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Urbana House fire claims the life of one
In a news release from the Benton County Sheriff's Department, there was a report of a residential fire at 103 Main St. East in Urbana. "On January 8th, 2025, at approximately 10:44 PM, the ... Mid-Iowa Youth Beef Team Wraps-up Productive 2024
The Mid-Iowa Youth Beef Team completed a successful year of advocating and educating themselves and others about the beef industry and beef production. Team members participated in Cattlemen at the Ca... Virginia Gay Hospital Earns Prestigious 5-Star Rating in Patient Recommendation
Virginia Gay Hospital (VGH) has been nationally recognized for its outstanding quality of care by Becker’s Hospital Review, a leading publication in the healthcare industry. This distinction is bas... Accident near Dysart claims life of 19 Year Old
The Iowa State Patrol has released details about a fatal accident that occurred on Wednesday, January 8, 2025, at approximately 5:35 p.m. The crash took place on Highway 21, south of 170th Street.Jaso...
Tree of Lights Thank You
We are overwhelmed by the generosity and support shown by our community for the 2024 Tree of Lights Campaign. Your contributions have made it possible for Virginia Gay Hospital and Clinics to acquire ...
LaPorte Students to participate in University of Dubuque High School Honor Band
Over 100 band students from 27 high schools in Iowa, South Carolina, and Wisconsin will participate in the University of Dubuque High School Honor Band on Friday, January 17, 2025. Hosted by UD's Depa...
Kristie Davis Wins Holiday Lights Grand Prize!
This year’s Holiday Lights event concluded with a big win for Kristie Davis, whose name was drawn as the Grand Prize winner! Kristie’s entry was selected from an impressive 5,185 completed punch c... Vinton-Shellsburg Awarded Teacher & Paraeducator Apprenticeship Grant
Vinton-Shellsburg Community School District has been selected as one of the recipients of Governor Kim Reynolds' Teacher & Paraeducator Registered Apprenticeship (TPRA) grants. This award is part ...
UnityPoint Health/St. Luke’s Foundation Accepting Applications
UnityPoint Health - St. Luke’s Foundation is accepting applications for its Rural Healthcare Grant Program, which provides matching grant funds towards healthcare services for rural residents l...
Vinton-Shellsburg January Newsletter
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