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Irvine Prairie Walkabout set for July 9
IRVINE PRAIRIE – Bring along a chair and join Women, Land & Legacy from Benton and Tama counties for their upcoming event, “Irvine Prairie Walkabout.” It will be held on Tuesday, July 9 at 1174 55th Street in rural Dysart. The location is three miles north of IA 8 on County Road V-37, then 1¾ miles east on 55th Street. This event will begin promptly at 6 p.m. Since this is an outdoor event, a rain date is scheduled for July 11 at the same time and location. “Pasture-appropriate” footwear, long pants and long sleeves are recommended for uneven terrain and tall vegetation.
SAYLES: Pioneer true crime stories: A skeleton in the ashes: 'The Curious Case of Frank Novak' chapter 3
On Feb. 8, 1897, the Coroner's Inquest called by Benton County Attorney M.J. Tobin to identify the charred remains of a man found in the basement of the burned out hulk of the Novak and Jilek General Store in Walford Iowa came to a close. The jurors conclusions were swift,...
Second Annual Benton County Pride Day
VINTON — For the second year in a row, the Benton County Pride Day was held under a cloudy sky. Unlike the downpour that happened in 2023 however, this year the clouds only released an occasional sprinkle. The event, which is held in support of LGBTQ+ residents in Benton County, lasted from 11 am — 3 pm at Celebration Park in Vinton.
Motorsports fun for everyone at this week’s Benton County Fair
VINTON – The 2024 Benton County Fair is ready to welcome the masses this week. If you’re a car or motorsports enthusiast, it’ll be well worth the trip to the Benton County Fairgrounds June 20-22. The second annual car show will kick things off Thursday, June 20,...
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