Reynolds announces lawsuit against DM Register to protect executive privilege

IOWA GOVERNOR'S OFFICE
April 25, 2025 12:12 pm

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.

Center Point-Urbana FFA Shines at Iowa FFA State Leadership Conference

CPU FFA
April 25, 2025 12:06 pm

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.

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

VIRGINIA GAY HOSPITAL
April 25, 2025 12:05 pm

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.

Former FFA Member Blooms at Disney

FFA
April 24, 2025 6:14 pm

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.

Virginia Gay Hospital Earns Zero-Deficiency Survey from State Inspectors

VIRGINIA GAY HOSPITAL
April 24, 2025 6:02 pm

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.

Secretary Naig Invites Horticulture Producers to Join Choose Iowa

IOWA SECRETARY OF AGRICULTURE
April 24, 2025 2:35 pm

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.

Vinton-Shellsburg FFA Shines at the 2025 Iowa FFA State Convention

FFA
April 24, 2025 2:34 pm

Pictured:  Vinton-Shellsburg FFA members at the 2025 Iowa FFA State Convention.  Back Row (L to R):  Brody Waters, Juliana Luis, Jazmyn Dods, Levi Lutz, Andrew Allsup, Ben Buhr, Ben McGowan, Zane Helter, Andrew Pingenot, Austin Noe, Jonah Meyer, and Jameson Demuth.

Diamond Vogel and Keep Iowa Beautiful Announces area Grant Winners

VINTON TODAY
April 23, 2025 5:23 pm

Benton County Conservation and Shellsburg Hometown Pride were among the grant winners by Diamond Vogel and Keep Iowa Beautiful.  We are proud to announce the recipients of the 2025 Paint Iowa Beautiful grants.

Attorney General Bird Launches Cold Case Card Deck to Help Crack Iowa Cold Cases

IOWA ATTORNEY GENERAL
April 23, 2025 5:22 pm

Iowa Attorney General Bird today announced the launch of the new Iowa Cold Case playing card deck to help crack Iowa’s more than 400 unsolved murders.

Vinton man arrested in Evansdale store charged with claim of a fake robbery

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
April 23, 2025 5:21 pm

On Sunday, a 19-year-old Vinton man was arrested for allegedly reporting a fake robbery at the Evansdale Kwik Star. This led to an evacuation of the store over the weekend.