Eastern Iowa Honor Flight Announces 56th Flight to Washington, D.C.

EASTERN IOWA HONOR FLIGHT
September 22, 2025 11:17 am

On Tuesday,  September 23, the  Eastern  Iowa  Honor  Flight  will launch  Flight  #56, sponsored by  Hy-Vee. Since beginning operations in 2009, the  Eastern  Iowa  Honor  Flight  has transported thousands of veterans and their guardians to Washington, D.

VGH Welcomes Stephanie Becker, MSN, FNP-C, to Vinton Family Medical Clinic

VIRGINIA GAY HOSPITAL
September 22, 2025 10:01 am

Virginia Gay Hospital Welcomes Stephanie Becker, MSN, FNP-C, to Vinton Family Medical ClinicVirginia Gay Hospital and Clinics is pleased to announce the addition of Stephanie Becker, MSN, FNP-C, to the Vinton Family Medical Clinic provider team.

Renovations at the LaPorte City Library: Relocates to FFA Historical & Ag Museum

LAPORTE CITY PUBLIC LIBRARY
September 22, 2025 9:21 am

Renovations CommenceAs of September 29, 2025, the Library is officially closed to the public. Library Staffwill operate out of the FFA Historical & Ag Museum.

Attorney General Bird Leads Letter to Protect Free Speech on College Campuses

IOWA ATTORNEY GENERAL
September 21, 2025 5:34 pm

Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird today led 17 states in calling on colleges and universities to protect free speech on their campuses.   There are troubling reports that some university officials are using the murder of Charlie Kirk as a justification to suppress speech on campuses under the pretext of student safety.

School Board Meeting Overview of September 17 meeting

VINTON SHELLSBURG COMMUNITY SCHOOLS
September 18, 2025 4:16 pm

Below is a brief overview of the September 17 School Board Work Session and Regular Meeting.Facilities & Grade Alignment Work SessionBefore the regular meeting, the board held a work session focused on grade alignment and facility usage.

Iowa public universities to investigate employee social media posts about Kirk

IOWA CAPITAL DISPATCH
September 18, 2025 6:45 am

By Brooklyn DraiseyAfter hours of closed discussion, the Iowa Board of Regents directed state universities Wednesday to investigate social media posts allegedly made by university employees relating to right-wing influencer Charlie Kirk and his death.

State Fair Results for CPU FFA

CPU FFA
September 17, 2025 8:56 pm

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.

Olivia Spencer Marks 18th Birthday, MORE than Half-Heartedly!

VINTON TODAY
September 16, 2025 9:54 pm

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).

Fall Cleanup Days scheduled for October 4 & 5

CITY OF VINTON
September 16, 2025 12:44 pm

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.

Where Seeds Meet Science: V-S FFA participates in Agronomy 411

FFA
September 15, 2025 4:54 pm

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.