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Grand March presents Vinton Shellsburg High School

Reynolds announces lawsuit against DM Register to protect executive privilege
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. “It is in the public’s interest that governors can receive candid advice from their closest advisors,” said Mason Mauro, spokesperson for Gov. Reynolds. “We are confident that the judicial branch will recognize that governors have a constitutional executive privilege in Iowa, just as they recognized a legislative privilege last year, and have used a deliberative privilege to protect the communications of Iowa Supreme Court justices.
Center Point-Urbana FFA Shines at Iowa FFA State Leadership Conference

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

Former FFA Member Blooms at Disney

Virginia Gay Hospital Earns Zero-Deficiency Survey from State Inspectors

Secretary Naig Invites Horticulture Producers to Join Choose Iowa
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. Secretary Naig made the expansion announcement in conjunction with Iowa Horticulture Week (April 20-26) during a visit to Red Granite Farm near Boone.
Vinton-Shellsburg FFA Shines at the 2025 Iowa FFA State Convention

Diamond Vogel and Keep Iowa Beautiful Announces area Grant Winners
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. This long-standing partnership supports community betterment projects across the state by providing free paint for initiatives that improve public spaces such as historic buildings, libraries, schools, parks, and community facilities.