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Iowa State Fair T-Shirt Design Contest

The Blue Ribbon Foundation is excited to announce a T-Shirt Design Contest, inviting Fair enthusiasts to submit their original and creative designs that truly embody the spirit of the Iowa State Fair.
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Accident on Saturday: Bug 1, Minivan 0

Early Saturday afternoon, an insect was the cause of an accident on 4th St. A minivan driven by a juvenile was trying to shoo the bug out of the window while approaching the 4th St.
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Science for All

By Faith Hunt, NaturalistA community scientist is someone who contributes to scientific research. Community scientists are people who have a little bit of time and interest in contributing to local and national data about the world around them! You don’t need advanced degrees or years of experience, just a passion for science, a willingness to help with research, and an eagerness to volunteer your time.

House votes to ban eminent domain for CO2 pipelines

By Kami CoonsThe Iowa House approved a bill Wednesday that would stop pipelines carrying liquified carbon dioxide from using eminent domain. Six other bills related to carbon sequestration pipelines, eminent domain and the Iowa Utilities Commission were combined into one bill, which also advanced.
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This is only a drill, until it's not

On Friday morning, students at the Vinton-Shellsburg High School were tested on their fire drill response, and they performed perfectly!Just before noon, they were tested again, but this time it was a real life situation.
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DuCharme sentenced to Probation

Nearly 40 people filled half of the courtroom for the sentencing of Robert "Bob" Ducharme. DuCharme was arrested last March 5, 2024, on a total of 10 charges: Ducharme, 61, a Vinton resident and former owner of Tactical Creations.
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