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Century and Heritage Farm Applications due June 1
Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig reminds eligible farm owners to apply for the 2021 Century and Heritage Farm Program now. The program was created by the Iowa Departmen...
Five Financial Literacy Tips for Parents
BY DAN CLUTE Iowa Student Loan Board MemberApril is Financial Literacy Month, so it's a great time to figure out or revisit your family's financial plan. Parents with K-12 students should include...
Mount Mercy University congratulates December 2020 graduates
The following students graduated from Mount Mercy University in December 2020. Located in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, Mount Mercy's 1,800+ students come from around the globe, creating a vibrant, d...
Vinton-Shellsburg Open Positions
Do you love working with the youth? Are you a fan of the theater? Have you always wanted to direct your own play?Vinton-Shellsburg Middle School is looking for a Drama Coach for the 2021-22 scho...
Tyson Fleshner and Jacob Hill of Union High School win Scholarship
JUNIOR ACHIEVEMENT OF EASTERN IOWA CONGRATULATES THE 2021 REGIONAL JA TITAN® CHALLENGE SCHOLARSHIP WINNERSThe regional JA Titan® Challenge, presented by TrueNorth Companies, took place virtually on ... East-Central Iowa REC Awards 12 Students $1,000 Scholarships
East-Central Iowa REC is proud to announce it has awarded $1,000 scholarships to ten graduating seniors who plan to further their education in a diverse range of programs. Congratulations to these des...
Alliant Energy urges Iowa residents to call 811 before you dig
Warmer weather and thawed ground means that Iowa homeowners, contractors and government workers are digging into more outside projects. Many Iowa property owners are likely eager to repair trees, mail...
City of Vinton offering garden plot reservations
The City of Vinton is now accepting reservations for garden plots at the Third on 3rd Gardens. Two bed sizes are available – 4’x12’ and 4’x8’. Plots are $20. Please contact City Hall fo...
Wanted: Mudpuppies!
“Is it a Mudpuppy?” This is a common question when someone finds a strange tadpole-like creature with legs in a pond or wetland. When they describe a creature with external gills, smal...
Child Abuse Prevention Month Recognizes Every Community’s Role
Prevent Child Abuse Iowa recognizes the importance of community-based support for all children and families during National Child Abuse Prevention (CAP) Month in April. The theme of this year’...