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Virginia Gay Hospital Celebrating Employee Years of Service!
Celebrating VGH Employee Years of Service! Hospital Week is a great time to honor our amazing, compassionate and dedicated staff. In addition, VGH is also celebrating 100 Years in the community.Mich... Governor Reynolds Signs Several Bills into Law
Today, Governor Kim Reynolds signed the following bills into law: SF 84: A bill for an act relating to the criminal offenses of sexual exploitation of a minor and stalking committed w...
Brylee Bruce and Jaden Patterson recognized as 2023 Iowa Governor's Scholars
Brylee Bruce of Vinton-Shellsburg High School and Jaden Patterson of Center Point-Urbana High School was recognized by Gov. Kim Reynolds and Lt. Governor Adam Gregg for outstanding academic achievemen...
Consumers are Warned of a Vehicle Sales Scam
The Iowa Department of Transportation’s Bureau of Investigation & Identity Protection and Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird are warning the public to be aware of a fraudulent vehicle sales scam.... May as Crisis Intervention Awareness Month in Benton County
For the second year, the Benton County Supervisors have declared May as Crisis Intervention Awareness Month in Benton County. This is a statement of the dedication and support of crisis intervention w... EMS declared an Essential County service
The Benton County Board of Supervisors declared emergency medical services to be an essential county service at their regular meeting today with appointments to the advisory council set for next week.... Fuel up for Summer Fun!
The Free Summer Lunch Program will be serving FREE breakfast and lunch again this summer. Children ages 1-18 are welcome to participate free in the program. No registration or identification is requir...
Eastern Iowa Honor Flight announces flight to Washington DC. Flight #47
Eastern Iowa Honor Flight announces flight to Washington DC.
Flight #47 to include 91 veteransOn Wednesday, May 24, 2023, the Eastern Iowa Honor Flight will
launch Flight #47. The mission of this n...
Century and Heritage Farm Program Applications due June 1
Farm families will be recognized during a ceremony at the Iowa State FairIowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig reminds eligible farm owners to apply for the 2023 Century and Heritage&...
Rural School Districts Partner to Expand Work-Based Learning
Results from a new program show a significant impact on rural students and communities Kirkwood Community College’s Workplace Learning Connection (WLC) has entered into a partnership with Bento...