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Friends of the Urbana Public Library, Gears of Learning, receives $1,000 grant
Communities receive over $530,000 from Alliant Energy and Alliant Energy FoundationGrants awarded to 138 organizations across Iowa and Wisconsin In its second Community Grant cycle of...
Virginia Gay Nursing & Rehab announces Cassity Havens as new Activities Director
Virginia Gay Nursing & Rehab is pleased to announce Cassity Havens as its new Activities Director.Havens has been with Virginia Gay Hospital for 2.5 years as a Certified Nursing Assistant, where she... Support the Local Benton County Historical Society
In an effort to preserve local history, the BCHS has been endowed with two properties, all within Vinton, the county seat. They are The Depot at 612 Second Avenue and the Ho... Boomtown Announces Final Year
It was announced on Thursday that this will be the final year to enjoy a spectacular Boomtown show.They shared the following:Your Boomtown committee and the I.P.A. have been very busy spending lots of... Class of ‘75 to reunite for a 50th Reunion September 5
The Vinton Class of 1975, will gather around a Bonfire on Friday night, September 5, 2025. We will gather at the home of Glenn & Nola (Harmon) Drake, 2255 59th St. (half mile west of Windsor Manor...
Vinton Graduate named "Woman of Influence"
This article was shared by Joan and Russ Lindberg, parents of Deborah. Deborah is also a Vinton graduate.-By Robyn IrelandCorridor Business JournalDeborah J. Lindberg Gertsen works in a bank, but she ... Free Tropical Leis for First 1,000 Hawaiian Hog Customers at Pork Tent
he Iowa Pork Producers Association (IPPA) is turning up the heat and the flavor at this year’s Iowa State Fair with the debut of the Hawaiian Hog, a bold new sandwich that celebrates the versatility... Choose Iowa Kitchen Demonstrations to Highlight Local Foods at Iowa State Fair
Free daily 1:00 p.m. demonstrations will offer Iowa State Fairgoers culinary ideas and inspiration as well as free food and beverage samples made from Iowa-sourced ingredientsChoose Iowa will present ...
(Iowa State) Fair Sweet Fair, August 7-17
Fair Sweet Fair kicks off tomorrow—get ready for the sweetest days of the year!Last Chance!Purchase advance admission tickets online at www.iowastatefair.org or in person at the Iowa State...
Attorney General Bird Warns of Ticket Scams Ahead of Iowa State Fair
As our great Iowa State Fair approaches and concerts and shows are scheduled in venues all over the state, Attorney General Brenna Bird is reminding Iowans to be cautious when purchasing event tickets...