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Unified by Service: Iowa Celebrates Veterans Day 2025
Each November, Iowans gather to say two simple words that carry generations of meaning: thank you. Veterans Day is a celebration-not of loss, but of living legacy. It honors those who have served and ... Humboldt Superintendent Jim Murray Accused of Covering Up Teacher’s Abuse
Former Vinon-Shellsburg Principal at Tilford Elementary, Jim Murray, was named Iowa Elementary Principal of the Year in 2017. In 2018, the school was named a National Blue Ribbon School Award win... Urbana holds Candidate Forum
Urbana held a candidate forum with all of the candidates participating in a Q & A. The candidates include two mayoral candidates and four council candidates (for two open seats). They are as follows.U...
Good Neighbor Award Given to Barkdoll and WUMC Food Pantry
Vinton Unlimited and the Palace Theatre recognize Mary McNeal Barkdoll and Wesley United Methodist Church Food Pantry and their volunteers as “Good Neighbors”.Vinton Unlimited and the Palace... Two arrests made in the death of toddler
The Vinton Police Department has released the following statement concerning the death of a 20-month-old, on September 22, 2024. It reads as follows."The Vinton Police Department, in cooperation with ... 🚦 Traffic Update from the Vinton Police Department 🚦
Good news, Vinton! Both sets of stoplights at the intersections of 4th Street & A Avenue and 4th Street & 1st Avenue are now fully operational.These intersections are no longer “stop and go...
Benton County Volunteer Center in need of drivers
Please note the Benton County Volunteer Center continues to look for drivers. Drivers prove a ride to medical appointments including dental, mental health, and chiropractic appointments. We also stop ...
Easton Lindeman's Family Continues to uplift other Families
Easton Lindeman was only 3 years old when he lost his fight against High-Risk Neuroblastoma. This is a form of cancer that attacks the adrenal glands, spinal column, and bone marrow. While his family ... Diveley Finally Doing the Time
On September 13, 2022, Shellsburg couple, Jeffrey Diveley, 65,and Stacy Diveley, 49, were first arrested on several crimes involving children. Records indicate that he is currently serving a prison s... Daily Email will resume on Tuesday
The daily email will resume its regular delivery on Tuesday, October 14, following the Monday, Columbus Day holiday.Fun fact: when Christopher Columbus set sail in 1492, he wasn’t looking for a new ...