Benton County Fact Book 2022

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Benton County History One of the original twelve counties created from Dubuque County, Benton County is named in honor of Thomas Hart Benton.

Benton was a lawyer, colonel in the War of 1812 and senator from Missouri. The county was established in 1843.

The first Benton County courthouse in Vinton was a log structure. However, it had no roof and no floor. Since this made court particularly difficult when it rained, residents of the court eventually moved to a local log home for the sessions.

The second courthouse stood unfinished for many years because of a dispute over the location of the county seat. It was finally completed in 1852, but was destroyed by fire in 1853. The county records were rescued by three courageous men who were seriously burned and died from their injuries three months after the blaze.

In December 1856, a courthouse dedication was held to celebrate the completion of the third courthouse.

This $13,000 building would be replaced by

a $105,000 courthouse in 1906. This fourth courthouse stands today with its 112-foot high tower containing an illuminated clock and a 1500-pound, B-flat bell. Paul

Correll was a local merchant that donated the tower clock and bell. The exterior is made of Buckeye gray sandstone. Extensive repairs were done on the roof and other

areas of the building in 1974. It is now listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

County population, census April 1, 2020, 25,575.

Proud to be a part of the Vinton community for 119 years!

Family owned and operated, you just can’t beat the hometown friendly service and big city selection at Cameron’s Clothing Company.

Cameron’s Clothing Company 103 W. 4th St., Vinton • 319-472-2520

Check us out in downtown Vinton for the hottest trends and brand names in men’s and women’s styles.

Your friends will be asking you where you shop!

Ladies love Henkle Creek Mercantile - we carry beautiful, unique fashions and accessories for women of all ages and sizes. Browse for your baby or young child as well! And don’t forget to pick up something welcoming and wonderful from our home decor and gifts department. Something for everyone on your list!

Henkle Creek MERCANTILE

118 W. 4th St., Vinton • 319-472-2435

Shop Henkle Creek, downtown Vinton for quality, selection and service with a smile.

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•Specialty Coffees • Teas • Baked Goods • Soups & Sandwich Lunch Specials 115 W. 4th Street, Vinton, IA • 319-318-5044

Hours: M-S 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Thurs. 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.

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• Antiques • Repurposed • Consignments • Home Decor • Accessories 115 W. 4th St., Vinton, IA 52349 Phone: 319-472-4810

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Advertiser Business Index ATKINS Atkins Lumber .......................... 22 Coldwell Banker Hedges RealtyTami Timm ......................... 22 BELLE PLAINE Eastern Iowa Sleep Center ........ 21 Iowa Valley Eye Care ................. 21 BLAIRSTOWN Phillips Funeral Home ............... 25 Rabe Hardware ......................... 15 CEDAR RAPIDS Physicians Clinic of Iowa ........... 21 KEYSTONE Phillips Funeral Home ............... 25 NEWHALL LB Anderson Agency ................. 24 SHELLSBURG Roy’s Hometown Grocery ............8 Shellsburg Elevator ................... 22 Unity Point Health .................... 13

Phillips Funeral Home ............... 25

URBANA East Central Iowa REC............... 27 LaGrange Pharmacy .................. 10 VINTON 3D Kitchens/The Niche/Brickside .3 Benton County Title .................. 20 Brickside brew-n-chew ................3 Cameron’s Clothing/Henkle Creek2 Carquest Auto Parts-Vinton ....... 23 Collector’s Journal .................... 24 Cooling Dance Center .................4 Custom Millwork ...................... 25 Edwards Plumbing and Heating............................... 20 Elwick Electric .......................... 18 Ervin Motor Co. ........................ 10 Fareway.................................... 11 Farmers Savings Bank .................6 Flowers by Nature’s Corner ........4 Iowa Land Management ............ 18 John’s Tire Service .................... 22 LaGrange Pharmacy .................. 10 La Reyna Mexican Restaurant .... 12 McDowells ............................... 18

Information Index County History ....................................................2 Virginia Gay Hospital ...........................................8 County Attractions ........................................ 12-18 County Map ...................................................... 32 County Offices .............................................5-7, 10 Education (Schools) ...................................... 19-25 Our Towns.....................................................26-31 Places of Worship ..........................................30-31

Pizza Ranch ............................. 14 Rabe Hardware ......................... 15 Sara Stuefen Dentistry .................5 Stoney Arch Financial ............... 24 Tactical Creations ...................... 19 The Niche ..................................3 The Old Hospital Pub ................ 17 Three Rivers Insurance ................8 Unity Point Health .................... 13 Viking Sewing Center ..................5 Vinton Country Club ................. 19 Vinton Family Dental ..................4 Vinton Livewire/Newspapers..... 16 Vinton Lutheran Home................7 Vinton Parks and Rec ................ 24 Vinton Unlimited ...................... 13 Virginia Gay Hospital ..................9 Windsor Manor ........................ 16

Cooling Dance Center Offering classes for the youngest tots to the most experienced dancers.

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FLOWERS BY 201 W. 4th Street, Vinton | www.naturescorner.net

FULL SERVICE RETAIL FLOWER SHOP

Flowers for all occasions!

Dr. Adam Klein D.D.S. 410 W. 4th Street, Vinton

•Fresh Flowers •Silk Flowers •Balloons •Decor

•Everyday Gifts • Sympathy Gifts • And more!

Delivery to Vinton and surrounding 13 towns

319-472-3093

Monday-Friday 9 to 5, Saturday 9 to 12

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Benton County Offices ASSESSOR

111 E. 4th St., Courthouse, Second Floor, Vinton 319-472-5211 Hours are 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 pm, Mon. to Fri. Email: bcassessor@bentoncoia.gov County Assessor, Larry Andreesen, larry@bentoncoia.gov Chief Deputy, Jordan Neve, bcassessor@bentoncoia.gov Clerk, Rachel Webster, rwebster@bentoncoia.gov Assessor Office: located in the northwest corner of the Benton County Courthouse on the second floor.

Appraiser, John Martin, bcassessor@bentoncoia.gov

ATTORNEY

111 E. 4th St., Courthouse, Third Floor, Vinton 319-472-2436, Fax: 319-472-3601 Hours: 8:00 am - 12:00 pm, 1:00 pm - 4:30 pm, Mon. to Fri. County Attorney: Dave Thompson Assistant County Attorney: Megan Hall Assistant County Attorney: Tim Dille Collections Manager: Deb Fleming auditor 111 E. 4th St., Courthouse, Second Floor, Vinton 319-472-2365 Auditor: Hayley Rippel, hrippel@bentoncoia.gov Deputies: Gina Edler, gedler@bentoncoia.gov Nancy Jorgensen, njorgensen@bentoncoia.gov Courtney Long, clong@bentoncoia.gov Clerk: Alisha Burmeister, aburmeister@bentoncoia.gov

SUPERVISORS

319-472-4869 Gary Bierschenk, Rick Primmer and Tracy Seeman Meetings are held on Tuesdays only at the Service Center, 811 D Ave., Vinton at 9 a.m.

Meetings are Open to the Public.

CLERK OF COURT

111 E. 4th St., Courthouse, Second Floor, Vinton 319-472-2766 FAX: 319-472-2747 Email: CountyClerk.Benton@iowacourts.gov The Clerk’s Office is a State of Iowa Office.

The State appointed Clerk of Court in Benton County is Julie Hessenius For information regarding the Magistrate’s Office, call 319-472-2766.

Judicial web site for court information or to pay fines online is www. iowacourts.gov

CONSERVATION

Head Office: 5718 20th Ave. Dr., Vinton 319-472-4942 info@bentoncountyparks.com Conservation Park Staff: Executive Director: Shelby Williams 319-423-1903 swilliams@bentoncountyparks.com Hannen Lake-Park Ranger: Collin Strickland 319-560-9804

cstrickland@bentoncountyparks.com Conservation Tech: Zach Parmater 319-560-9807 zparmater@bentoncountyparks.com Naturalist: Aaron Askelson 319-560-7017 aaskelson@bentoncountyparks.com Naturalist: Faith Henrichs fhenricks@bentoncoparks.com Rodgers Park-Deputy Director: Ed Hach ehach@bentoncountyparks.com River Parks-Park Ranger: Layla Hagen lhagen@bentoncountyparks.com

EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY

213 2nd Ave., Vinton 319-472-4519 bentoncountyema@fmtcs.com Scott E. Hansen, Coordinator Benton County Emergency Management is a coordinated effort involving local, state, and federal government agencies as well as volunteer organizations and businesses.

With an integrated emergency management framework, Continued on page 6 Continued from page 5 these various entities assist citizens and their communities to prepare for, respond to, recover from, and mitigate the effects of natural and man-made emergencies and disasters.

Benton County Emergency Management shall assist public officials, emergency responders, schools, hospitals, industry and the public to promote emergency preparedness programs. The agency shall also assist with the coordinations of disaster response and recovery operations and will encourage mitigation efforts in all jurisdictions to ensure the safety and welfare of the residents of Benton County before, during, and after a disaster or large scale emergency.

ENGINEER AND SECONDARY ROADS

1707 W. 1st St., Vinton 319-472-2211, Fax: 319-472-2737 Engineer: Myron Parizek, mparizek@bentoncoia.gov DUST CONTROL The Benton County Secondary Road Department will apply a dust control agent to help alleviate the dust problem. Rural residents may choose the county or a private contractor and must obtain a permit from the Benton County Engineer’s Office at 1707 W. 1st St., Vinton, Iowa 52349. An approved list of private contractors is available.

LANDFILL

7904 20th Ave., Blairstown, 319-454-6392, bclandfill.com bentonlandfill@netins.net Hours: 8:00am - 3:30pm, Mon. to Fri. Open first Saturday of the month, unless advertised, hours: 8:00 am - 11:30 am • We accept solid Waste and ordinary household hazardous material during regular hours of operation.

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Large selection of fashion fabrics, quilting fabrics, costume fabrics, bridal laces, satins & more!

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207 East Fourth Street, Vinton 319-472-3282 • www.vintoniowadental.com

Page 6 • Benton County Fact Book 2022 Continued from page 5 • Recyclables, such as: plastics, paper and metal cans are accepted at our Landfill during regular hours of operation, or 24/7 at our Rural Drop-Off Sites.

City residents are encourage to use their curbside recycling programs

MAINTENANCE

Manager: Rick Wood 111 E. 4th St., Courthouse, Lower Level, Vinton 319-472-4985 Hours: 8am - 3:30 pm, Mon. to Fri. maint@bentoncoia.gov Manager: Rick Wood Assistant: Justin Birker

Community partnership development is an important part of this process and participation in coalitions is essential.

