Fair
Makena Hovden of Decorah took home Grand Champion Steer in the Miniature Hereford show at the 2024 Iowa State Fair. Reserve Grand Champion Steer went to Keaton Kabela of West Branch.Schaa Cattle Compa...
Belgian and Shire Horse Show Winners Named at 2024 Iowa State Fair
Participants entered their horses into the Belgian and Shire Horse Show judged at the 2024 Iowa State Fair.Complete results below:Belgian Line Classes101 - Gelding - Registered -- 4 Years & Over -...