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The Salvation Army Awards Chaplain 1 Honor to Brian Reeves

Photo Caption: Chaplain Brian Reeves receives his certificate for the designation of Chaplain 1 for The Salvation Army.Presenting is Roseann Rustia, the Territorial Chaplains Coordinator. This took place on April 8th, 2024 at the Division Summit Training in South Sioux Center, Nebraska. Three other local Benton County team members attended the training also.

2025 Vinton Public Library Community Survey

Your feedback is important to us! Please visit https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/6VS35KJ to take our brief survey! Your responses will be used to guide future programming and services here at our library.
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Grand March presents Vinton Shellsburg High School

It was a weekend of fun and festivities for the Vinton Shellsburg High School students. The fun kicked off at the Grand March held in the High School Auditorium on Saturday evening. The young men and women looked dashing in their prom apparel against a forest setting of trees which included flowers and lights. To view the students, CLICK HERE to see their pictures!.

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Reynolds announces lawsuit against DM Register to protect executive privilege

Governor Kim Reynolds has filed a lawsuit against the Des Moines Register to protect the use of executive privilege for all Iowa governors past, present, and future. “It is in the public’s interest that governors can receive candid advice from their closest advisors,” said Mason Mauro, spokesperson for Gov. Reynolds. “We are confident that the judicial branch will recognize that governors have a constitutional executive privilege in Iowa, just as they recognized a legislative privilege last year, and have used a deliberative privilege to protect the communications of Iowa Supreme Court justices.
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Center Point-Urbana FFA Shines at Iowa FFA State Leadership Conference

Caleigh Lewis, State Runner Up Creed Speaking    The Center Point-Urbana FFA Chapter proudly represented their school and community at the 97th Iowa FFA State Leadership Conference, bringing home multiple honors and awards.Caleigh Lewis earned the title of State Runner-Up in Creed Speaking, demonstrating exceptional poise and delivery in one of the most competitive categories for first-year FFA members.

VGH Honors Legacy of Dr. Tony and Dottie Anthony Renaming Scholarship

Brittany and Dottie Virginia Gay Hospital is proud to announce the renaming of the Tony Anthony Nursing Scholarship to the Tony & Dottie Anthony Scholarship, in lasting tribute to the extraordinary lives and legacy of Dr. Sherman "Tony" Anthony and his wife, Dottie Anthony Anderson. The scholarship, which supports Virginia Gay Nursing & Rehab employees pursuing a healthcare career, will now reflect the shared spirit of service, care, and generosity that both Tony and Dottie embodied.

Former FFA Member Blooms at Disney

Intern Paul Herger takes on Carolina Reaper harvest duties at Disney’s greenhouse. He credits his FFA greenhouse experience for preparing him to handle even the spiciest crops. By: Gabby Power, FFA AdvisorWhen Paul Herger first stepped foot into the school greenhouse as part of his Supervised Agricultural Experience (SAE), he had no idea it would grow into something much bigger—quite literally. What began as after-school hours watering geraniums, learning how to mix soil, and coordinating the chapter’s plant sales evolved into a full-blown passion for horticulture that has taken him all the way to The Land Pavilion at Walt Disney World in Florida.
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Virginia Gay Hospital Earns Zero-Deficiency Survey from State Inspectors

Virginia Gay Hospital (VGH) is proud to announce that it has received a zero-deficiency result following a recent survey conducted by the Iowa Department of Inspections, Appeals, and Licensing. The survey determined that VGH is in substantial compliance with Medicare certification requirements for Critical Access Hospitals, an achievement that underscores the hospital’s ongoing commitment to excellence in patient care.

Secretary Naig Invites Horticulture Producers to Join Choose Iowa

The state-led branding and marketing program is expanding to include Iowa horticulture productsIowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig announced today that the Choose Iowa program is expanding to promote a vibrant array of Iowa grown horticultural products, such as Christmas trees, cut flowers, bedding plants, and ornamental trees and shrubs. Secretary Naig made the expansion announcement in conjunction with Iowa Horticulture Week (April 20-26) during a visit to Red Granite Farm near Boone.
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