Public Health also improves access to health services for those who “fall through the cracks” and need in home assistance such as skilled nursing, home care aide and homemaker service when there is no other funding source.

Benton County Public Health is provided through Virginia Gay Hospital and may be contacted through the Virginia Gay Hospital Home Health Agency at 319-472-6360.

RECORDER

ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH AND LAND USE

111 E. 4th St., Courthouse, Lower Level, PO Box 327, Vinton Call: 319-472-3119 for an appointment marc@bentoncoia.gov Administrator: Marc Greenlee Deputy Administrator: Barbara Greenlee Programs: Private sewage treatment systems, private wells, land use and subdivision administration, and flood plain administration.

PUBLIC HEALTH

319-472-6460 Benton County Public Health provides service on the local level to prevent epidemics and the spread of disease, promote healthy behaviors, and protect the health of local residents. Public Health staff also work to prepare for, respond to and recover from public health emergencies.

Public Health staff provide flu shots in the fall, audit school immunization records for students, complete disease investigations and provide education to prevent further spread of communicable disease. Public Health staff also provide Blood pressure clinics, disease prevention education and public speaking.

For the past 20 years, Benton County Public Health has taken the lead on completion of a comprehensive Community Health Needs Assessment.

This process is completed every three years and continually assesses the changing health needs of the county. It includes the development of strategies to address the identified needs and achieve local improvements.

111 E. 4th St., Courthouse, 1st Floor, Vinton 319-472-3309 FAX: 319-472-3647 Hours: 8:00 am-4:30 pm, Mon. to Fri. Email: lspeidel@bentoncoia.gov Recorder: Lexa S. Speidel Deputy: Marla Sutton Deputy: Katelyn Welper Passport Clerk: Marla Sutton Mastercard, Discover & Visa accepted.

Recorder Primary Duties: Record & maintain documents affecting title to real estate; Record vital records (Birth, Death, Marriage) and issue certified copies; Record military records and issue certified copies; Issue Marriage Licenses; Sell Hunting & Fishing and Deer Licenses; Register & title Boats, Snowmobiles, ATV’s, ORV’s; Process applications for passports.

The Benton County Recorder’s Office is your “one stop shop” for passports. Fill out your application, get your picture taken and we’ll complete the rest. Passports are taking 4 to 6 weeks to process. Passport Office Hours: Wed. & Fri.: 8:30 am-12:00 pm and 1:00 pm -4:15 pm. Please call for an appointment.

Important Links: Land Record Searches: www.iowalandrecords.org Groundwater Hazard Forms: www.iowadnr.gov/portals/idnr/uploads/ forms/5420960 Dec of Value Forms: www.iowa.gov/tax/forms/propdov.html Passport forms: www.travel.state.gov/passport/forms/forms_847.html Continued to page 7

Come see what makes us different.

Personal Services: Checking Savings Accounts Mobile Deposit Certificates of Deposit IRA’s, 401K’s, SEP’s

Online Bill Pay E-Statements Mobile Banking Popmoney Online Banking

ATM & ShazamChek Debit Cards

Loan Services: Real Estate Loans Home Equity Loans Personal Loans Overdraft Protection Auto Loans Commercial Loans

Agricultural Loans Visa & MasterCards USDA Rural Development Loans Construction Loans

Heritage Club:

Trust Services: Power of Attorney Trustee Self Directed IRAs Executor Custodial Accounts Conservatorships Farm Trusts Escrow Services Life Insurance Trusts Investment Management Accounts Golden Medallion Stamp

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DRIVE-UP HOURS: Monday-Thursday 8:30 am - 4:30 pm Friday 8:30 am - 5:00 pm Saturday 8:30 am - 11:00 am

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SHERIFF OFFICE

113 E. 3rd St., Vinton Phone: Emergency, dial 911 Non-Emergency: 319-472-2337 Sheriff: Ron Tippett Chief Deputy: John Lindaman Office Manager: Karen Uthoff

SOCIAL SERVICES

811 D Ave., Vinton Ste: 33 319-472-4743 Fax: 319-472-4744 Hours: 8:00 am - 4:30 pm, Mon. to Fri. Mona Onken, Utilization Review Coordinator, Ext 1 Email: mkrugger@bentoncountyia.gov mkrugger@ecriowa.us Sarah Wagner, General Assistance Director, Regional Social Worker, Ext 2 Email: swagner@bentoncountyia.gov/swagner@ecriowa.us Melissa Carter: Behavioral Specialist, Ext 3 Fax: 319-472-2453 Email: mcarter@bnetoncountyia.gov/mcarter@ecriowa.us

VINTON FOOD PANTRY

Contact Social Services 811 D Ave. Ste 26, Vinton west end of building for information 319-472-4743 For Food Pantry donations please call Social Services at: 319-472-4743

SOUTH BENTON COUNTY FOOD PANTRY

205 2nd Ave., Vinton 319-472-2413 Director: Dean Verba Scheduler: Terri Andorf Office hours 8:00 am- 4:30 pm The Benton County Transportation system is available to everyone within Benton County. Call for pricing and to schedule service.

Services: In town service, Vinton & Belle Plaine In county round trip Out of county round trip A ride to meal site in Vinton or Belle Plaine School kids Special trips not on a scheduled route are available Scheduled Rides: Every Tuesday to Vinton From Vinton & Northern Benton County: Cedar Rapids, regular scheduled trips daily Every 4th Wednesday to Waterloo Reserve your ride: Make reservations at least 24 hours in advance, and have the following information ready for the dispatcher: Name, address, phone number Name & address of destination Date & time you wish to go & return If you are in a wheelchair or require special assistance

TREASURER

1212 8th Ave., Belle Plaine Mobile food pantry 4th St. Diner, 202 E. 4th St., Vinton. (2nd Sat. of the month 9:30-10:30a.m.)

Wesley United Methodist Church 516 2nd Ave., Vinton (3rd Sat. of the month 10-11 am) Belle Plaine Community Center 1309 5th Ave., Belle Plaine (Last Wed. of the month 11 am-Noon)

Treasurer: Melinda Schoettmer bctreas@bentoncountyia.gov Location: 111 E. 4th St., Ste. 3, Courthouse, First Floor, Vinton For Iowa County Treasurers’ Services online: www.iowatreasurers.org Phone: Auto information, 319-472-2450 Tax Information: 319-472-2439 For online payment of Real Estate Taxes: www.iowatreasurers.org Continued to page 10

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We take pride in our amenities and accommodations; each designed to meet your needs.

Call or visit today to see how we can help you maintain your independence or gain peace of mind for you & your loved one.

OUTPATIENT THERAPY - PHYSICAL, SPEECH AND OCCUPATIONAL HOME HEALTH AGENCY • INDEPENDENT LIVING TOWN HOMES • MEMORY CARE ASSISTED LIVING APARTMENTS • MEDICARE CERTIFIED NURSING FACILITY Nursing Facility & Memory Care | 1301 2nd Ave. Vinton | 319-472-4751 Home Health Agency, Assisted Living & Town Homes | 1413 2nd Ave., Vinton | 319-472-2092 Outpatient Therapy | 319-472-4211

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Bringing Top-Notch Healthcare Services to Rural Iowa About Virginia Gay Hospital, Clinics, Home Health, Nursing and Rehab

As a leader in rural healthcare, Virginia Gay Hospital and Clinics has served families in the greater Benton County, Iowa area since being founded with a gift from Virginia Walcutt-Gay in 1914. With extensive community support, VGH has opened family medical clinics in Atkins, Van Horne, Urbana and Vinton. The hospital provides a wide array of services, diagnostic testing, and clinical expertise in acute care, skilled and private pay care, behavioral health, home health, imaging and laboratory services, nursing and rehabilitation, respiratory therapy, sleep studies, surgical services, therapy services, well-child care, wound care and weight management.

The healthcare providers at VGH develop meaningful ongoing relationships with their patients, and their focus is treating the well-being of the whole person. Providers who care for multiple members of a family can make better decisions for individual patients while keeping the entire

family in mind. Additionally, patients stay within the VGH system, which maintains continuity of care and a strong patient-provider relationship.

The providers at Virginia Gay include physicians, physician assistants and nurse practitioners. The physicians work in close consultation with experienced physician assistants and nurse practitioners to assure the best care for the health needs of every generation.

Diagnosing and treating illness isn’t the only work VGH providers do.

They are also responsible for routine checkups, immunizations, health risk assessments, screening tests and providing advice for improving overall health.

Choosing primary care as your first stop for health needs results in better health outcomes, fewer tests and procedures and reduces the cost of specialty care. With an emphasis on prevention, primary health for the family helps prevent illness due to chronic conditions.

Prenatal Care • Healthcare for mother and child through the 30th week of pregnancy for healthy single pregnancies.

• If complications arise, the patient is referred to an OB-GYN specialist of their choice. VGH has excellent relationships with many OB-GYN specialty clinics in the Waterloo and Cedar Rapids areas.

• At 30 weeks, the patient is referred to the OB-GYN specialist of their choice.

• VGH Medical Clinics located in Urbana and Vinton offer prenatal care.

Well-Child Checks • Care begins shortly after the child’s birth.

• Providers can care for the child throughout their entire life.

• Providers are knowledgeable about a wide variety of health issues compared to the narrow range of a specialist.

Adolescent Healthcare Services • Obesity and eating disorder treatments

• Sexually transmitted disease testing and treatment • Depression and mental health services • Substance abuse treatments • Risk reduction from unintentional injury Mature Adults and Senior Healthcare Services • Diabetes treatments • Obesity treatments • Smoking and tobacco use services • Depression services • Substance abuse treatments • Cancer screenings For additional information, please visit myvgh.org.

Your hometown insurance connection Hometown service the way it should be!

Groceries, Produce, (including brats & Meats more made on site), Cheese, Beer, Spirits & More

Dave Vermedahl, Ashlyn Christianson, CIC, Angie McFarland

Farm • Home • Auto Business • Life

Open Monday-Saturday 7:00 am - 8:00 pm Sun.: 7:00 am - 5:00 pm

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120 E. 4th St., Vinton, IA • 319-472-4797 Monday-Friday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 pm.

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GET PROFESSIONAL CARE FROM THOSE WHO

CARE ABOUT YOU

Virginia Gay Family Medical Clinics are conveniently located in four Benton County communities. When you or a loved one needs professional care, look first to the professionals who care the most about you.

