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  1. New Benton Co Maps are now released with community street maps on the reverse side. Call 319-472-5545 to find out where to get yours.
  2. Benton County Community Foundation announces their Grant Writing Workshop for the 2010 application. For details: www.bentoncountyiowa.com
  3. Check out Garrison's Haunting at www.garrisonshaunted.com
  4. Urbana Sweet Corn Days - August 28-29th! See www.bentoncountyiowa.com for detailed sheet.
  5. water over the road south of Vinton on hwy 218 and close to the road on hwy 30
  6. Our State Representative Dawn Pettengill says check out her new column, "it Dawn'd on Me!".... www.dawnpettengill.com/blog
  7. Flood Recovery Community Outreach Day-August 20th 10 am- 7 pm at Wesley United Methodist Church, 516 2nd Ave, Vinton. For more 319-241-5542.
  8. Keystone Turner BBQ Round-up will be Aug 22nd 10:30 am to 8 pm with live music, carshow, tractorcade, & more. For details call 319-442-3212
  9. Benton County is hosting a Women To Leadership Conference on September 19th (9-4) in Blairstown. For details email: dawnpettengill@gmail.com
  10. The Celebration Iowa Performance for tonight in Belle Plaine will be at the High School Gym at 7:00 p.m. (not Franklin Park).
  11. Benton County Conservation Board has launched their new website as part of a statewide initiative www.My County Parks.com - under Benton Co.
  12. The City of Atkins is planning for their Watermelon Days this coming weekend!
  13. Cedar River Clean-Up this coming Saturday... meeting at the Riverside ramp at 8:30 am. For more information call Tami Stark at 319-472-3955.
  14. Benton County Fair is happening with tractor pulls, carnival rides, and lots of animal judging.
  15. Benton County hosted Lt Governor Patty Judge as she travels iowa and blogs. More information www.iowatravel.blogspot.com
  16. Benton County Fair is happening now until Sunday in Vinton
  17. Benton County Community Foundation is having their 2009 Award Ceremony tonight (July 22nd) at 6:30 pm at the Benton County Fairgrounds
  18. Benton County Community Foundation 2009 Award Ceremony is July 22nd at 6:30 pm at the Benton County Fairgrounds!
  19. Benton County Fair - July 22nd to 26th at the Benton County Fairgrounds!
  20. Garrison Fire Fighters are planning their Annual Hog Roast and Street Dance this Saturday 5:30-Midnight... tickets $10 hog roast / $5 dance.