National Prescription Drug Take Back Day October 26, 2024

IOWA DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
October 23, 2024 5:19 pm

 The Iowa Department of Public Safety's Office of Drug Control Policy (ODCP) is encouraging all Iowans to participate in National Prescription Drug Take Back Day scheduled for October 26, 2024.

Iowa Secretary of State says 87 noncitizens voted in elections

IOWA CAPITAL DISPATCH
October 23, 2024 5:19 pm

By Robin OpsahlThe Iowa Secretary of State’s office says it has found 87 noncitizens who voted in the state’s elections, as well as 67 noncitizens who have registered to vote but have not yet cast a ballot.

VGH Partners with Allen College (Health Careers Club) for Area High Schools

VIRGINIA GAY HOSPITAL
October 22, 2024 5:40 pm

The recent collaboration between Virginia Gay Hospital and Allen College created an exciting opportunity for high school students from Center Point-Urbana, Vinton-Shellsburg, Belle Plaine, and Benton Community to explore careers in healthcare.

Friends of the Vinton Public Library to celebrate National Friends of Libraries

VINTON PUBLIC LIBRARY
October 22, 2024 2:06 pm

The Vinton Public Library will be spending the week of October 20-26, 2024, celebrating its Friends of the Library group as part of the 19th annual celebration of National Friends of Libraries Week.

IDR Announces 2025 Individual Income Tax Brackets and Interest Rates

VINTON TODAY
October 22, 2024 1:15 pm

The Iowa Department of Revenue announces the 2025 tax year individual income tax rate and the 2025 interest rate, which the agency charges for overdue payments.

Roadside Chat – Do you even wear your seat belt bro?

IOWA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
October 22, 2024 1:14 pm

Young adults and teens are the source of all kinds of pop culture trends including memes that seem to take on a life of their own. One such meme that has crawled out of the fitness message boards of the early 2000s to today’s social media feeds features the phrase “Do you even lift, Bro?” The meme is a condescending implication that someone is weak.

Igniting Futures: A Day of Inspiration at the Greenhand Fire Up Conference!

FFA
October 21, 2024 10:39 am

Pictured to the left: Northeast District officers Alana Fleming and Andrew Pingenot pose with Freshman FFA members included Jonah Myer, Gavin Sanders, Cole Birker, Brock Hoppenjan, Aiden Trachta, Jameson Demuth, Nash Davis, Lily Hesson, Alex Hugh, Olivia Port, Abby McKenna, Maddie Bunten, Nora Grovert, Jenna Grovert, Zoey McClintock, and Katelyn Fleming.

Benton County remains in a Burn Ban

BENTON COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT
October 18, 2024 11:43 am

Benton County remains in a burn ban because of the extreme dry conditions. The National Weather Service has issued the following information concerning the weather.

Honoring Five Veterans: Stories of service, Sacrifice and Dedication

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
October 17, 2024 9:31 pm

Throughout our nation's history, countless men and women have selflessly dedicated their lives to serving in the armed forces. On Saturday, five veterans who exemplify the courage, commitment, and sacrifice that define our military heroes were honored in a Quilts of Valor ceremony at Riverside Park in Vinton.

Who are the rest of the people on the ballot...especially the judges?

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
October 17, 2024 5:22 pm

I assume that each of you will know general information about each of the candidates in the first section below. However, I will list each category so that you can be aware of them.