Gov. Reynolds requests Presidential Disaster Declaration for severe weather

IOWA GOVERNOR'S OFFICE
April 16, 2025 8:42 am

Governor Kim Reynolds has requested a Presidential Disaster Declaration for four Iowa counties due to significant severe weather conditions that occurred on March 19, 2025.

Iowa FFA Announces 2025 Stars Over Iowa Finalists

FFA
April 15, 2025 9:27 am

The 2025 Stars Over Iowa Finalists were selected for recognition as part of the 97th Iowa FFA State Leadership Conference at Hilton Coliseum in Ames, Iowa, April 13-15, 2025.

Vinton native Dennis Bramow receives national Aflac Agents of Care award

VINTON TODAY
April 15, 2025 8:50 am

Aflac Incorporated, a leading provider of supplemental health insurance in the U.S.,1 is thrilled to recognize four-year Aflac agent Dennis Bramow as an esteemed recipient of the 2024 Agents of Care award.

Iowa boat registrations expire April 30

IOWA DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES
April 14, 2025 12:34 pm

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, water trails, navigation enforcement and aquatic invasive species.

Four Reserve officers join the Vinton Police Department

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
April 14, 2025 11:11 am

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 Blake Hansen.

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

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
April 13, 2025 11:11 pm

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.

Outstanding Legacy Project award given to Dysart Woman

IOWA DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES
April 13, 2025 2:08 pm

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, and DNR State Forester Jeff Goerndt.

Vinton Shellsburg April 2025 Newsletter

VINTON SHELLSBURG COMMUNITY SCHOOLS
April 11, 2025 10:54 am

Iowa Secretary of State Warns of Fraudulent Business Targeting Iowans

SECRETARY OF STATE
April 10, 2025 4:51 pm

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 “letter of surety” to investors, which deceptively uses Secretary Pate’s signature and the official seal of the Iowa Secretary of State’s office.

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

BLESSED HOPE COMMUNITY CHURCH
April 10, 2025 4:51 pm

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.