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Bacon Buddies Recognized for Community Leadership
The Iowa Pork Producers Association (IPPA) was honored with a Leadership in Community Award from Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig at the 13th Annual Iowa Ag Leaders Dinner. This recognition cel... Secretary Naig Invites Students to Enter the 2025 Choose Iowa Calendar Contest
Contest winners will be honored at the 2025 Iowa State Fair and will have their artwork published in a popular coloring calendarIowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig is inviting school-aged Iow...
Second Suspect Charged in Eastern Iowa Check Forgery Scheme
A second person has been charged in connection with an alleged check forgery operation that spanned multiple communities across eastern Iowa.According to a criminal complaint, 35-year-old Deavin Baker... Going Once, Going Twice, Vinton-Shellsburg Volunteer Auction!
By: Co-Reporter, Izzie BirkerThursday, March 27th was the Vinton-Shellsburg FFA Chapters annual Volunteer Auction. 35 high school FFA members and 2 advisors signed up to be auctioned off by Sam Fi... Webinar on our Safe at Home Address Confidentiality Program - April 30
This Sexual Assault Awareness Month, we are closing out the month by hosting a webinar to highlight our Safe at Home program that serves survivors of sexual assault and other crimes. Join us on W...
Urban forestry awards recognize local dedication to trees and outreach
Three towns in Benton County were recognized at the Urban Forestry Awards luncheon which recognizes cities, college campuses and utilities that demonstrate a variety of dedication to the importance of...
Join the American Legion Avenue of Flags
Attention Vinton area residents! American Legion Post 57 is launching the "Avenue of Flags."Please consider taking part in Avenue of Flags as a way to display your pride in our nation, our community, ... Dr. Seuss Party at Andersen Center Point Library
Friends of the Center Point Library hosted a Dr. Seuss-themed party on March 29. The Library welcomed The Cat (minus the hat and all the shenanigans). Approximately 15 children attended the event... Elevate Your Notary Skills: Register Today
We are hosting our first Iowa Notary Public Learning Conference on September 12, 2025, from 8:00 AM to 2:00 PM. This seminar will consist of four courses that cover the basics of a notary’s res...
Center Point-Urbana FFA Greenhouse Groundbreaking April 16
We did it! Help us break ground on the FFA Greenhouse! Please come, bring your shovel, and help us celebrate this accomplishment! We couldn’t have done it without your support! You are invited to j...