Van Horne Family Medical Clinic

Samantha Isaac PA-C

Rita Taylor-Stewart PA-C

Vinton Family Medical Clinic

Atkins Family Medical Clinic

Abigail Reiter PA-C

Pam Keel ARNP

Sam Jirak ARNP

Ali LaGrange ARNP

Vinton Family Medical Clinic

Urbana Family Medical Clinic

Michele Burnes PA-C

Michelle Elgin DO

Brian Meeker DO

Chelsea Peoples PA-C

Bonnie Seeley ARNP

Erica Silbernagel DO

Kyle Song DO

Clinics, Home Health, Nursing & Rehab

MyVGH.org | 319-472-6200

VGH Home Health 502 N. 9th Ave., Vinton 319-472-6360

VGH Nursing & Rehab 502 N. 9th Ave., Vinton 319-472-6280

Atkins Family Medical Clinic 401 Cardinal Ave., Atkins 319-446-7800

Atkins Family Medical Clinic 401 Cardinal Ave., Atkins 319-446-7800

Urbana Family Medical Clinic 1002 W. Main, Urbana 319-443-5000

Van Horne Family Medical Clinic 205 Main, Van Horne 319-228-8000

Page 10 • Benton County Fact Book 2022 Continued from page 7 Driver’s License: 319-472-2450 bctreas@bentoncountyia.gov Office Hours are: Taxes, Motor Vehicle Titling and Registrations (renewals) 8:30 am to 4:00 pm Mon. to Fri. Closed Saturday Testing no later than 3:30 pm.

Drivers license renewals can be scheduled at www.bentoncountyia.gov

VETERANS AFFAIRS

811 D Ave., Vinton Email: VA@bentoncountyia.gov Hours: Mon. to Fri. 8:00 am to 4:30 pm Call for an Appointment at (319) 472-3150 Director: Cara Martin

WEED COMMISSIONER

1707 W. 1st St., Vinton 319-472-2040 Hours: 8am to 4:30 pm, Mon. to Fri. Weed Commissioner: Ben Bonar

BENTON COUNTY VOLUNTEER PROGRAM

BCVP services are dependent on a continuous loop of clients, volunteers, and funding sources. Without clients we would need no volunteers, without clients and volunteers we would need no funding. BCVP is fortunate to have all three of these valuable resources in place to serve the residents of Benton County.

For client services, to volunteer or to donate please contact: Belle Plaine Office (Mon.-Thurs., 9:00 am to noon) Belle Plaine Community Center, 1309 5th Ave., Belle Plaine 319-434-6078 bcvp_mcroy@yahoo.com Melissa Abel-Croy, Executive Director What does it take to become a client?

You must be a resident of Benton County and eligible to participate in any or all of our program areas.

2 Locations to Serve You Better!

•Vinton •Urbana

What does it take to become a volunteer?

A little time, a friendly attitude, a willing spirit.

Volunteer Enrollment Forms may be obtained by contacting our office.

Mission: The Benton County Volunteer Program seeks to enhance the quality of life for people of Benton County with emphasis on the economically disadvantaged and senior citizens.

Strategy Areas: Health and Social Engagement, Safety and Mobility History: In 2001, with the support of the Benton County Supervisors, BCVP (Benton County Volunteer Program) was born, in service to the residents of Benton County. In 2011 BCVP – United Way of ECI Partnership was established.

Great things are happening at BCVP with volunteer support. BCVP wishes to express their gratitude to all funding sources, volunteers and clients.

THE BENTON COUNTY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION Benton County Community Foundation is an affiliate of the Community Foundation of Northeast Iowa, a non-profit organization created by and for the people of Benton County. The foundation’s mission is to strengthen all Benton County communities through funding and advising on projects in our six focus areas and encouraging charitable giving to support our local communities’ projects.

Our focus areas are: • Arts and Culture • Community Betterment • Education and Youth Development • Human Services • Health Services • Environment and Animal Welfare Contact us about your non-profit’s projects or to financially endow your local community.

Administrative Contact: Community Foundation of Northeast Iowa 3117 Greenhill Circle Cedar Falls, Iowa 50613 319-287-9106 www.cfneia.org

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Benton County Attractions THE BENTON COUNTY COURTHOUSE, VINTON

programmed times and upon request.

www.cobentoniaus.com The first permanent courthouse was begun on July 13, 1856 with the laying of the cornerstone. This building was officially dedicated at a grand ball on December 23, 1856. The present courthouse was begun in 1905, and it was completed in 1906. The elaborate, three-story stone structure was constructed at a cost of $150,000. It has a 112-foot high tower that contains a clock and 1,500-pound bell.

VINTON COUNTRY CLUB

314 N. 9th Ave., Vinton, 319-472-4052 www.vintoncountryclub.com Email: vintoncc@gmail.com Situated along the Cedar River on the northeast side of Vinton, our beautiful course offers 9-holes of challenging golf on rolling terrain with watered fairways and two practice greens. Since 1916, the Vinton Country Club has been an oasis of green along the scenic Cedar River valley. The club house offers banquet/facility rental for up to 300 people for indoor gatherings and the golf course is available for custom tournaments. Come out and “Play a round!”

BENTON COUNTY NATURE CENTER

5718 20th Ave. Dr., Vinton (just 5 miles northwest of Vinton, off Highway 218), near Rodgers Park, 319-472-4942 We are found at: Website: www.bentoncountyparks.com Email: info@bentoncountyparks.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bentoncountyparks Benton County Conservation Department’s is “Naturally Inspiring” Annually the Benton County Nature Center is visited by over 10,000 participants, the majority being youth & school groups. We offer year-round opportunities for the nature enthusiast including: Hiking & Biking trails, butterfly gardens, prairie plantings, special events, wildlife viewing stations, and an outdoor playscape designed with families in mind that can be enjoyed all year at no cost from 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.

Year-round public programs are also offered by the staff with regularly

TuesdaySaturday 11am-2pm & 4-9pm

Carryout Available

Nathan’s Miles Glow Trail - America’s longest glowing trail Nathan’s Miles Glow Trail has already made headlines across Iowa and attracted attention from across the globe.

The journey to building the longest glow-in-the dark trail in the country was a long, challenging path for the Vinton Parks and Recreation Department.

The idea was approved by the Vinton City Council and work began in 2020. Dirt work was completed later in the year, setting up for the trail to be paved in early 2021. The glowing rock embedded Nathan’s Miles Glow Trail. in the trail was produced by a Canadian company, Ambient Glow Technology. The rock collects sunlight in the day and is charged enough to shine through the night.

The glow will effectively last for approximately 20 years. Baker Enterprises installed the trail while Shive-Hattery served as engineering consultants.

Nathan Hesson, a Vinton city councilman and former Director of Vinton Unlimited, passed away in January 2021 following recovery from his fifth open heart surgery in Boston at the age of 37. Nathan was “a big champion” for the Vinton Cedar Valley Nature Trail.

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Call 319-472-4383 202 W 4th St., Vinton, IA

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Benton County Fact Book 2022 • Page 13 Continued from page 12 a glowing tribute to Nathan and all he did for the community the trail was named after him – and his trademark smile. The 2-mile stretch of glowing pavement leads down past Vinton-Shellsburg High School and Anderson Creek Estates before turning east at 61st Street to the Marvin Lindsey Baseball Complex.

The Cedar Valley Nature Trail: (Urbana to Brandon) The Cedar Valley Trail is a 51-mile trail that connects the metro areas of Cedar Rapids and Cedar Falls/Waterloo. Opportunities on this trail include: walking, biking, running, photography, nature study, and snowmobiling (allowed in the winter, north of County Home Rd.). Established in 1977.

The Hannen Park Nature Trail: (Near Blairstown) The Hannen Park Nature Trail has several miles of trail around the campground and lake. Established in 1957.

The Old Creamery Nature Trail: (Vinton to Garrison to Dysart) Email: info@bentoncountyparks.com https://www.facebook.com/OldCreameryNatureTrail The Old Creamery Trail is approximately 15 miles in length. This trail connects Vinton to Garrison, and Garrison to Dysart. While portions of this trail are a rougher limestone surface, the following activities are available on this trail: walking, biking, running, photography, nature study and snowmobiling. Established in 1995. (Continued Improvements) The Rodgers Park Nature Trail: (Near Vinton) The Rodgers Park Nature Trail has several miles of trail around the campground and lake. This scenic trail shows ecological diversity and allows the hiker the ability to realize what type of damage can occur with straight line winds that hit during the summer of 2011. Trails are a mixture of mowed, mulch, packed lime, and seal coat.

The Roundhouse Trail: (Near Atkins) The historic Atkins roundhouse trail was originally a rail to trail like the OCNT & CVNT. This trail held a large roundhouse, and helped to establish the city of Atkins. Established in 1988.

The Winegar Equestrian Trail: (Near Brandon) The Winegar Equestrian Trail is located at Winegar Park. This 500 acre preserve is open to hunting and thus closes the horse trails during all deer shotgun seasons. There are several miles of groomed trail that extend within Winegar Park from the Mt. Auburn boat ramp to the Tobin’s Cabin area.

Established in 2014.

The Wildcat Bluff - Disc Golf 21 Hole Course: (Near Urbana) If you are planning a road trip through Iowa, this is a must play. Wildcat Bluff is always ranked high or at the top of the state wide and national rankings for courses by the PDGA & DGA. We invite you to enjoy our quiet and serene natural areas, hiking and river trails, and campgrounds that offer outstanding recreational opportunities.

For the benefit of the public the Benton County Conservation Board manages: 22 park lands, over 40 miles of trails, 225 campsites, a growing nature center, and offers high-quality educational programming in and out of the schools for over 20,000 educational contacts annually.

CELEBRATION PARK

Location: W. 2nd St., Vinton, along the Cedar River.

The gazebo and pavilion can normally be used on a first-come basis, but may be rented for events such as weddings and reunions.

Call the Vinton Recreation Center at 319-472-4164 for reservations.

Amenities: Mossman Gazebo, open shelter with restrooms, Picnic tables, Fire pit, Walking trail, Grills available, Cedar River view & river wall.

YOUNGVILLE CAFE

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Hwy. 218 & Hwy. 30, 319-540-3600 or 319-573-0720 Youngville Cafe, also known as Youngville Station, is a historic building located northwest of Watkins, Iowa, United States. It was a one-stop roadside business that included a café, a Skelly gas station, and three cabins for travelers to stay in. The cabins have subsequently Youngville Cafe been removed. The building calls

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Shellsburg Family Practice 131 Main Street NW, Shellsburg, IA 319.436.2040 Julie Hoffmann, ARNP

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Page 14 • Benton County Fact Book 2022 Continued from page 13 attention to increasing business opportunities for women. The Tudor Revival building was built in 1931 by Joe Young on his pasture land for his widowed daughter Lizzie Wheeler to support her and her children. The main building also contained residential space where the family lived. It is located on U.S. Route 30, which at this point had been the Lincoln Highway. The café/station also served as a bus depot for the Greyhound and Jefferson bus lines.

