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The recent collaboration between Virginia Gay Hospital and Allen College created an exciting opportunity for high school students from Center Point-Urbana, Vinton-Shellsburg, Belle Plaine, and Benton Community to explore careers in healthcare. Held on October 22, the event was part of the Health Careers Club initiative, designed to give students hands-on experiences in various healthcare fields.

The Vinton Public Library will be spending the week of October 20-26, 2024, celebrating its Friends of the Library group as part of the 19th annual celebration of National Friends of Libraries Week. The Friends of the Library will celebrate by having a table at the Vinton Parks & Recreation Department Spooktacular Day in downtown Vinton on Saturday, October 26, 2024.

The Iowa Department of Revenue announces the 2025 tax year individual income tax rate and the 2025 interest rate, which the agency charges for overdue payments.Individual Income Tax RateSince the enactment of Iowa Senate File 2442 in May, 2024, Iowa law provides for a flat tax rate of 3.8 percent for all levels of taxable individual income beginning with tax year 2025.

Young adults and teens are the source of all kinds of pop culture trends including memes that seem to take on a life of their own. One such meme that has crawled out of the fitness message boards of the early 2000s to today’s social media feeds features the phrase “Do you even lift, Bro?” The meme is a condescending implication that someone is weak.

Pictured to the left: Northeast District officers Alana Fleming and Andrew Pingenot pose with Freshman FFA members included Jonah Myer, Gavin Sanders, Cole Birker, Brock Hoppenjan, Aiden Trachta, Jameson Demuth, Nash Davis, Lily Hesson, Alex Hugh, Olivia Port, Abby McKenna, Maddie Bunten, Nora Grovert, Jenna Grovert, Zoey McClintock, and Katelyn Fleming.

Benton County remains in a burn ban because of the extreme dry conditions. The National Weather Service has issued the following information concerning the weather. "Very high fire danger is expected today for much of the area with gusty south winds and low humidity. The main concern remains with field fires and spread due to wind, and caution is still advised for anyone using outdoor equipment that could spark a grass or field fire.

Throughout our nation's history, countless men and women have selflessly dedicated their lives to serving in the armed forces. On Saturday, five veterans who exemplify the courage, commitment, and sacrifice that define our military heroes were honored in a Quilts of Valor ceremony at Riverside Park in Vinton. Doreen Cook made the presentations of each of the quilts for the men.

I assume that each of you will know general information about each of the candidates in the first section below. However, I will list each category so that you can be aware of them. The second section lists the judges that are on the ballot. United States Representative District 2 Vote for no more than OneAshley Hinson REP Sarah Corkery DEM Jody Madlom Puffett State Senator District 42 Vote for no more than OneCharlie McClintock REP State Representative District 84 Vote for no more than One Thomas Gerhold REP Ashley Meredith LIBCounty Offices For Supervisors District 1Vote for no more than One Ronald J.

On the Ballot for those in the following Townships:Benton CPUPolk-CPUUrbana-CPU Center Point-Urbana Community School District Public Measure NE YES NO SHALL THE FOLLOWING PUBLIC MEASURE BE ADOPTED? Shall the Board of Directors of the Center Point-Urbana Community School District in the Counties of Linn and Benton, State of lowa, be

The two most popular candidates on the presidential ballot include of course Donald J. Trump and JD Vance on the Republican side of the ticket and Kamala D. Harris and Tim Walz on the Democratic side. I don't think you probably need any background on those two. or probably this one, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and Nicole Shanahan of the WTP or the We The People party.