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Iowa boat registrations expire April 30

Iowans will register more than 220,000 boats before April 30, when current boat registrations expire. Boat registrations are good for three years. Registration fees support boater education and safety...

Four Reserve officers join the Vinton Police Department

Matt Milburn Mayor Bud Maynard administered the Oath of Office to four men desiring to serve as reserve officers for the Vinton Police Department. The four included Joshua Meyer, Matt Milburn, Brandan Geiger and B...

Newspapers just aren't what or where they used to be

Jeff Morrison created this map of newspapers across the state. In an article entitled, "Changes to Iowa's newspaper landscape, 2019 to 2025" - Bleeding Heartland the author gives a bleak look at the newspaper industry in Iowa. The author, Jeff Morrison ...

Outstanding Legacy Project award given to Dysart Woman

Pictured: Catheryn Irvine with the "Outstanding Legacy Project."Also pictured (from left), Iowa DNR Director Kayla Lyon, Catherine Wieck with the Dysart Tree Board, [Irvine], Dysart Mayor Tim Glenn, a...

Vinton Shellsburg April 2025 Newsletter

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Iowa Secretary of State Warns of Fraudulent Business Targeting Iowans

Iowa Secretary of State Paul Pate is issuing a warning about fraudulent business practices soliciting investments from Iowans. As part of the scam, World Trade Coal (WTC) presents a fraudulent “lett...

Blessed Hope Community Church seeks projects for this year's program

Blessed Hope Community Church is gearing up for our annual Faith in Action event! If you or someone you know could use a hand with cleaning, painting, light construction, carpentry etc., consider subm...

The Charles & Helen Yundt Charitable Foundation Now Accepting Grant Applications

The Charles and Helen Yundt Charitable Foundation is accepting grant applications for year 2025 from non-profit organizations serving the Vinton, Iowa community. Each grant awarded shall be for a spec...

P.E.O. Chapter HG Elects New Officers

P.E.O. Chapter HG in Vinton recently installed their new officers for 2025. Elected president is Roxanne Ervin, Vice President - Cathie Beatty, Recording Secretary – Marsha McCall, Treasurer – Lin...

New Brand Identity, Reflecting Growth and Community Focus

The Dysart Development Corporation (DDC) is proud to announce its rebranding as the Dysart Chamber of Commerce, unveiling a new name and updated mission statement to better reflect its expanded role a...
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