Roadside Chat - Old McDonald clicked his belt E-I-E-I-O

IOWA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
January 20, 2023 1:21 pm

While more than 92 percent of front-seat drivers and passengers in Iowa wear seat belts, it might surprise you to learn that nearly half of those killed on Iowa roadways were not buckled up.

Pedestrian hit by train in Belle Plaine

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
January 20, 2023 9:30 am

On Thursday afternoon, a train loaded with coal on the Union Pacific line in Belle Plaine, collided with a pedestrian at a crossing in Belle Plaine. As the Norfolk Southern engine was in the process of stopping the engineer immediately reported the incident at approximately 2:51 p.

Vinton Kiwanis present Dictionaries to 3rd Graders at Tilford Elementary

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
January 18, 2023 10:30 pm

The Vinton Kiwanis Club continued it's annual tradition of handing out "A Student's Dictionary" to the Vinton-Shellsburg School District's 3rd grade classes.

Nominate someone for Teacher of the Year

IOWA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
January 18, 2023 12:27 pm

Will the 2024 Iowa Teacher of the Year hail from your school district? One thing is sure: She or he won’t if you don’t nominate a teacher for the honor.

SALVATION ARMY RAISES NEARLY $900,000 - SURPASSING GOAL!

SALVATION ARMY
January 17, 2023 4:54 pm

Holiday donations to The Cedar Rapids Salvation Army (TSA) have set a new record for the social services nonprofit with more than $860,000 raised - shattering their goal of $811,000.

Mt. Auburn-Cedar Fire Department soup supper - supporting local Fire Departments

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
January 17, 2023 4:08 pm

When you support your local fire department's fundraising activities, It's so much more than just a soup supper or a pancake breakfast. If you have a fire, you call 911 and the calvary shows up in the form of the local fire department.

Wirth and Boggess speak to the Vinton Kiwanis Club

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
January 12, 2023 5:51 pm

Scottie Wirth of Vinton spoke to the Vinton Kiwanis Club sharing his experiences at the Vinton Parks & Rec. As he explained, if you aren't familiar with who he is, "Do you remember Wirth Jewelry that used to be downtown?" and for those of us who are Vinton natives over 50, you'll say, "Ah, yes, I know them!" Scottie is the grandson, but also the son of Mike and Heidi.

Can you lend a hand on January 21?

VINTON SHELLSBURG COMMUNITY SCHOOLS
January 11, 2023 4:03 pm

On Saturday, January 21, Vinton-Shellsburg High School will be hosting, for the very first time ever, an IHSSA District Large Group Speech Contest. Approximately 30 schools and hundreds of students, family members, and literally TONS of set pieces and costumes will be at this event - allowing us to showcase our school, our community, and the amazing talents of the students in the area.

Casey's new location is taking shape

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
January 11, 2023 10:02 am

Story updated:In a world where we expect things instantly if not sooner, there are a few things I expect to take longer. One would have been the new Casey's location.

Early Literacy Initiative Aims to Deliver Books to Children Across Benton County

BETTER TOMORROWS ECI
January 10, 2023 4:58 pm

New Early Literacy Initiative Aims to Deliver Books to Children Across Benton and Tama Counties Better Tomorrows Early Childhood Iowa is launching a new, ambitious early literacy initiative to bring the joy and pride of book ownership to children across Benton and Tama counties.