Whose DNA is it?

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
March 26, 2025 2:36 pm

The company known as 23andMe have begun the process of filing bankruptcy. For those who don't know what this company does, it collects DNA. The DNA is then analyzed and it has been helpful for the users to find out what kinds of illnesses they and their families might be disposed to getting in the future.

Vinton Shellsburg Administrator/Director Reports

VINTON SHELLSBURG COMMUNITY SCHOOLS
March 25, 2025 10:29 pm

The Vinton-Shellsburg administrators reported on a variety of academic, extracurricular, and operational updates. At the high school, ACT testing faced technical difficulties but was successfully completed in small groups, 24 new members were inducted into NHS, and spring activities, including track, speech, and FFA competitions, are underway.

Set It and Forget It!!!

BENTON COUNTY CONSERVATION
March 25, 2025 9:00 pm

 By Eric Schares,   Roadside ManagerSo you’ve planted your tree and now all you have to do is sit back and wait 30 years to enjoy the shade, right? Wrong, there are still many things you can do to maximize the quality and longevity of your tree.

"Team Dave and Rick" and Co. settle Lawsuit

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
March 25, 2025 8:38 pm

This article will attempt to lay out the facts of the case and try to condense the lawsuit. You will see numbers inside of parentheses, these indicate the page where the information can be found.

Iowa House votes to increase penalties, training for open records, meetings laws

IOWA CAPITAL DISPATCH
March 25, 2025 12:13 pm

By Robin OpsahlThe Iowa House passed legislation Monday to increase training for local officials on open meetings and information laws and raising penalties for violations.

Iowa Secretary of State's audit of voter registration finds 277 noncitizens

SECRETARY OF STATE
March 25, 2025 12:28 am

Iowa Secretary of State Paul Pate announced today that his office has completed additional audits of Iowa's voter registration lists and identified 277 confirmed noncitizens who have voted or are registered to vote.

Securing Property Tax Relief in Iowa

VINTON TODAY
March 24, 2025 2:56 pm

The Future of Iowa Foundation, a 501(c)(3) research affiliate of the Iowa Taxpayers Association, has released a new publication produced by the Tax Foundation in Washington, D.

2025 Congressional Art Competition Open to IA-02 Students

CONGRESSWOMAN ASHLEY HINSON
March 24, 2025 11:37 am

The Office of Congresswoman Ashley Hinson (IA-02) is now accepting submissions for the  Spring 2025 Congressional Art Competition  The Congressional Art Competition is a nationwide high school arts competition that provides a unique opportunity for students to showcase their artistic talents.

From Extirpation to Restoration: The Return of Wild Turkeys

BENTON COUNTY CONSERVATION
March 23, 2025 8:35 pm

By Cara Harrill, Conservation TechnicianSpring turkey season is right around the corner! Let’s take a look back at the history of wild turkey in Iowa, and how the once extirpated, or locally extinct, population has recovered.

Convicted Killer Tacoa Talley Seeks Post-Conviction Relief in Iowa Court

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
March 21, 2025 2:15 pm

Tacoa Talley, who was convicted in 2023 for the murder of Jodie Bevans, has filed an application for post-conviction relief under Iowa Code Chapter 822.