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.

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.

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.

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.