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Iowa Secretary of State Warns of Fraudulent Business Targeting Iowans
Iowa Secretary of State Paul Pate is issuing a warning about fraudulent business practices soliciting investments from Iowans. As part of the scam, World Trade Coal (WTC) presents a fraudulent “lett...
Blessed Hope Community Church seeks projects for this year's program
Blessed Hope Community Church is gearing up for our annual Faith in Action event! If you or someone you know could use a hand with cleaning, painting, light construction, carpentry etc., consider subm...
The Charles & Helen Yundt Charitable Foundation Now Accepting Grant Applications
The Charles and Helen Yundt Charitable Foundation is accepting grant applications for year 2025 from non-profit organizations serving the Vinton, Iowa community. Each grant awarded shall be for a spec...
P.E.O. Chapter HG Elects New Officers
P.E.O. Chapter HG in Vinton recently installed their new officers for 2025. Elected president is Roxanne Ervin, Vice President - Cathie Beatty, Recording Secretary – Marsha McCall, Treasurer – Lin... New Brand Identity, Reflecting Growth and Community Focus
The Dysart Development Corporation (DDC) is proud to announce its rebranding as the Dysart Chamber of Commerce, unveiling a new name and updated mission statement to better reflect its expanded role a...
Semi Accident injures Belle Plaine Man
A 50 year old Belle Plaine man was injured on Tuesday morning in a single vehicle accident in Missouri. He was driving a 2015 Kenworth W900 heading north on Interstate 35 at the time. He was about fiv...
Benton County Proclaims April as “Sexual Assault Awareness Month”
RESOLUTION #25-20PROCLAMATIONWHEREAS, sexual assault affects women, children and men of all racial, cultural and economic backgrounds; andWHEREAS, in addition to the immediate physical and emotional c... 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...