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State Auditor releases report on City of Center Point
Auditor of State Rob Sand today released a report on the City of Center Point for the year ended June 30, 2024. The report can be seen below.{{{24_Center_Point_FINAL.pdf}}}...
VFW Auxiliary Post #2440 Presents Essay Awards to 3rd & 4th Graders
The VFW Auxiliary Post #2440, a combination of Benton and Buchanan County Posts, presented awards to area students. The essay awards were presented last week at Tilford Elementary and Shellsburg winne... Science for All
By Faith Hunt, NaturalistA community scientist is someone who contributes to scientific
research. Community scientists are people who have a little bit of
time and interest in contributing to loca... House votes to ban eminent domain for CO2 pipelines
By Kami CoonsThe Iowa House approved a bill Wednesday that would stop pipelines carrying liquified carbon dioxide from using eminent domain. Six other bills related to carbon sequestration pipeli...
This is only a drill, until it's not
On Friday morning, students at the Vinton-Shellsburg High School were tested on their fire drill response, and they performed perfectly!Just before noon, they were tested again, but this time it was a... DuCharme sentenced to Probation
Nearly 40 people filled half of the courtroom for the sentencing of Robert "Bob" Ducharme. DuCharme was arrested last March 5, 2024, on a total of 10 charges: Ducharme, 61, a Vinton resident and forme... Senators vote to protect Iowans’ ‘basic human right’ to garden
By Cami KoonsA bill advanced from the Iowa Senate floor Monday that would protect home gardens from state and local ordinances.Sen. Cherielynn Westrich, R-Ottumwa, said the bill hits at a “growing c...
Benton County Farm Bureau Donates to CPU FFA Greenhouse
Benton County Farm Bureau is proud to announce their $6,000 donation to the Center Point – Urbana FFA Alumni and Supporters to aid their Greenhouse Campaign. This donation supports the growth of agr... VGH Announces Appointment of Tina M. Eden as Chief Executive Officer
Virginia Gay Hospital is pleased to announce the appointment of Tina M. Eden as its new Chief Executive Officer. With over three decades of dedicated service to Virginia Gay Hospital, Eden brings a we... Bill banning handheld cellphone use while driving heads to governor’s desk
By Robin OpsahlAfter years of failed starts, the Iowa Legislature has finally sent legislation banning the handheld use of cellphones while driving to Gov. Kim Reynolds.The Iowa House passed Sena...