When Wheeler retired to Cedar Rapids, she rented out the business to others to run. She returned to the café/station in 1967 after the lease ended, but it closed that year because it didn’t have enough parking and vehicles could no longer park along the highway. The building was used as a residence into the 1980s, when it was abandoned. The Benton County Sesquicentennial Commission acquired it as a restoration project to celebrate Iowa’s 150th anniversary of statehood in 1996. It is now owned by the Youngville Highway History Association and open as a café on a limited basis. The building was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2007.

Highway construction and the COVID-19 pandemic led the establishment not to open in 2020. Youngville Cafe was also impacted by the August 2020 Midwest derecho, which topped off two pine trees and collapsed the garage onto the information kiosk. The damage prevented reopening in 2021.

The board has set the 2022 schedule: Youngville will reopen June 2, 2022. More information will be posted on days, hours, menus and groups. The 2022 season is slated to run through Thurs.

Oct. 27, 2022.

See the Youngville Highway History Association Facebook page for updates.

fronts have been rehabilitated, along with a streetscape project. Come enjoy an afternoon looking at the historical architecture of the buildings and browsing through the many stores.

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1801 2nd Ave., Vinton (Benton Co. Fairgrounds) 319-883-9984 (seasonal answering/informational service only) www.bcsbullring.com The Speedway hosts weekly Sunday night racing April through August with IMCA Modified, IMCA Stock Car, IMCA Hobby Stock, IMCA Northern SportMod and IMCA Sport Compact.

HISTORIC DOWNTOWN DISTRICT

City of Belle Plaine - A Main Street Iowa Community Belle Plaine, 319-434-6481 A Main Street Iowa town since 2008.

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WALLDOGS MURALS

Belle Plaine, 319-434-6481 www.vinton.info/selfguidedtours/ Four historically themed murals were created by a group of artisans from all across North America in the fall of 2009. This event won the 2010 Main Street Iowa Best Design Committee Project. Located in the Historic Downtown District, the Railroad Mural is located on Country Foods (1206 7th Ave.), Jumbo Well Mural on the Montgomery Bldg. (731 Lincoln Highway Walldogs Mural in Belle Plaine.

12th St.), Lincoln Highway Mural on True Value (827 12th St.) and the Historic Main Street Mural is located on a grain bin at the intersection of Highway 30 and County Road V40.

Historic Walking Tour – Vinton, 319-472-3955 www.vinton.info/self-guided-tours/ In the fall of 2000, the Walldogs, a group of over 70 artists from all over the US, brought our history to life by painting eight murals. These murals capture the pride that Iowans have in agriculture and in their communities. The Vinton mural titles are: Shop Vinton, First Train to Vinton, Vinton Hybrid, Play Ball! Baseball in Benton County, Benton County Fair, A Rural Country Christmas in Benton County, Entertainment, Sweet Corn Day Festival and Minne Estema (painted in 1995).

In the summer of 2019 the Walldogs returned for the Vinton Sesquicentennial.

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Walldog Mural in downtown Vinton.

Continued from page 14 Four murals were added. Baseball: Big league success companioned with little league progress.

Benton Co Fair: A long standing blue ribbon affair companioned with a child’s enthusiasm of a day at the fair. Sweet Corn Days: One of Iowa’s largest single day festivals companioned with memories from the parade route and town wide sweet corn picnic. Train to Vinton: Complimented with a companion mural of passenger service to Vinton.

CHAIN SAW CARVINGS Chain saw Carvings by Brian Parr, a life long Vinton resident and a self taught artist. He has been creating chain saw art for over 10 years. After the Derecho wind storm of 2011, Brian added several sculptures throughout Vinton by creating works of art from tree trunks that would have otherwise been destroyed. They can be seen from the comfort of your car.

CORN STATUES 20 – 7-ft. tall ears of corn have been placed throughout the Vinton community. Each ear of corn has been painted with a different theme to reflect the community and history. This project was brought to the Vinton Guild of Fine Arts by member Brian Parr in 2015. Art Guild members painted the statues which were put up for auction and are now placed throughout the city for all to view.

BELLE PLAINE AREA MUSEUM Belle Plaine, 319-444-0606 www.belleplaineareamuseum.org

112 E. Railroad St., Norway, 319-227-2044 www.norwaybaseball.com Email: museummanager@aol.com Winter hours: by appt. only.

Iowa Baseball Museum of Norway tells the story of how baseball started in Norway and culminated in 20 state championships plus many college, semi pro, and major/minor league players.

Historical baseball items, photographs, and awards are displayed with the centerpiece being the twenty state championship trophies. A small meeting room with many local scrapbooks and family history is included. An indoor and outdoor mural is featured and a third mural is on the west elevator building. Our teen artist won the Herbert Hoover Presidential Library & Museum award for her work. Our building was constructed in 1905 as a bank and built by a baseball player of that era. The museum is a non profit developed and ran totally by local volunteers.

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KING THEATRE

720 12th St., Belle Plaine, 319-434-6025 Join us on Facebook - King Theater The King occupies the main portion of a three story red brick building with the entrance in the middle. The King has a large size marquee and a two story vertical. It is a single screen showing first run attractions.

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PALACE THEATRE

210 W. 4th St., Vinton, - 319-318-5555 for information. www.vintonpalace.org The last picture show at the old Palace rolled onto the screen in 1972. This downtown building would be home to a teen center, bakery, pawn shop and a workout center before renovations and the return of movies to the screen November 1999. Now showing first-run 2D and 3D movies.

BENTON COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY

www.vintonnewspapers.com 108 E. 5th St., Vinton • 319-472-2311

The Benton County Historical Society is an all-volunteer organization founded in 1970 to kindle interest in and promote preservation of local history. Monthly meetings, open to the public, are held on the fourth Monday of each month starting at 6:30 p.m. The society has a committee for each of the properties and other committees are: education, collections, and genealogy/research. All of the committees are eager to welcome new members into active participation. Members Vinton Palace Theatre. of the society receive a quarterly newsletter informing them of activities and opportunities for involvement.

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Continued from page 16 The two properties owned and maintained by the BCHS are The Horridge House and The Depot and Rail Museum.

Tours are available by appointment only.

Follow us on Facebook – Benton County Historical Society, Vinton, IA Phone: 319-533-4524 Sharon Happel, Pres.

Please email bentoncohistorical@gmail.com to schedule a tour.

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612 2nd Ave., Vinton, 319-472-3918 This passenger station was built in 1900. The lower five feet of the walls are limestone; the upper portion is brick. The floor is marble tile; the woodwork is white oak. The platform of 30,000 bricks was re-laid in 1991.

THE HORRIDGE HOUSE

612 1st Ave., Vinton, 319-472-4465 This house is the location of the Benton County Historical Society’s Archives and Museum. The Genealogy Department is housed here. It was built in the 1860’s. The house is of brick believed to be of the local brickyards of the era. Inside, one finds tin walls and ceiling in the kitchen, a product of Mr. Horridge, whose business and craft was tinsmithing. There is also a Romanesque sculptural relief, which was brought back from Italy by the second Mrs. Horridge and in the parlor is a beautiful French pier mirror.

These are only three of the many interesting facets of the Horridge House.

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Belle Plaine Community Schools

The Belle Plaine Community School District in partnership with the community, will prepare students to become responsible, productive citizens and lifelong learners by providing a positive educational environment with a challenging, diversified curriculum.

707 7th St., Belle Plaine Phone: 319-444-3611 Fax: 319-444-3617 www.belle-plaine.k12.ia.us Superintendent: Chad Straight 7-12 Principal: Ryan Devereux Prep-K-6 Principal: Heather Coover Guidance Counselor: Lisa Daily Activities Director: John Bergs Business Manager: Stacey Kolars Secretary: Kris Baburek Belle Plaine High School 610 13th Ave., Belle Plaine Phone: 319-444-3720 Fax: 319-444-4507 Principal: Ryan Devereux Guidance Counselor: Lisa Daily Principal Secretary: Dawn Stull Guidance Secretary: Christie Hawkins

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Benton Community Schools “Quality Education for a Lifetime of Learning” Serving the Iowa Communities of: Atkins, Blairstown, Elberon, Keystone, Newhall, Norway, Van Horne, Watkins www.benton.k12.ia.us Central Administration 304 First Street, PO Box 70, Van Horne (319) 228-8701 Dr. Pamela Ewell, Superintendent Dr. James Bieschke, Associate Superintendent Benton Community High School 600 First Street, Van Horne Phone: (319) 228-8701

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1927, having already been paying close attention to the auto industry’s metalstamping technology and assemblyline manufacturing, he decided to design a coaster for mass-production with these features. Enter: The Radio Flyer! He chose the name because of his innovative heart and his focus on dreaming. “Antonio Pasin's wagons captured the spirit of the times. The first steel wagon was named Radio Flyer, by combining his fascination with the invention of the radio – by fellow Italian, Guglielmo Marconi – and his wonderment of flight.” The SINCE 1977 • $3.00 main reason for his switch to the metal coasters and the new assembly was his determination to make a wagon affordable enough, “For every boy. For every girl.” This marketing and manufacturing strategy earned him the nickname Radio Flyer sold miniature wagons at a stand underneath this 45-foot-tall "Coaster Boy" structure at the 1933 Chicago World's Fair.

“Little Ford” and made The Radio Flyer a in a Radio Flyer wagon, in the midst of the producer of coaster wagons” at 1500 a household name, and a form wonderment of flight. With this giant dream day. Apparently, this must have created an of escape for any child, even he must have been communicating to imbalance in the ratio of Antonio’s ‘nerve through tough times. those children: ‘I see how big your dreams and capital’ so he took another dangerous When the company name are!’ And when he sold the miniature plunge into the risky pool of business, changed to ‘Radio Steel & versions of those very wagons beneath this time at the World’s Fair with a ‘giant’ Manufacturing’ in 1930, the the mammoth ‘Coaster Boy’ for only 25 of a promotional idea. Although investors customer loyalty continued, cents, he made those dreams attainable in scoffed and thought the idea mad, Antonio and they became “the largest their imaginations. To the chagrin of the went ahead with his plan that scoffers, the marketing strategy worked resulted in worldwide ‘Radio out amazingly well and put The Radio Flyer Flyer love.’ He had fellow name on a the world map.

