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Wesley United Methodist to Welcome Pastor Adkins
Wesley United Methodist Church announced that they will be welcoming a new pastor to the congregation. "We are excited to announce that our new Pastor will be Darrian Adkins. He and his wife Dana will... Vinton Shellsburg High School Senior Awards Night brings $148,000 to Students
The Vinton-Shellsburg High School Senior Awards Night of 2025 resulted in approximately $148,000 in Local Scholarships the area seniors. Below is a list of the recipients:Benton County Cattlemen's A... Veterans Day at the Iowa State Fair Parade Entry Applications Available
2025 Theme, 50th Anniversary Commemoration of the Vietnam War Iowa Department of Veterans Affairs (IDVA) has posted entry applications for the Aug. 11th Veterans Day at the Iowa State Fair Parade...
Benton Community High School Threat leads to juvenile taken into custody
The Benton Community School District was on lockdown on Tuesday due to the threat of a gun at the High School. The school received an anonymous tip through Safe+Sound Iowa at 1:07 p.m. The tip was of ... Bill expanding cancer coverage for firefighters, EMS goes to governor’s desk
By Robin OpsahlIowa House lawmakers unanimously passed a bill expanding cancer coverage for emergency responders in Iowa, sending it to the governor.House File 969 expands disability and death be...
Brandon Fire Department Assists with SUV vs. Parked Semi accident
The Brandon Fire and First Responders responded to a call on Monday, May 5th, 2025 at approximately 5:30 p.m. The call went out for the department to dispatch to I-380 in the southbound direction for ... Eastern Iowa Honor Flight Announces 55th Flight to Washington, D.C.
On Wednesday, May 14, the Eastern Iowa Honor Flight will launch Flight
#55, sponsored by the Keith Romstad Memorial. Since beginning operations in 2009, the
Eastern Iowa Honor Flight has transport... Gov. Reynolds signs list of bills into law
Wednesday, Governor Kim Reynolds signed the following bills into law:HF 532: A bill for an act enacting the dietician licensure compact.HF 875: A bill for an act relating to health insurers’ credent...
Restoration Work Begins on Historic Center Point Depot
Preservation efforts are underway at one of Linn County’s treasured historic landmarks. Repair work has begun on the doors and stucco of the 1914 Interurban depot, a longtime fixture on the Cedar Va... Achenbach recognized with ICOG Prometheus Award for leadership
ICOG Honors Excellence with Innovative Project Award, Prometheus Award, and Friend of COGs Awards ---The Iowa Association of Councils of Governments (ICOG) proudly announces the recipients of the...