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Water tower repainting begins next week

Work should start this coming week on repainting the Benson water tower outside and a thorough cleaning of its inside

America at 250

Benson plans to celebrate the 250th anniversary of United States’ Declaration of Independence from the British monarc

Farmland sales for 2027 assessments down considerably

Tax valuations for farmland for taxes payable in 2027 have been set but for the current assessment period, the number

BHS Prom: Shipwrecked in Paradise
Memory screens available locally

Have you ever had a memory screen?

How Community Feedback Is Shaping Benson Schools’ Budget Decisions

Earlier this spring, Benson Public Schools asked families, staff, and community members to share their perspectives t

40 years of teaching kids to use guns

For the past 40 years, Kevin Wilts of Benson has taught kids, and adults, how to safely use a firearm.

Holtz to retire

“I am here to let you know that June 12 will be my last day as sheriff of Swift County,” John Holtz told the county b

Riverview Dairy contributes $1 million

Publisher’s note: Reed Anfinson included Riverview Dairy’s information to this story.

A Standard of Excellence

Dennis Laumeyer 

Benson Public School Superintendent

Will Benson have a phone-free school?

Current phone policy at Benson schools isn’t fully working due partially to inconsistent enforcement of it from class

Jazz-n-Pizzazz: “Jet. Set. Dance.”

Grace Nagler, right, Keala Carroll and Addison Schauer perform the “Can Can Techno” at the Benson High School Perform

Tornado drills Thursday, part severe weather week

Thursday reserved for sounding tornado warning sirens twice.

Lundberg charged with two felonies from hit and run

Based on a news release from the sheriff’s office, Lundberg was interviewed about the accident April 9.

Verizon phone charges questioned at county meeting

At each of the Swift County Board of Commissioner meetings, commissioners give a report on the various boards and cou

New rules begin for deer season: County votes 3-2 to allow rifle hunting for deer

As to public input commissioners received at hearings in February, March and at their meeting last Tuesday, the numbe

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