New Law Increasing Penalties for Assaulting Law Officers into Effect July 1

IOWA ATTORNEY GENERAL
July 23, 2025 10:37 pm

The new Iowa law that increases penalties for assaults against law enforcement officers and first responders goes into effect today, July 1, 2025. The law was Attorney General Brenna Bird’s legislative priority this past session.

Iowa DOT Online Auction, through August 3

IOWA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
July 23, 2025 10:01 pm

Don't miss your chance to bid on snowplow trucks, tractors, mowers, skid loaders, welder's plasma cutters, and shop equipment. The Iowa DOT online auction will run through Sunday, August 3.

Dague recognized for service to the Garrison Community

VINTON TODAY
July 23, 2025 4:19 pm

On Saturday, during the Garrison Fun Day Breakfast sponsored  by the Garrison Public Library, Angela Dauge was recognized and presented with a plaque by  Mayor Garrett Flickinger for her community  service.

New tax policy may bring political campaigns to the pulpit, critics say

IOWA CAPITAL DISPATCH
July 23, 2025 3:16 pm

By Tom FoleyIowa faith leaders expressed mixed reactions to an Internal Revenue Service court filing allowing houses of worship to endorse political candidates while maintaining nonprofit status.

Vinton Family Medical Clinic Hosts Baskets & Bags Silent Auction

VIRGINIA GAY HOSPITAL
July 22, 2025 11:13 pm

Vinton Family Medical Clinic is pleased to announce its Baskets and Bags Silent Auction, running from July 21 through August 1, with proceeds benefiting the Reach Out and Read program.

Attorney General Bird Warns of Sweepstakes Scams

IOWA ATTORNEY GENERAL
July 22, 2025 11:13 pm

Attorney General Brenna Bird is warning of sweepstakes and prize scams. Lottery scams occur when people are told they’ve won a sweepstake or prize, and they have to make a payment to receive it.

Kirkwood Opens Skills Survey 2027 to Area Employers

KIRKWOOD COMMUNITY COLLEGE
July 22, 2025 11:08 am

Survey seeks input about regional workforce needs from businesses across industries Kirkwood Community College has announced the launch of the Skills Survey 2027, a questionnaire seeking input from businesses in the college’s seven-county service area about the future needs of the area’s workforce.

Benton County American Legion Auxiliary Serves Up Smiles and Sweet Treats

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
July 22, 2025 10:01 am

The Benton County American Legion Auxiliary brought big smiles to the Iowa Veterans Home in Iowa City this past week, hosting what the home described as “an amazing Ice Cream Social” for residents.

Roadside Chat - Your Car Is Hot! Check Out Its Backseat

IOWA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
July 22, 2025 10:00 am

Q: Why did the man put the car in the oven? A: He wanted a hot rod! If you grew up in central Iowa between the 50s and the 80s, you likely heard a kid tell that riddle during an episode of the "The Floppy Show” — the famed children’s cartoon show on WHO-TV.

Vinton-Shellsburg back to school Newsletter

VINTON SHELLSBURG COMMUNITY SCHOOLS
July 21, 2025 7:48 am

Vinton Shellsburg Parents! Be sure to take a few minutes to check out all of the new events happening at Vinton Shellsburg this year! The Back to Scho