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WEAR BLUE DAY - JANUARY 11, 2025
Join us in wearing blue on January 11, 2025, for National Human Trafficking Awareness Day. As blue represents the international fight against trafficking, your participation helps spar... Atty. Gen. & Dept. of Public Safety Warn Public of Rise in Grandparent Scams
Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird and the Department of Public Safety are warning Iowans to be aware of a new wave of “grandparent scams.” Several Iowa communities throughout the state have r...
New Benton County Leadership Sworn in
Thursday, January 2, 2025 was the first official day of the new term of Benton County's elected officials. Judge Christopher Bruns swore in the local elected officials including Sheriff Dave Upah... IOWA: No. 23 U-Haul Growth State
Migration Trends: Where People Moved in 2024Iowa is the No. 23 growth state of 2024, according to U-Haul® Growth Index data analyzing one-way customer transactions during the past year.The Hawkeye St...
Take Action This January: People Are Not For Sale
January is Human Trafficking Awareness Month - a time to recognize that every person deserves freedom and dignity. Through our Iowa Businesses Against Trafficking (IBAT) program, we empower ...
V-S FFA Exceeds $40,000 Fruit Sales Goal: Leadership, Teamwork Efforts Shine
The Vinton-Shellsburg FFA conducted their annual fruit sales with great success. The chapter set an ambitious overall goal of $40,000 in sales, and through the dedication of its members, they exceeded... Santa‘s train stop in Shellsburg brings smiles to area children
The whistling of the train brought excitement as Santa arrived at the Shellsburg Public Library by train last week! The reindeer had to save their energy for their travels on Christmas Eve. ... The Nature of Things Newsletter
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Vinton Man Arrested After High-Speed Chase and Rollover in Riverside
A Vinton man is in custody following a high-speed chase that ended in a vehicle rollover and fire in Riverside early Thursday morning.According to the Washington County Sheriff’s Office, the pursuit...
Young Philanthropist Waylon Struve Sets New Record with Pantry Donation
Seven-year-old Waylon Struve has once again made a big impact on the community with his annual donation to the Wesley United Methodist Church's pantry. Celebrating his birthday in November, Waylon’s...