Italian Alfonso Iannelli, assist Look for the continued portion of this him design and build a 45 foot story next week—in the April 25 issue. exhibit for the 1933 World’s Fair. The ‘Coaster Boy’ rode My collection

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Lil’ Red Hill Coaster 100 years of the classic, iconic, ‘Radio Flyer’ Part One

By Amy Stourac The Radio Flyer wagon company celebrates giving a century of children their “first flight” this year. Multiple 100th Birthday celebrations and events have been planned throughout all of 2017 to help signify the customer’s importance to the success of Radio Flyer, and to remember the amazing man that started it all with a dream to make children ‘fly’ and most importantly...to dream.

If Antonio Pasin could witness the giggle ‘The Ziggle’ brings out of a child, I imagine he would giggle too.

No doubt, he would nod his head at the cutting-edge, employee-focused leadership his grandsons have taken with the company he started 100 years ago. Robert and Paul Pasin took over the company in the late 90s, and largely due to their business tactics, and new innovative products like ‘The Ziggle,’ Radio Flyer Inc. has rolled right up to the century landmark in their little red wagons.

When founder Antonio Pasin began the journey 100 years ago however, the wagons were not red, or even metal. The ‘Radio Flyer’ name had not yet been considered, let alone had a song written about it with so many version even a ‘Willie Nelson’ one. The ‘lil’ red wagon’ that took

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WARE: due to limited space) Bowl * Brown/White plan to offer a varied so many American children for their “first flight” all Cone Top * 3 Gallon Many Crock Bowls we Handles representation of * Brown/White each day. Please Salt Glaze w/Applied items listed below Pitcher * Beater plan to attend began with a dream of a very talented, persistent, Italian Monticello” * #17 Jar Blue Band “Geo. both days miss the item you Watt Pitcher * #8 Stuhlers have been looking so you don’t cello” * #64 Watt Watt Bowl “Farmers immigrant. “I enter so many ventures with more nerve see you there!

Bowl for. We hope to Mutual MontiCrock Bowl * Ruckles “Schmidt Bros. Monticello”, Apple FURNITURE: There Pattern * Green than capital.” This quote from Antonio certainly kept * Ft Dodge Stoneware Bowl & Pitcher Co. 6” Bowl * “Balsters” cabinets and cupboards is a large selection of Primitive * Spongeware Bowl ringing true as his business grew, and it was even truer in all conditions “Frush & Houser Bowl “MJ Meiers posing. * Walnut waiting for repurJesup IA” * Crock & Son Cascade IA” Drop Front Writing * Ruckles Jug * Bowl Set * #18 Desk w/Cubby Holes hogany Settee * at the beginning. Arriving Pink/Blue Band Watt Handled Ladies Writing Desk * Ma- 17 +/* Drum Style Table QUILTS * QUILTING Bowl/Lid * 3 Gallon Western Crock 3 pc Chairs w/Carving, in New York in 1914, at the * Parlor site FRAME Most are 2 Arm, 1 Straight for details “Cutters”. Please *’50s China Hutch torian Wire Plant see web* Vic- CHILDRENS on Quilts Stand * Chimney ripe age of 16, already a Cupboard * 42” Oak Table * Bent COLLECTIBLES: Round Green Back Chairs * Hall Mohair 13” Teddy Sewing Machine third generation skilled w/20 Drawers * Tree * Store Cabinet Bear * “Little Betty” * 11” Skookum Mission Oak Plant Up Santa * Tin Wind Indian * Play Dresser Stand * Store Receipt Cabinet w/Cash furniture maker, Antonio Up * Tin Wind Drawer Rascals Razz Berry, Charlie Chaplin (Rough no Feet) Spindle Bench w/Arms * Smoking Stand * Art Easels * Hal Roach Little Our Gang Film Strip worked himself to Chicago * Old Dolls * * Twin Canopy Bed * Other Children Bed * Oak Lift Top Rocking Horse * Walnut Rope Film Strips * Game of Rich Depot Desk * Burled Mickey Mouse Cine doing whatever menial Uncle (Early Monopoly?) * * Walnut Chest Chest of Drawers Art Films ?16mm of Drawers, Hand * Toys * Gas * Old Tin Dovetails, 2 Hanky ers * Walnut Spindle job his masterful hands Draw- Refrigerator Engine Airplane * Rich Boy Wooden Steam Shovel * Tinker Knick Knack Shelf Door) * Walnut * Midge Doll * 1963 Station Wagon * Jelly Cupboard Wardrobe, * Play could find. Eventually, he (no KITCHEN Barbie Case COLLECTIBLES: Double Bed w/Headboard Fruit/Nut Pulls, Bottom Drawer Kitchen Scales * Beater Jars * Smoking Stand plopped every last cent * Mont * Mid Century Wrap * Milk Ward Refrig Bowl w/Cigar Lighter Bottle * Blue Swirl Graniteware Caps * Mashers * Sugar Bucket “Nufashond Elastic” Around Arm Chairs * Many Benches into a workshop where * Enamelware * * Blue/White Salt Store Display Stands 15” Store Countertop * * Fiesta Tray Dish * Ideal *himself.

Display Accordion Drying Case * Old inJelly business His greater dream though, was Vase * Weller& 3 Relish Inserts * McCoy Pottery * Poppy Seed Grinder he designed and created tive Racks * Slab Cupboardfor Hull Pitcher Seat Rocker * Primiw/Single Door * Cornucopia Display Stools * Marble to be in beForinDresser business for theCases sake of the greater good. Man * Onslow Lumber * Czech Pottery Vase * Cook Books * Weller 10” his first wagon, and in Top * Flip Top Writing * 118’ Depot Bench * Step Shot Glass * Reed/Barton * Blatz Beer ing Cupboard * Desk (Rough) *to do with Grinder * Dough Bowls Double to Coffee Service * “To give work others. had something 1917, ‘The Liberty Coaster Schools Wainscot- Depression * 1908 White House DesksThat Coffee Glass * Settee w/Medallion Front Hotel Cabinet Cook Book * Pink Backbefore for business.” * 102 Holethe Majolica * Page Armstrong Distillers Mailbox/Room However, & Green myw/Drawer desire to be in even Company’ was born.

Table Keys * Laundry Rock Island “Keg” * Walnut 2 Door Plate * Unique Scales Bench * Walnut Ceramic * Large Cupboard Cupboards * Cloth Bag “Fine * Cupboard boy Coffee Pot * popular lil’ red guy rolled into our hearts, were loyal How ironic that it may in Pieces Bases * 2folks Wines/Whiskeys/Champaig Flow Blue Platter * Pattern * Stick Large Granite Pail Hoosier Style & Ball Baby Bed PARLOR * DRESSING Horn Foot Stool * Drewerys Masonite * Dry Sink * Harness * Kerosene n” Davenport * Johnson Glass Spooner * * Mail Sorting ROOM Heater * Crescent Liberty Coaster’ of itsHook dedication to in fact have been honoring COLLECTIBLES:to ‘The Sign * Schmidt Bench brand because with Bros. China * CowStool * ART Tin Box * Wall Paper Character Reading Beer Mirror * Vantine Coin Operated Scale * FRAMES: “1936” * Dress Forms Cutter * “Klieglfrom Teas Tin Box * Lard Kero quality. the folks the Radio Flyer website explain: theLamps “Statue of Liberty” that * Wooden NY American BobbinsAs Devil Rudolph Valentino Movie Poster Tarzan & The LeopardOld Gas Light Fixtures * Dresser Press Scale Manufacturing * String Holder * Top Hat Stands * Woman * Johnny * WA DC,howOTHER Décor, Handy Work Magazine Boxestimes tough, America learned to COLLECTIBLES: made his coaster * Linens Weissmuller 20 * Clockof the 20's grew Rack popular, Dresser“As * x 29 * “1924” The Twisted Rod Shaving * 100s of Old Hats * Purple Glassware Shelf * Magic Lantern Glass Slides Folk Art Cut Out Jigs * * Pitcher Postal Sainted Stand * Victorian simply doLamp without. Even in those tough times, Pump * Hames * Brass Saddle Bag * Doctor Bag * Capper Farmer but Antonio did so*out of * Banjo make do, or* Pink Sad Irons Dresser Post Office * Seth Thomas 102A Wall Wooden Tongs * Scooter Clock * Spinning Sign * Old Windows Wheel * Mission Mantle * Planters * Rug Americans dreamed of aOakbetter for their children, andCoolers * Egg Crates * Clamp On CornBox Doors * Old Runner Sled * Lightning gratitude at the chance Clock * Can Clock * life Beaters Baby Grand Sheller * Husking Rods * Hand Corn Grinder Pegs * Sleigh * Tin/Wood & Balls * Scythe Cradle * Ice * Primitive Sled continued to demand Pasin’s wagons andPiano theChickerbasic value America was giving him, to * Old Metal Trike Washing Machine * AND MORE NOT * Wood Milk LISTED carry out his dream of being Pictured is Antonio Pasin, the founder of Radio Flyer wagons, working on his creations for the company.

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DALLAS, Texas (Feb. 6, 2017) – A stellar 4-fogli from Casablanca (Warner Brothers, 1946) tied the world record for the highest price ever paid for a movie poster sold at auction when it realized $478,000, and headlined a group of four lots that realized six-figure returns, driving the total for Heritage Auctions’ July 2930 Movie Posters Auction in Dallas all the way up to $2.7 million.

Italian posters are well known for their extraordinary quality, and this illustration

by Luigi Martinati is considered perhaps the finest image found in any advertisements for the film, which went from being a film studio executives hoped would break a profit to one of the most beloved films ever produced.

“The buyer has just defining classic in the poster collecting set a world record and acquired is among the rarest what we world would equate in the hobby, and on the list of posters Heritage Auctions to a masterpiece,” ranks high coveted by the Vintage Posters most serious of The auction featured Director Grey “The stunning collectors.

Smith said. artistry put into including a Supernaturaltwo offerings that drew $107,550, this poster makes and shoulders it stand head above any paper (Paramount, 1933) Believed to be produced for the One Sheet.

Intensely competitive the most ever film.” paid for any poster bidding pushed Carole Lombard, of the extraordinary the featuring this is one of just Metropolis (UFA-Cinema only known copy three copies known Lombard resisted Australian Pre-War Art Ltd., 1928) to exist. playing the role Daybill well past because she viewed as a comedienne its pre-auction ultimately bringing first and foremost, herself estimate, $215,100. Original but turned in a performance as paper for this stellar the film’s homicidal genreheiress that highlighted dramatic range. her

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The Towns That We Call Home

Benton County is home to 15 growing towns where area residents take pride in their communities and welcome you!

ATKINS

Atkins is a rapidly growing community located just west of Cedar Rapids about 15 minutes north of US Highway 30 on State Highway 279 in south eastern Benton County. Atkins boasts a thriving and diverse main street, excellent school system, local community services and close proximity to Cedar Rapids. New, exciting developments are always underway in Atkins. One of the unique events in this community is Watermelon Days, held the 1st weekend in August every year.

