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VGH Recognized for Excellence in Care
Virginia Gay Hospital is committed to providing our community with excellent healthcare.It is our pleasure to announce that Virginia Gay Hospital has been recognized and awarded by national healthcare... Senate passes bill requiring schools outline exemptions to immunizations
By Robin OpsahlLegislation requiring schools to include information about vaccine exemptions in communications about immunization passed the Iowa Senate Monday.Senators sent Senate File 2196 to the ...
Benton Community voters in favor of PPEL
In its second attempt to pass a levy on to the Benton Community property owners, to improve the Benton Community School District, the voter decided to approve a Physical Plant and Equipment Levy ...
2024 Iowa Democratic Presidential Preference Mail-in Caucus Results
President Joe Biden has won the 2024 Iowa Democratic Caucuses, receiving 11,083 of 12,207 preferences received and processed through today. “Congratulations to Joe Biden, who overwhelmingly won...
Tilford Elementary Donates 472 boxes of Cereal
Andrea Townsley, Principal at Tilford Elementary spoke with me concerning the amazing amount of cereal collected by the staff and students at Tilford last month. Each month the students have a goal of... Wildcat Bluff Recreation Expansion still seeking Matching Donations for Grant
Coe College is interested in checking it out to see if the spotted salamander and central newt is there. An Indian burial mound is on the property. And it's here in Benton County. Benton County Conser... Hansen shares experiences at Benton County Emergency Management
Scott Hansen has worn many hats over the last 25 years. As the Coordinator of Emergency Management (EM) in Benton County, he's earned his pay when it comes to this job. As part of his intro to the loc... Crash on Highway 150 results in fatality
An automobile accident on Friday afternoon at approximately 3:45 p.m. took the life of an Independence woman, Meghan Devane age 21. Devane was traveling north in her Jeep Patriot, on Highway 150, in t...
Vinton Lions Club members honored with years of service awards
The Vinton Lions Club congratulated the following member for their service.Congratulations to Mark Wilberg, 20 years; Bill Ortgiesen, 10 years; Ron Tippett, 20 years; Jerry Blank, 10 years and Ryan Da... V-S March Lunch Menu
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