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Secretary Naig Invites Students to Enter the 2025 Choose Iowa Calendar Contest
Contest winners will be honored at the 2025 Iowa State Fair and will have their artwork published in a popular coloring calendarIowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig is inviting school-aged Iowa students to participate in the 2025 Choose Iowa Calendar Contest. Choose Iowa is the state’s signature brand for Iowa grown, raised and made food, beverages and ag products and it is a marketing initiative of the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship.
Second Suspect Charged in Eastern Iowa Check Forgery Scheme

Going Once, Going Twice, Vinton-Shellsburg Volunteer Auction!

Webinar on our Safe at Home Address Confidentiality Program - April 30
This Sexual Assault Awareness Month, we are closing out the month by hosting a webinar to highlight our Safe at Home program that serves survivors of sexual assault and other crimes. Join us on Wednesday, April 30, at 11:30 AM for our free webinar. Safe at Home address confidentiality program for survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, trafficking, stalking, and assault.
Urban forestry awards recognize local dedication to trees and outreach
Three towns in Benton County were recognized at the Urban Forestry Awards luncheon which recognizes cities, college campuses and utilities that demonstrate a variety of dedication to the importance of trees in their respective communities.Awards were presented April 3rd at the FFA Enrichment Center in Ankeny, on behalf of the Arbor Day Foundation and the Iowa Department of Natural Resources.
Join the American Legion Avenue of Flags

Dr. Seuss Party at Andersen Center Point Library

Elevate Your Notary Skills: Register Today
We are hosting our first Iowa Notary Public Learning Conference on September 12, 2025, from 8:00 AM to 2:00 PM. This seminar will consist of four courses that cover the basics of a notary’s responsibilities, situations to look out for, and real-life circumstances that notaries may not see every day but should be aware of. Speakers from our office and a special guest from the National Notary Association will be presenting the materials.
Center Point-Urbana FFA Greenhouse Groundbreaking April 16

Standing Together During Sexual Assault Awareness Month
This April marks Sexual Assault Awareness Month, renewing our commitment to supporting survivors. Our Safe at Home program provides crucial security for survivors by shielding their physical address from public records. Participants receive a legal substitute address, confidential mail forwarding, and they can vote safely and confidentially through the program - allowing participants to live active lives within their communities without fear of their address becoming public.