City of Atkins, 480 3rd St., Atkins, IA 52206 Phone: 319-446-7870 Email: cityclerk@cityofatkins.org Bruce Visser – Mayor Council Meetings - 1st and 3rd Mondays of each month, 7:00 pm at City Hall

BELLE PLAINE

The city of Belle Plaine.

The city of Atkins.

www.belleplaineiowa.us www.belleplainecommunitydevelopment.com A Main Street Iowa town since 2008.

Proud of its past and focused on the future, Belle Plaine is Benton County’s second largest city and a Main Street Iowa community. Offering amenities seldom found in a community its size, Belle Plaine is a slice of Americana alive and well in the heartland. Located in the southwest corner of Benton County just seven miles south of Highway 30, Belle Plaine boasts its own public school system featuring two attendance centers for preschool through senior high students. The Tippie-Mansfield Kirkwood Center provides dual and college credit classes for high schoolers as well as high school completion classes and other offerings for adults.

Named a Main Street Iowa community in 2008, Belle Plaine made history when three years later it embarked on a year-long, $4.5 million downtown revitalization project. At the time, it was the only city in Iowa to have simultaneously tackled green streetscape and facade projects using a single general contractor. Twenty-six of 50 storefronts saw improvements, all done in the context of historic preservation. Main Street Iowa awarded the revitalization effort its top honor in 2013, Signature Project of the Year.

Belle Plaine businesses provide a wide range of goods and services, including restaurants, a grocery store, convenience stores, pharmacies, gas stations, a medical clinic, law practices, and other professional services. Other feathers in Belle Plaine’s cap include the Tippie-Mansfield Airport with a 4,000-foot concrete runway and industrial park; seven parks, including the 7-acre Beautiful Plaines Prairie Park; a new aquatic center; the Belle Plaine Area Museum and Henry B. Tippie Annex; the King Theatre, a state-of-the-art movie theater in a 1930’s setting; and Belle Plaine Community Library. The Belle Plaine Country Club offers a nine-hole golf course and a community center is home to Belle Plaine Senior Dining. Many churches meet the spiritual needs of the community. Service groups such as Rotary, Lions, Belle Plaine Partners for Beautification, as well as school organizations and women’s groups Athena, PEO, Sorosis, and others, provide Belle Plaine residents bountiful volunteer opportunities.

Belle Plaine pulls out all the stops every July to celebrate our country’s independence. The fun kicks off July 3 with activities during the day followed by a street dance. The Lions Club hosts an Old Fashioned Fourth of July celebration complete with a parade down the main street followed by a full day of fun and fireworks at Franklin Park.

Founded in 1862 and nurtured by the growth of the railroad, Belle Plaine today is proud and optimistic about its future. Come check us out - you’ll see we’re more than a whistle stop.

City Hall: 1207 8th Ave., Belle Plaine, 52208 Phone: 319-444-2200 Fax: 319-444-2113 Hours: Mon. to Fri., 8:30am to 5:00pm; Thurs., 8:30am to 8:00pm Dave Fish, Mayor Stephen Beck, City Administrator cityadminbp@netins.net Jacki McDermott, City Clerk

Sandy Walton, Project Manager / Police Transcriptionist cityofbp@netins.net Lance Hinschberger, Director of Parks & Recreation parkandrec@netins.net Offices in City Hall include the Mayor, City Administrator, City Clerk, Parks & Recreation and Police. The Council Chambers are located in City Hall with meetings the 1st and 3rd Mondays of each month at 6:00 p.m. Other regular meetings in City Hall include the Park & Rec meeting the 3rd Wednesday of each month at 6 p.m. and Planning & Zoning Committee meeting the 2nd Monday of each month at 7:00 pm.

The city of Blairstown.

BLAIRSTOWN

Blairstown is located in south-central Benton County, just 20 minutes east of Cedar Rapids. We are just minutes from Hannen Lake which offers camping, fishing, swimming and picnic areas. The community center includes a public library, city hall, and enclosed gymnasium, and a meeting room with a full kitchen. Blairstown has been hosting their Sauerkraut Days celebration for more than 30 years. The celebration is held on Labor Day weekend. If you are looking for a place to call home, hang your hat or raise a family, consider all we have to offer and make Blairstown your home; a short distance from the Cedar Rapids airport, Amana Colonies and Iowa City.

City Clerk: 305 Locust St. NW, Ste. 1, PO Box 270 319-454-6931 Community Center: 305 Locust St. NW, 319-454-6492 Fire Station: 109 Spruce St. NW, 319-454-6922

GARRISON

Garrison is a town where people work together for the common good of the community. It’s people who make the difference in life, it’s people who make

The city of Garrison.

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Benton County Fact Book 2022 • Page 27 program. We are a host to a number of volunteer civic organizations including the fire department and first responders.

Keystone’s small town values and spirit make our town a friendly and safe place to live. We are a small but proud community constantly working towards community betterment.

We are home to the Keystone Turner Hall, a dance hall and six lane bowling alley. The Turners host the annual Children’s Day, a German custom since 1904, and BBQ Round-Up. We are also home to the Darold Sindt Antique Museum, featuring a variety of approximately 200 tractors and implements plus riding lawn mowers, pedal tractors and other interesting collectibles.

Also located in Keystone are: an active church, a locally owned bank, a full service library, convenience store, the Keystone Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, our largest employer and multiple small businesses.

City of Keystone, 208 1st St., Keystone, 319-442-3246 www.keystoneiowa.com City Clerk: Angie Hagen. Email: keyclerk@netins.net Mayor: Erin Janss City Superintendent: Dave Monson

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Garrison. In central Benton County 43 miles west of Cedar Rapids and 30 miles south of Waterloo.

City Hall: 103 S. Birch Ave., 319-477-5823 Garrison Fire Department Meeting Room, 103 S. Birch Ave., 318-477-6112 Garrison Fire Department, 304 E. Maple St. Non-Emergency Phone: 319-477-5041

LUZERNE The city of Keystone.

KEYSTONE

Keystone is located within 30 minutes of both Cedar Rapids to the east and Waterloo to the north. Keystone is a peaceful, neighborly, farming community established in 1881 with the arrival of the Chicago, Milwaukee and St. Paul Railroad. Keystone, population 622, offers residents all of the pleasures of small town life, combined with the advantage of a short commute for any goods and services they can’t find right here at home. We have a strong community based in the Benton Community School District, offering high quality education and a personal touch that is often lacking in larger schools.

Our town has a beautiful city park, ball diamond, tennis court, and offers family oriented activities throughout the year including a summer recreation

Luzerne owes it parentage to the Chicago and Northwestern Railway, who desired to have their station midway between Blairstown and Belle Plaine.

Luzerne is a quiet hometown whose residents take pride in the quality of life that rural Iowa offers. An excellent volunteer fire department, beautiful historic church and neighbors who care are among the examples that make Luzerne something special. Located in south Benton County between Blairstown and Belle Plaine, about 4 miles south of Highway 30.

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Friday prior to the council meeting.

City Hall – Keri Touro – City Clerk – 319-223-5709 Hours vary from week to week. Up-to-date hours can be found on the City Hall tab and in the window at City Hall. City business sometimes requires Keri to be away from the office. You can call her at 319-389-4830 to ensure she is available when you need to visit.

NORWAY

The city of Mt. Auburn.

Small town living is something to take pride in and Norway is no exception with its rich history of baseball. Norway boasts an excellent school system, affordable housing options, local recreation and relaxation activities, hardworking and sound business based and friendly hometown people make this community one to call home. Frontier Cooperative Herbs, the community’s largest employer, is the anchor of industrial growth in the area. Norway is a great place to call home, do business, or just plain relax!

Located in southeast Benton County only 4 miles south of Hwy. 30 on Hwy. 201 Norway City Hall: 108 E. Railroad St., Norway, 319-227-7351.

Mt. Auburn is located in north-central Benton County on Highways V61 and D65. Picturesque homes and residents who care about their neighbors are among the many hometown experiences awaiting you. Mt. Auburn takes pride in its unique identity and offers a wonderful opportunity for expansion and development of residential and business growth.

City Hall: 203 2nd St., 319-475-2314

NEWHALL

The community of Newhall enjoys a peaceful tranquility that is often hard to find in the 21st century. Newhall’s forward thinking is evident in their actions as they improve the community with a new community center and the new well project which helps them continue to be ready for growth as more families seek out excellent school systems, affordable living, and safe secure neighborhoods, as our fire department and EMS continue to provide excellent service to the citizens of Newhall only two miles north of Hwy. 30.

City of Newhall www.cityofnewhall.com Newhall@Southslope.net Mayor - Jan Mattson City Clerk - Keri Touro Streets and Parks Super. - Dan Lynch Water and Sewer Super - Trent Claeys Building Permits: Jan Mattson City Council Meetings are held the 2nd and 4th Monday of every month. Items for the agenda should be submitted by 9:00 a.m. on the

The city of Newhall.

The city of Shellsburg.

SHELLSBURG

Shellsburg – A Bridge to the Future. Shellsburg is an ideal community for people of all ages who value excellent public schools, safe neighborhoods, short commutes, affordable living costs and a lower crime rate that makes engaging in leisure time activities the relaxing and enjoyable experience they are supposed to be. Shellsburg is located a short distance west of Cedar Rapids in east-central Benton County. Shellsburg is a community of friendly neighbors and despite its size still provides its citizens with many vital services. Home to Wildcat’s 18-hole golf course with a driving range is enjoyment for all golfers at any skill level. Just east of town is Pleasant Creek State Recreation Area-a 410-acre lake and more than 1,500 acres of land available to visitors. Come visit our friendly community!

City of Shellsburg: 108 Main St. SE, Shellsburg, 319-436-2954 www.shellsburg.com Email: cityofshellsburg@fmtcs.com Barb Tracey, City Clerk 319-436-2954 Public Works, 319-436-2954 Library, 319-436-2112 Police, 319-436-7763 Non-Emergency Benton County Sheriff, 911 City Park Pavilion Rental, 319-436-2954 Fire Department, 319-436-2099 Non-Emergency Fire Chief – David Charlier Fax: 319-431-2993 Fire Emergency - 911 Lonie Speckner, Mayor Shellsburg Area Community Group (SACG) SACG is a group of local citizens dedicated to promoting a positive image for the city of Shellsburg and the surrounding community as an exciting place to live, shop, and invest. Click www.shellsburgareacommunitygroup.com for more details.

