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IOWA CAPITAL DISPATCH - September 18th, 2025 6:45 am

By Brooklyn DraiseyAfter hours of closed discussion, the Iowa Board of Regents directed state universities Wednesday to investigate social media posts allegedly made by university employees relating t...
CPU FFA - September 17th, 2025 8:56 pm

By Addyson Sweeney and Audrey Seiler Recently members of the Center Point-Urbana FFA chapter participated in many ways at the Iowa State Fair. Members competed in both the swine and photography eve...
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VINTON TODAY - September 16th, 2025 9:54 pm

Eighteen years ago, Olivia, who most of you know as Liv, was born with a very special heart. Now, not the ordinary kind that is filled with kindness, (though she's got that in spades). I mean medicall...
CITY OF VINTON - September 16th, 2025 12:44 pm

This year the City of Vinton is partnering with S&J Sanitation to offer two options to help Vinton residents take advantage of this weekend. Friendly reminder, this weekend is intended for residen...
FFA - September 15th, 2025 4:54 pm

By: Co-Reporter, Bri DulinOn Wednesday, September 10th, 11 members visited Farm Service in Vinton, Iowa, where they explored key topics in agronomy and agriculture. They learned about the science of m...
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VINTON TODAY - September 14th, 2025 6:42 pm
Collins & Evans Call for Termination of University Employees Celebrating Kirk's MurderToday, Rep. Taylor Collins (R) of Mediapolis, IA, Chair of the House Committee on Higher Education, and Senator Ly...
VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR - September 14th, 2025 6:25 pm

A tense Thursday night ended in the arrest of a La Porte City man after authorities say he threatened bar patrons and later made threats toward law enforcement during a standoff in a cornfield.The Bla...
VINTON POLICE DEPARTMENT - September 12th, 2025 3:17 pm
Vinton Police Department Log for September 1-7, 2025All Charges are subject to review by the Benton County Attorney's Office. An arrest or criminalcharge is merely an accusation, and the Defendant is ...
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BENTON COUNTY CONSERVATION - September 12th, 2025 11:16 am

By Shelby Williams, Director When budget season rolls around, it’s not uncommon to hear that conservation
will be “getting the axe.” Parks and natural areas are sometimes viewed as extras,
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FFA - September 11th, 2025 12:34 am

By: Co-Reporter, Bri DulinOn Friday September 5th, 6 FFA members competed in the State Dairy Cattle and Foods Evaluation. State Dairy Cattle is a contest where members evaluate dairy cattle based on p...
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