BURMEISTER HELPS RONALD MCDONALD HOUSES OF IOWA IN GOVERNOR'S CHARITY STEER SHOW

IOWA CATTLEMAN’S ASSOCIATION
July 24, 2024 7:37 pm

                The Iowa State Fair is quickly approaching and plans for the annual Governor’s Charity Steer Show are in full swing.

Shellsburg Big Day brings Friends and Neighbors

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
July 23, 2024 7:56 pm

With a beautiful day for a party, Shellsburg residents came out to enjoy the day together. Kicking off the day with a parade, the town pulled out all the stops to celebrate the little town.

Enjoy Sweet Corn Season This Summer with Some Practical Tips

IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY EXTENSION
July 23, 2024 11:52 am

Learn more about buying sweet corn, keeping it fresh and growing your ownThe middle of summer is officially here and so is sweet corn season. With the unusual weather events this year, Iowans can still expect to see an abundance of their favorite sweet corn variety.

August Back to School Newsletter - VSCSD

VINTON SHELLSBURG COMMUNITY SCHOOLS
July 21, 2024 6:34 pm

Largest Number of Entries for Dysart Development Corporation's Annual Car Show

DYSART DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
July 21, 2024 3:18 pm

Dysart’s summer tradition returned on Friday, July 19th when the Dysart Development Corporation (DDC) hosted its 22nd annual Car, Truck & Bike Show. The event is growing in size, popularity and scope with 161 entries this year.

Iowa Public Information Board sued over alleged open-meetings violation

IOWA CAPITAL DISPATCH
July 19, 2024 8:53 am

By Clark KauffmanThe state panel charged with ensuring transparency in government is being sued for allegedly violating Iowa’s Open Meetings Law.Briana Reha of Polk County is suing the Iowa Public Information Board and its members for the manner in which they approved a pay raise for the board’s executive director, Erika Eckley.

2024 Benton County Parade of Champions

BENTON COUNTY FAIR
July 19, 2024 8:44 am

(The complete list of winners at the Benton County Fail will be posted at a later date.)The 2024 Benton County Parade of Champions includes the following:POULTRY1.

Vinton Police Department Log for Week of July 8-14, 2024

VINTON POLICE DEPARTMENT
July 19, 2024 8:43 am

 All Charges are subject to review by the Benton County Attorney’s Office. An arrest or criminal charge is merely an accusation, and the Defendant is presumed innocent, unless proven guilty.

Eastern Iowa Honor Flight receives a Donation from the Van Horne Lions Club

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
July 19, 2024 8:40 am

The Van Horne Lions Club presented a check on behalf of the club to the Eastern Iowa Honor Flight. The $500 donation will be used to fly Veterans to the nation's capital, Washington D.

Instrument Petting Zoo Introduces the Different Sounds in the Band

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
July 19, 2024 8:23 am

During Wednesday morning's Storytime for children at the Vinton Public Library, Justin Hughes, the middle school band director, brought a variety of instruments to the library.