Benton County Freedom Rock Shellsburg is proud to be home to The Benton County Freedom Rock, which represents local veterans and honors each man or woman who put on a uniform, completed basic training, and was shipped across the country or across the ocean to a far-off locale. Every county in Iowa has a Freedom rock, painted by Iowa artist Ray “Bubba” Sorenson II. The American Legion Riders of Post #166 raised the donations to make Shellsburg the home of the Benton Continued to page 29

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The city of Van Horne.

The Benton County Freedom Rock, located in Shellsburg County rock. Each rock is individualized with the history of those who served from that county. To learn more: www.thefreedomrock.com/iowa-fr-tour/

You may join us for any and all meetings, but if you wish for us to take any action, you will need to be placed on the agenda. You may call Linda at 319-228-8238 before the Friday preceding the Council Meeting and she will be happy to help you.

Police: The Benton County Sheriff’s Department services the City of Van Horne.

VINTON URBANA

Urbana is a thriving community in the far northwest corner of Benton County and is emerging as one of Iowa’s fastest growing communities! There are several reasons to choose from if you are looking to build a home, start or relocate a business. Urbana combines a favorable location, a business-ready planning philosophy and substantive development actions designed to encourage and attract growth. Our school systems offers a quality, small town learning environment with a 21st century focus and understanding. Urbana maintains a 700+ acre commercial/industrial and residential park and can be accessed by two interchanges on I-380. Welcome to a community that not only welcomes growth, but also has planned for it!

City Hall: 102 Capital Ave., 319-443-2400.

Mayor: Mitch McDonough City Clerk: Traci Wilson Urbana Police Dept.: 102 Capital Ave. Non-Emergency Phone 319-443-2780 Urbana Public Works: 400 Velvas St., 319-443-2171 Urbana-Polk Township Fire Dept.: 800 W. Sunset St. Non-Emergency Phone 319-443-2627

The city of Urbana.

VAN HORNE

Van Horne has a strong sense of community, an excellent school system, low crime and citizens committed to maintaining a small town lifestyle.

Located in south-central Benton County three miles north of Hwy. 30.

City of Van Horne: 114 Main St., P.O. Box 359, Van Horne, 319-228-8238 www.vanhorneia.govoffice3.com Email, vhclerk@netins.net.

City Hall hours are Mon., to Fri., 8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Patrick Gorkow, Mayor Linda Klopping, City Clerk Council Meetings are held on the second Monday of each month.

First Responders Non-Emergency phone: 319-472-2337 Fire Department Non-Emergency phone: 319-228-8729 To reserve the Van Horne City Park Shelter, please contact City Hall at 319228-8238. Cost for rental of shelter is $35.00 per day.

Van Horne Music Fest held the 2nd Saturday of June.

Vinton is a thriving river community with a vibrant shopping district and many family-friendly events and activities. This county seat community is home to over 20 chainsaw carvings by local artist, Brian Parr, and larger than life murals on the sides of 11 buildings.

Our historic homes, courthouse, train depot, and Iowa Braille & Sight Saving School are all great additions to the charm of our community.

Halfway between Waterloo and Cedar Rapids, Vinton is a competitive, self-sufficient business community focused on The city of Vinton. growth and hometown service.

While you’re in Vinton you’ll want to take in our extensive shopping district and relax over a delicious meal at one of our many fine restaurants. Enjoy a leisurely drive through town where you will find many historical sites, including beautiful homes, businesses, schools, and governmental buildings.

If it’s recreation you’re looking for, go bowling, golfing, swimming or rollerskating, visit one of our many beautiful parks, join us for one of several community celebrations or take in the auto races at the Benton County Speedway. So whether you’re contemplating a visit or planning a move, we extend a warm and sincere welcome to our city. We are proud of all our community has to offer and hope your stay will be relaxing and enjoyable.

Vinton is a great place to raise a family or start a business and we invite everyone to join us in Vinton for a day, or to stay for a lifetime! cityofvinton.org Vinton City Hall: 110 W. 3rd St. 319-472-4707 Fax: 319-472-4456 Hours: Mon., to Fri., 9:00 am to 4:30 pm www.vintoniowa.net City Administrator: Chris Ward Email: cward@vintoniowa.net Mayor: Bud Maynard City Clerk: Melissa Schwan Vinton Police Department: 310 A Ave., 319-472-2321 General Email Address: vintonpd@vintoniowa.net Chief of Police: Ted Paxton (ext. 650) Vinton Fire Department: E. 2nd Street, Fire Chief: Charlie Garwood Asst. Fire Chief: Chris Staab The 4 townships that Vinton provides protection for are: Eden, Harrison, Jackson and Taylor.

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Page 30 • Benton County Fact Book 2022 Email: cwalker@vintoniowa.net Utility Person: Chad Newton Meter Reader: Doug Laughridge Vinton Water Pollution Control Phone: 319-472-3353 Fax: 319-472-3353 WPC Superintendent: Craig Walker Email: wpc@vintoniowa.net Vinton Municipal Electric Utility Our purpose is to supply safe, reliable, high quality electric service to our customers. Our goal is to provide that service to our customers as economically as possible, to assist our customers in making effective energy choices, and to be responsive to the needs of our customers. This is a Public Power’s hallmark -- “PUTTING OUR CUSTOMER/OWNER FIRST.” Tom Richtsmeier, General Manager For daytime electrical issues call our distribution office at 319-472-4813. For blinking lights, no lights and other after hours emergencies please call the following cell phone number: 319-560-9871.

If you have to leave a voice mail and no one returns your call within 10 minutes call again. Cell phones are not 100% reliable.

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Vinton Continued from page 29 Vinton Street Garage: 901 W. 3rd Street, 319-472-2768 vintonstreets@vintoniowa.net Hours: Mon. to Fri., 7:00 am to 4:00 pm Street Superintendent: Scott Meyer Brush Dump and Compost Site • The Brush Dump and Compost Site is located north of the Cedar River bridge at the second entrance to the right.

• Hours are generally from 11:00 am to 7:00 pm • The site may be closed due to flooding when the river level is high.

• The compost that is available at the brush dump is free for the residents of the City of Vinton and Benton County. Up to one large load (pickup or dump truck) per person/business per day.

Vinton Water Department: W. 1st St., 319-472-3437 Fax: 319-472-4877 WPC Superintendent: Craig Walker Corn statues located around Vinton.

Benton County Places of Worship Atkins

St. Stephen Lutheran

Rev. Douglas Woltemath Sunday Worship • 9:00 AM Sun. School Bible Classes • 10:15 AM Bible Study, Wed. • 10:30 AM Choir, Thursday • 7:30 PM

Pleasant Hill Presbyterian

David Duball, Minister Morning Worship • 9:30 AM Coffee Time • 10:30 AM Atkins Helping Hands Food Pantry - 1st & 3rd Sunday’s • 11:00 AM - Noon

Belle Plaine First Lutheran

Rev. Dean Duncan • 444-2849 Sat. Evening Worship • 6:00 PM Sunday School • 9:00 AM Divine Worship • 10:15 AM Church School, Thursday • 5:30 PM

First Congregational

Rev. Dennis Eastin • 444-2342 Church Worship • 9:30 AM

Blairstown

Grace Lutheran

Jeff Schanbacher, Pastor www.gracelutheranbtown.org Worship Service • 10:00 AM Sun. School & Bible Class • 9:00 AM

First Presbyterian Church

Diane Vorhies, Pastor Kristine Shultis, ERE 319-454-6315 Worhsip Services • 9:00 AM Fellowship Follows Wed. Bible Adventures • 4:00 PM

St. John’s Catholic Church

105 West Street NW, Blairstown Rev. Craig E. Steimel Wednesday Mass: 9 am alternating with St. Patrick, Watkins Weekend Mass alternating with St. Patrick, Watkins: Saturday • 6:00 PM Visit our website at www.queenofsaints.com for Mass times.

Phone: (319) 228-8131 ext. #306 or (866) 854-7555 ext. #306

Brandon

United Methodist

Pastor Luke Evans 319-474-2669 Sunday Worship • 10:00 AM Adult Sun. School • 8:45 AM Kids’ Sun. School • 9:00 AM Handicap Accessible

Church of Christ

319-474-2159 Pastor Lenny Power 306 East St. Sunday School • 9:30 AM Worship Service – 10:30 AM Handicap Accessible

Center Point Alice Methodist

Sheri Andersen, Pastor Morning Worship • 9:00 AM Sunday School • 10:30 AM

First Christian

Pastor Kevin Jones 319-849-1525 Sunday Worship • 10:15 AM Wednesday Youth PK-12 grade 6:00 PM Handicap Accessible

United Methodist Michael Ellson 319-849-2518 Worship • 9:30 AM Youth Group • 6:30-8 PM Wednesday St. John Lutheran LCMS Rev. Thomas C. Van Hemert prtcvanhemert@gmail.com 319-849-1251 Worship Service • 9:00 AM Sunday School • 10:15 AM

Victory Baptist Church

703 Water Street Pastor, Larry Daubs 319-849-1300 Independent Fundamental King James Sunday School • 9:00 AM Worship Service • 10:00 AM

Dysart

United Methodist Church 602 Tilford St. Pastor Linda Thompson 319-476-2750 Worship Service • 9:00 AM Sunday School • 10:10 AM

Calvary Baptist

407 Main Pastor Daniel Hartwig 319-476-5865 Sunday Services • 10:45 AM Sunday School • 9:30 AM Truth Trackers Kids Club * 6-7:30 PM Wednesday Prayer Meeting • 7:00 PM

Assembly of God

Pastor John Lynn 319-476-5005 Sunday Services • 10:30 AM Wednesday Bible Study • 7:00 PM

Sunday School • 9:30 AM Prayer Service • 6:00 PM

Zion Lutheran Church

Rev. James R. Radtz 319-476-5590 Summer Schedule: 9:00 AM Worship 10:00 AM Coffee Fellowship zion@fctc.coop

Elberon

Elberon Christian Church

Worship Service • 9:30 AM Kids After School • Wednesdays 4:00-5:30 PM Sept. - May

Garrison

St. Mark Lutheran

Pastor Dean Rothchild 319-477-5141 Sunday Worship • 8:30 AM

Garrison United Methodist Church Pastor Luke Evans 105 N Sycamore 319-477-5151 Sunday Worship 8:15 AM

Keystone

St. John Lutheran

Rev. B. Andrew Wright, Pastor 201 Forth Ave. • 319-442-3514 Sunday Worship • 10:00 AM Sunday School & Bible Class @ 8:45 Am

Luzerne

St. Paul Lutheran Church

Rev. Dean Duncan Sunday Divine Service • 8:30 AM Adult Bible Class • Sunday 9:45 AM Sunday School • 9:45 AM

Mount Auburn United Methodist

Pastor Luke Evans Worship Service • 11:15 AM Sunday School • 10:00 AM UMW • 2nd Thursday 319-475-2281

Newhall

St. Paul’s Catholic

306 Third Avenue Newhall, IA 52315 Rev. Craig E. Steimel Tuesday Mass: 9:00 am Weekend Mass: Saturday • 10:00 AM Visit our website at www.queenofsaints.com for Mass times.

