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2024 Hunters saw Iowa’s second-highest pheasant harvest since 2007
By Cami KoonsPheasant hunters in Iowa saw high-bag years in both 2023 and 2024.Harvest data for the fall season released by the Iowa Department of Natural Resources shows an estimated 460,000 roosters...
What Iowa Christian leaders are saying about the ‘one, big, beautiful bill'
By Tom FoleyAs Iowa Christian faith leaders are preparing for the impact President Trump’s “one big, beautiful bill act” will have on their parishioners, many of them are voicing their opinions...
UW-Platteville announces Dean's List
The University of Wisconsin-Platteville announces its Dean's List, honoring those full-time students who earned a grade-point average of 3.75 and above in the spring 2025 semester. Students from ...
Back in Time: Ralyea = Hotel

Ellsworth Community College announces 2025 Dean’s List
One hundred thirty-three students were named to the Spring 2025 (January to May) Dean’s List at Ellsworth Community College. To be eligible for the Dean’s List, students must have earned a m...
Back in Time: Vinton Post Office Burglarized (in 1894)
Editor's Note: This is a feature of the Benton County Historical Society. If you have something you'd like an answer to about our history, leave a comment below and we'll see what we can find out! Are...
Mount Mercy University congratulates June 2025 graduates
The following students graduated from Mount Mercy in June. Located in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, Mount Mercy University is the regional Catholic, Mercy University that promises students of d...
Happy Birthday Ronald Bland!

Schrock named to Drake University Deans' List
The following local student from Urbana has been named to the Dean's List at Drake University.Micheala Schrock, Arts & Sciences, Dean’s ListTo be eligible for the Deans’ List, students must ha...
Back in time: Where was Benton City?
