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Ms. Matese shares the history of the Iowa College for the Blind
The Vinton Kiwanis had a unique presentation courtesy of member Carolyn Hibbs. She addressed the club as "Lorraina Matese" a teacher and matron at the Iowa College for the Blind, in the year of 1881. ... Benton Community Seniors awarded more than $100,000 in Scholarships
On Wednesday, Benton Community School held the annual Decision Day 2026 and Senior Awards event celebrating the senior class.Students had an opportunity to share their plans for life beyond high schoo...
Proclamation Honoring the Rule of Law at America's 250th Anniversary
RESOLUTION #26-36PROCLAMATION HONORING THE RULE OF LAW AT AMERICA’S 250th ANNIVERSARYWHEREAS, As the United States prepares to commemorate its 250th anniversary in 2026, The Iowa State Bar Associati... Center Point-Urbana Celebrate with FFA Banquet
Kolten McLaughlin & Kinze Manson,Center Point-Urbana FFA Co-Reporters,On Sunday, April 26th, the Center Point-Urbana FFA chapter concluded its 2025-2026 school year with its annual banquet and awards ... Eastern Iowa Honor Flight Announces 59th Flight to Washington, D.C.
On Tuesday, May 12, the Eastern Iowa Honor Flight will depart on Flight #55, sponsored by the memorial donations received from family and friends in honor of veterans who have passed before us.F...
Steffen named as 2026 Alexander Fellow
Congratulations to our own Kelly Steffen, high school social studies teacher, on being selected as a 2026 Alexander Fellow through Vanderbilt University’s Lamar Alexander Initiative!This highly sele... Area businesses donate to Shellsburg's Summer Reading Program
"Plant a Seed, Read" is all about growing young minds, and we couldn’t do it without support like this! The Shellsburg Public Library would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to the Rural Electric... VGH Celebrates Nurses Week Honoring Local Caregivers Who Make a Difference
As part of National Nurses Week, Virginia Gay Hospital & Clinics is proud to recognize the compassionate work provided by all the VGH nursing professionals who care for friends, neighbors, and familie... Cottage Garden Society gifts Benton County Conservation with Donation
Captions: Group PhotoPictured are representatives of Benton County Conservation and the Cottage Garden Society. Left to right: Will Souer, Bucky Heick, Faith Hunt, Cara Harill, Rhonda McClintock, Aaro... Vinton-Shellsburg Summer Food Service Program 2026
Vinton-Shellsburg Community School District is participating in the Summer Food Service Program. Meals will be provided to all children at no charge and will be the same for all participants, regardle...