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Dague recognized for service to the Garrison Community
On Saturday, during the Garrison Fun Day Breakfast sponsored by the Garrison Public Library, Angela Dauge was recognized and presented with a plaque by Mayor Garrett Flickinger for her community service. "Why did she get the award? Let me start by saying she is the face of our library. We have had many members on the board and most have moved on to other things or simply moved away. New tax policy may bring political campaigns to the pulpit, critics say
By Tom FoleyIowa faith leaders expressed mixed reactions to an Internal Revenue Service court filing allowing houses of worship to endorse political candidates while maintaining nonprofit status. Critics say the move could open the door to more campaign spending and political division. “If you have the ability to influence the election, then people who have money who also want to influence elections are going to find a way to get you involved,” said Brendan Glavin, director of insights for OpenSecrets, a research group tracking money in U.
Vinton Family Medical Clinic Hosts Baskets & Bags Silent Auction
Vinton Family Medical Clinic is pleased to announce its Baskets and Bags Silent Auction, running from July 21 through August 1, with proceeds benefiting the Reach Out and Read program.Reach Out and Read is a national literacy initiative that supports early reading by providing books to children during their medical checkups. The program promotes the importance of reading aloud and encourages families to develop positive reading habits from infancy. Attorney General Bird Warns of Sweepstakes Scams
Attorney General Brenna Bird is warning of sweepstakes and prize scams. Lottery scams occur when people are told they’ve won a sweepstake or prize, and they have to make a payment to receive it. Last fall, the Iowa Attorney General’s office saved a central Iowa couple $16,340.18 that they sent to a scammer through the mail.
Kirkwood Opens Skills Survey 2027 to Area Employers
Survey seeks input about regional workforce needs from businesses across industries Kirkwood Community College has announced the launch of the Skills Survey 2027, a questionnaire seeking input from businesses in the college’s seven-county service area about the future needs of the area’s workforce. The survey is open to all area employers and is live now through August 29, 2025, at www.
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Benton County American Legion Auxiliary Serves Up Smiles and Sweet Treats
The Benton County American Legion Auxiliary brought big smiles to the Iowa Veterans Home in Iowa City this past week, hosting what the home described as “an amazing Ice Cream Social” for residents.Members of the Auxiliary arrived armed with all the supplies needed to create an unforgettable afternoon for the veterans. Residents gathered to enjoy not only the delicious sundaes but also the warm company and conversation the Auxiliary brought along with the sweets. Roadside Chat - Your Car Is Hot! Check Out Its Backseat
Q: Why did the man put the car in the oven? A: He wanted a hot rod! If you grew up in central Iowa between the 50s and the 80s, you likely heard a kid tell that riddle during an episode of the "The Floppy Show” – the famed children’s cartoon show on WHO-TV. Host Duane Ellett and his lovable beagle puppet Floppy chuckled at that popular joke hundreds of times. Vinton-Shellsburg back to school Newsletter
Vinton Shellsburg Parents! Be sure to take a few minutes to check out all of the new events happening at Vinton Shellsburg this year! The Back to School Newsletter is below!
Attorney General Bird Reminds Iowans of New Crypto Law now in Effect
Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird announced that a new state law protecting Iowans from losing money to scammers through cryptocurrency ATMs goes into effect today. “The legislature acted when they saw how frequently cryptocurrency ATMs were being used by scammers to steal from Iowans,” said Attorney General Bird. “Today, cryptocurrency ATM companies across our state are required to provide better disclosures, clearer warnings, and lower fees.
Scuttled sale of care facility to troubled out-of-state company sparks lawsuit
By Clark KauffmanA lawsuit between two health care providers is shedding new light on the scuttled sale of an eastern Iowa assisted living facility to a troubled company that runs substance-abuse treatment centers.Shellsburg Associates, an Iowa company based in Benton County, is suing Landmark Recovery of Louisville, a company based in Kentucky, in U.
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