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It's a Girl!

Nikone and Georgia Sysouchanh of Waukee happily announce the birth of their daughter, Annie Louise on Monday, December 5, 2011 at 8:10 am. Annie weighed 5 lbs 15 oz and was 18.25” long. Gran...

Amvets 218 and VFW Post 8884 honor volunteers

Ron Geiger and VFW Commander Dale Henry The Vinton Amvets 218 and the VFW Post 8884 and families, met for their annual Christmas party. 41 members and families met attended. The highlight of the evening, was when VFW Commander -...

CP Historical Society Elects

  Officers, Plans 2012 Theme At its last regular meeting of the winter on Nov. 29, the Center Point Historical Society elected 2012 officers: president—Philip Andersen, vice pre...

Firearms Class set

  A law which went into effect on January 1, 2011 requires the Sheriff of each county to issue a permit to carry weapons to any person 21 years of age or older who is not addicted to alco...

Teens Experience “Called to Glory”

  The Heart of Mary Cluster (made up of St. Mary’s, Urbana. Sacred Heart, Walker, St. Mary’s, Vinton parishes) sent a group of teens to attend the National Catholic Youth Conf...

BCHS thanks area bakers for donation during train ride

The Holiday Train Ride Depot Committee of the Benton County Historical Society would like to thank the people who donated cookies for those riding the train. Thank you, Carolyn Applebee, Jenni...

Megan Jorgensen joins Wartburg Knightliters Jazz Band

Megan Jorgensen is a member of the Wartburg Knightliters Jazz Band.  Students must audition for this band and Megan was selected on trumpet.  She was a featured soloist at their concert ...

Local Mom gets article published in \'Our Iowa\'

The following article by Heidi Primrose, was recently published in the “Our Iowa” magazine and depicts the love her family has of farm life. Click to enjoy! ...

Meyer-Cline Engagement

Amy Meyer and Matthew Cline Steve and Teresa Meyer of Garrison, Iowa and Lee and Jan Cline of West Salem, Wisconsin are blessed to announce the upcoming marriage of their children, Amy Beth Meyer and Matthew Robert Cline in D...

New Directions in Challenging Times

  Free information sessions for adults considering college   To help people consider learning choices for their futures, Kirkwood Community College has planned a series of Adu...