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Georgia man charged in Check Cashing Scheme
As part of a check forging ring, Mikal McCarty of Georgia, was charged with 12 counts including 10 counts of forgery, one charge of Conspiracy to Commit Non-Forcible Felony, and Theft 1st Degree all C... Iowa Notary Training, Friday, March 28
Join us Friday, March 28, 2025, for Iowa Notary Training at The Legacy Center at Murdoch-Linwood (520 Wilson Ave SW, Cedar Rapids, IA 52404). Multiple time slots will be available throu...
Kirkwood’s Benton County Leadership Council to Meet May 15
Meeting to focus on college’s workforce and training efforts in Benton County Kirkwood Community College will hold the next meeting of the institution’s Benton County Leadership Council ...
Fishing News for Northeast Iowa
NORTHEASTCedar River (above Nashua)Backwaters still have some ice, but main channel has little ice, especially weak around the edges. Use caution. Black Crappie - Fair: Use a small jig...
Important Updates for Notaries, Businesses & Educators!
New look, same trusted source! We're thrilled to announce the launch of our completely redesigned website. After months of careful planning and development, the new sos.iowa.gov delivers the...
Do you have a special Veteran that you'd like to honor?
Would you like to recognize a veteran in your life with a banner displayed proudly on downtown light poles? Now’s your chance! Banners will be hung from June-August. These banners serve as a tribut... Vinton-Shellsburg FFA Week: A Farm-Tastic Celebration of Spirit & Success!
By: Co-Reporter, Izzie BirkerVinton-Shellsburg FFA Week 2025 was packed with exciting events for everyone to enjoy before, during, and after school. The week kicked off on Monday, February 17, with Am... Cancelations for Wednesday, March 5, 2025
Vinton Shellsburg Community School's classes were canceled today due to the weather. BHCC Student Ministries, Youth Group will also be canceled. The policy of BHCC student ministries is to follow the...
In like a lion...weather conditions could get dicey on Wednesday
In like a lion, is the old saying...and we have an incoming storm. When it finishes raining at 3:00 a.m. on Wednesday morning, expect that rain to turn to snow from 6:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m. Look for ...
Kiwanis continue to benefit the community
With a steady line of folks, for most of the morning, the Vinton Kiwanis served 430 hungry folks on Saturday morning. The Vinton Kiwanis organization is responsible for several projects in Vinton. Th...