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The Mid-Iowa Youth Beef Team (MIYBT) has officially kicked off their 2026 May Beef Month celebration with a trip to radio station, KIX101.1.Team members Luella, Paisley, Josie, Jack, Aurora, Hayden, and Ray recorded radio spots with DJ’s Brandon Lewis and David Braga.

Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship’s investment supports locally led water quality projects in communities across IowaIowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig today announced the first-round of 2026 urban water quality projects, marking the start of a multi-phase investment that will bring new conservation practices to communities of all sizes across the state.

For the week of Monday, May 11th through Saturday, 16th you have the opportunity to support your local Salvation Army Service Extension Unit.Please say "Yes" to rounding up at the check-out at Fareway.

Virginia Gay Hospital & Clinics proudly recognizes outstanding nursing professionals whose compassion, clinical excellence, and dedication make a meaningful difference in the lives of patients and the communities we serve.

Vinton-Shellsburg retirees and award winners will be honored at a public open-house reception on Wednesday, May 13, 2026, from 4:00 to 5:00 p.m. at the Vinton Skate Center.

The Vinton Kiwanis had a unique presentation courtesy of member Carolyn Hibbs. She addressed the club as "Lorraina Matese" a teacher and matron at the Iowa College for the Blind, in the year of 1881.

RESOLUTION #26-36PROCLAMATION HONORING THE RULE OF LAW AT AMERICA’S 250th ANNIVERSARYWHEREAS, As the United States prepares to commemorate its 250th anniversary in 2026, The Iowa State Bar Association and The Iowa State Bar Foundation proudly recognize the enduring role of lawyers in shaping, preserving, and defending our constitutional democracy.

Join the Benton County Historical Society on Monday, May 11, 2026 at 6:30 p.m. at the Vinton Depot Museum located at 612 2nd Ave. in Vinton as historian Kevin Mason takes us on an immersive journey along the 1835 First U.

Kolten McLaughlin & Kinze Manson,Center Point-Urbana FFA Co-Reporters,On Sunday, April 26th, the Center Point-Urbana FFA chapter concluded its 2025-2026 school year with its annual banquet and awards ceremony to show the success of the chapter members throughout the year and install the 2026-2027 officer team.

Congratulations to our own Kelly Steffen, high school social studies teacher, on being selected as a 2026 Alexander Fellow through Vanderbilt University’s Lamar Alexander Initiative!This highly selective, national program brings together outstanding educators from across the country with a mission to strengthen the teaching of American history and civics in high schools.