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Events and Activities : Forgotten Communities of Benton County - April 29
A presentation entitled, "Forgotten Communities of Benton County" will be shared with the community by Iowa's leading ghost town researcher Dave Baker from, "The 29th State." Join us on this fascinating journey through the past of Benton County. Come learn about the places which have disappeared from our map during...
Waterloo Police Investigating After Reports of Shots Fired Monday Morning
(Waterloo, IA) -- An investigation is underway after Waterloo Police responded to reports of shots fired early Monday morning. Police say officers were sent to a neighborhood in the area of Sunnyside Avenue and Wellington Street around 1am. Officers found shell casings at the scene, but no injuries or damaged property have been reported.
News : Win T-Bone Steaks During May Beef Month
Each Tuesday in May, Vinton Fareway & Roy's Hometown Grocery shoppers have a chance to win a pack of T-bone steaks, courtesy of Benton County Farm Bureau. Customers can enter the "T-Bone Tuesday" drawing at the meat counter-no purchase necessary. One winner will be contacted each week to claim the prize.
Two people were hurt after car rolls over, tosses passenger on Friday evening
Black Hawk County — In eastern Iowa, two people were hurt on Friday after a car rolled over -- tossed a passenger -- on Highway 20. Iowa State Patrol officers responded to the scene at mile marker 240 near Raymond. They arrived there shortly after 8 p.m. and found a 2001 GMC Yukon flipped over in a nearby ditch.
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