By Addyson Sweeney and Audrey Seiler  Recently members of the Center Point-Urbana FFA chapter participated in many ways at the Iowa State Fair.   Members competed in both the swine and photography events where all their hard work to get here paid off.

Eighteen years ago, Olivia, who most of you know as Liv, was born with a very special heart. Now, not the ordinary kind that is filled with kindness, (though she's got that in spades).

This year the City of Vinton is partnering with S&J Sanitation to offer two options to help Vinton residents take advantage of this weekend. Friendly reminder, this weekend is intended for residential homes/apartments only, not businesses.

By: Co-Reporter, Bri DulinOn Wednesday, September 10th, 11 members visited Farm Service in Vinton, Iowa, where they explored key topics in agronomy and agriculture.

Collins & Evans Call for Termination of University Employees Celebrating Kirk's MurderToday, Rep. Taylor Collins (R) of Mediapolis, IA, Chair of the House Committee on Higher Education, and Senator Lynn Evans, (R) of  Aurelia, Iowa  Chair of the Senate Committee on Education, are calling for the immediate termination of university employees who celebrated the murder of a fellow American, Charlie Kirk, ahead of the Board of Regents meeting this week.

A tense Thursday night ended in the arrest of a La Porte City man after authorities say he threatened bar patrons and later made threats toward law enforcement during a standoff in a cornfield.

Vinton Police Department Log for September 1-7, 2025All Charges are subject to review by the Benton County Attorney's Office. An arrest or criminalcharge is merely an accusation, and the Defendant is presumed innocent, unless proven guilty.

By Shelby Williams, Director  When budget season rolls around, it’s not uncommon to hear that conservation will be “getting the axe.” Parks and natural areas are sometimes viewed as extras, something nice to have, but not essential.

By: Co-Reporter, Bri DulinOn Friday September 5th, 6 FFA members competed in the State Dairy Cattle and Foods Evaluation. State Dairy Cattle is a contest where members evaluate dairy cattle based on physical traits and performance records to determine the most productive and high-quality animals.

Attorney General Brenna Bird announced today she joined a coalition of 25 states filing an amicus brief with the United States Supreme Court, urging it to review the constitutionality of Massachusetts’ firearm licensing requirements for nonresidents.