Phone: (319) 228-8131 ext. #306 or (866) 854-7555 ext. #306

Central Presbyterian

Worship Service • 10:30 AM www.cpcnewhall.org

St. John Lutheran Church

Pastor Steven Rempfer 319-223-5593 Email: stjohnnewhall@southslope.com Sunday Morning Worship 8:00 AM and 10:00 AM www.stjohnofnewhall.org

Norway

United Methodist Pastor - Terry Beltz 319-981-5671 Worship Service • 10:45 AM Prairie View Christian

Pastor Bill Wenstrom 319-227-9019 www.prairieviewchristian.org • Bible Studies • Sunday • 9:00 AM Prayer Meeting • Wed. • 6:30 PM

St. Michael’s Catholic

512 Evergreen Street, Norway, (319) 227-7169 Rev. Craig E. Steimel Friday Mass: 9:00 AM Weekend Mass: Sunday • 8:00 AM Visit our website at www.queenofsaints.com for Mass times.

Rowley

First United Methodist

Located on D-47 in Rowley Susan Higdon, Pastor Sun. Congregational Worship • 10:30 AM Sunday School • 9:00 AM

Shellsburg

The Church of Grace

301 Grove St. NW Brian Reeves, Pastor 319-573-2393 churchofgraceshellsburg.com churchofgraceshellsburg@gmail.com Wednesday Adult Bible Study • 6:30 PM Youth & Adult Sunday School • 9:30 AM Sunday Service • 10:30 AM Community Social • 9AM-12 1st Wednesday of Every Month Family Night • 6:30PM 4th Wednesday of Every Month

Parker’s Grove Baptist Church

6612 30th Avenue Drive • Shellsburg Jonathan Brown, Pastor Children’s Sun. School • 9:15 AM Worship Service • 10:30 AM

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Vinton Continued from page 30 www.vmeu.org Generation Office located at: 203 E. 2nd St., 319-472-3663 For billing and account information please call Vinton City Hall located at: 110 W. 3rd St., 319-472-4707 Fax: 319-472-4456 Vinton Public Library 510 2nd Ave., Vinton, 319-472-4208 Monday to Thursday 9:00 am - 6:00 pm, Friday 9:00 am - 4:00 pm, Vinton Veterans Memorial Airport was founded in the mid-1960s by the City of Vinton. Realizing the economic impact of a local airport, city officials formed the Airport Commission to oversee the new airport and promote aviation.

The City continues to support aviation in the community and relies on the Commission for day-to-day operations.

Within Iowa’s transportation system, the Vinton Veterans Memorial Airport is classified as a General Service Airport by the Iowa DOT. General Service Airports support most twin and single-engine aircraft and may occasionally serve business jets.

5551 24th Ave. Dr., P.O. Box 529, Vinton, 52349 (3 mi. north of Vinton on Highway 150) Airport Operated By: Iowa Wing & Rotor, 319-472-2662

Vinton Public Library

This beautiful community is located in southeast Benton County and is just 10 miles to Cedar Rapids and 10 miles to the Amanas. Walford promotes diversity in economic growth, planning and sound strategies for future community changes, a broad local business base, and an excellent quality of life.

City of Walford: 120 5th St. N., P.O. Box 148, Walford, 52351 www.cityofwalfordiowa.com 319-846-3103 Fax: 319-846-2053 Cityofwalford@southslope.net Office Hours: Mon. to Wed. and Fri. 8:00 am - 4:00 pm Janet L. Gann, MMC, City Clerk

WATKINS

Watkins is a small, unincorporated rural Benton County community located on road W12 in the southeast section of the county. Watkins residents take pride in their community and that it is reflected in the homes, businesses and church in town.

Benton County Places of Worship Sunday Service • 6:30 PM Prayer Committee Meetings Wednesdays • 6:30 PM

Shellsburg Presbyterian 300 Main St. SE 319-436-2452 Worship Service • 9:30 AM

Oak Grove Christian Church Pastor Matthew Magee Worship Service • 10:15 AM Sunday School • 9:00 AM www.oakgroveonline.net

Zion Lutheran - LCMS

Rev. Mark Leckband, Pastor 319-477-3785 Church Phone 319-436-2524 Sunday School • 8:45 AM Sunday Service • 10:00 AM Wednesday Bible Study • 7:00 PM

Urbana

Christian Church

Pastor Ryan Daisy 712-210-1696 daisyraa@uni.edu Sunday Service • 9:00 AM Sunday school following (During the school year)

St. Mary Catholic

402 Ash Avenue • 319-443-2447 Father Jim Brokman Mass Sundays at 8:30 AM

United Methodist

Susan Higdon, Pastor Sue Ney, Part Time Pastor Worship Service • 10:30 AM

Van Horne

Salem United Methodist

Pastor - Doc Ranson Parish Office: 319-228-8364 Worship Service • 9:30 AM Sunday School • 8:30 AM Sept.-May

St. Andrew Lutheran

David Lingard, Pastor 319-228-8325 Sunday Morning Divine Service • 9:00 AM (Communion every Sunday) Monday Evening Service • 7:00 PM No Sunday School/Bible Class during the summer

Immaculate Conception

405 Fourth Avenue, Van Horne Rev. Craig E. Steimel Thursday Mass: 9 AM

Weekend Mass: Jan-Jun: 8:00 AM Sundays July-Dec: 4:00 PM Saturdays Visit our website at www.queenofsaints.com for Mass times.

Phone: (319) 228-8131 ext. #306 or (866) 854-7555 ext. #306

Vinton

First Baptist Church

Pastor - Shane Klein 601 1st Avenue • 319-472-3881 Sunday School • 9:00 AM Fellowship Time • 10:00-10:30 AM Worship Service • 10:30 AM Wed. Prayer Meeting • 6:30 PM

Faith Independent Baptist

Pastor Cliff Bennett 319-472-4270 911 D Avenue Sunday School • 9:30 AM Worship Service • 10:30 AM Sunday Evening Service • 6:00 PM Wednesday Service • 6:00 PM

Bethlehem Lutheran Church ELCA 1206 C Avenue Rev. Randy Kasch 319-472-3784 Sunday Services • 9:00 AM Sunday School/ LYO • 10:15 AM www.bethlehemvinton.org

Blessed Hope Church

Matt Hantz, Senior Pastor 319-209-5747 David Condry, Community Pastor Shawna Kurth, Director of Children’s and Student Discipleship Malea Lee, Ministry Assistant 1509 S. M Avenue • 319-472-3995 Sunday Worship • 8:30 & 10:15 AM Wednesday Night Programs: K-5: 5:30-7:00 PM 6-8: 6:30-8:00 PM Sunday Night High School 6:30-8:00 PM

Wesley United Methodist Church 516 Second Avenue Rev. Brian Channel Sunday School (All Ages) • 10:15 AM Worship • 9:00 AM

Prairie Creek Christian Church

6 Miles N. of Vinton on Hwy. 150 Pastor Kurt Brubaker Sunday School • 9:15 AM Worship Service • 10:30 AM Wed. Evening Bible Study • 7:00 PM Women’s Ind. Circle • 2nd Thur. at 12:50

Cornerstone Baptist Church

Vinton Presbyterian Church

First Christian Church

St. Patrick Catholic

319-472-5254 Pastor Joshua Graber Sunday School • 10:00 AM Morning Service • 11:00 AM Sunday Evening • 6:00 PM Wednesday Evening • 7:00 PM Pastor Richard Jumper 1209 West 13th Street 319-472-2153 Sunday School • 9:00 AM Worship Service • 10:15 AM

HARVEST 365 A Foursquare Gospel Church

Pastor Bryan Lund Office 319-472-5352 Cell 319-389-7031 Sunday Worship and Powerhouse Kids Ministry • 10:30 AM Family Night • Wed. 6:30 PM Crew Youth Group • Wed 6:30 PM & Sun. 6:00 PM

Rev. Jessica Crane-Munoz 319-472-3766 Worship Service • 10:30 AM Fellowship Time • 11:30 AM

Watkins

109 Second Street, Watkins Rev. Craig E. Steimel Wednesday Mass: 9:00 am alternating with St. John, Blairstown Weekend Mass alternating with St. John, Blairstown: Saturday • 6:00 PM Visit our website at www.queenofsaints.com for Mass times.

Phone: (319) 228-8131 ext. #306 or (866) 854-7555 ext. #306

Walford

Clover Ridge United Methodist Church

Stewart Memorial United Methodist

805 Hwy 151 W. Kolleen Queener, Pastor 319-846-2349 Sunday School • 9:00 AM Sunday Worship • 10:30 AM

St. Mary Catholic

Pastor Michelle Schultz 319-845-2636 New Email: office@tlcwalford.com Sunday Service • 9:00 AM Sunday School • 10:15 AM Bible Study, Wed. • 9:00 AM

Pastor Luke Evans 216 East 4th Street 319-472-2839 Worship Service • 6:00 PM Sunday School • 9:30 AM 2200 2nd Ave. Father Jim Brokman 319-472-3368 Sunday Mass • 10:30 AM

Seventh Day Adventist

507 1st Ave. Pat Neve 319-472-2559 Sat. Worship & Bible Study • 2:30 PM Tues. Clothing Giveaway • 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Tues. Clothing Donations • 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Trinity Lutheran Church

Missouri Synod 1002 East 13th Street 319-472-5571 Rev. Stephen Preus, Pastor Home Phone 319-472-2898 Worship Services: Wed. 6:30 p.m.

Sunday • 9:00 AM Sunday School: 10:15 a.m.

(Worship service is broadcast on local cable 4, each Sunday at 1:00 PM) TLC Preschool: 319-472-5571 Gail Gerber, Director 3-year old classes: Tues. & Thurs.

4-year old classes: Mon., Wed. & Fri.

Trinity Lutheran

Walker

Sacred Heart Catholic

302 Rowley Street 319-448-4241 Father Jim Brokman, Mass Saturday at 5:15 PM

United Methodist

101 Ely Street Pastor Patrick Munyakazi 319-448-4689 Sun. Congregational Worship • 10:00 AM Sunday School • 10:15 AM

Walker Bible Church

Casey Rhinecoster, Pastor 319-448-4452 Sunday School • 9:00 AM Worship Service • 10:00 AM Evening Service • 6:30 PM Wednesday Awana • 6:30-8:00 PM

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