Iowa Secretary of State's audit of voter registration finds 277 noncitizens

SECRETARY OF STATE
March 25, 2025 12:28 am

Iowa Secretary of State Paul Pate announced today that his office has completed additional audits of Iowa's voter registration lists and identified 277 confirmed noncitizens who have voted or are registered to vote.

Securing Property Tax Relief in Iowa

VINTON TODAY
March 24, 2025 2:56 pm

The Future of Iowa Foundation, a 501(c)(3) research affiliate of the Iowa Taxpayers Association, has released a new publication produced by the Tax Foundation in Washington, D.

2025 Congressional Art Competition Open to IA-02 Students

CONGRESSWOMAN ASHLEY HINSON
March 24, 2025 11:37 am

The Office of Congresswoman Ashley Hinson (IA-02) is now accepting submissions for the  Spring 2025 Congressional Art Competition  The Congressional Art Competition is a nationwide high school arts competition that provides a unique opportunity for students to showcase their artistic talents.

From Extirpation to Restoration: The Return of Wild Turkeys

BENTON COUNTY CONSERVATION
March 23, 2025 8:35 pm

By Cara Harrill, Conservation TechnicianSpring turkey season is right around the corner! Let’s take a look back at the history of wild turkey in Iowa, and how the once extirpated, or locally extinct, population has recovered.

Convicted Killer Tacoa Talley Seeks Post-Conviction Relief in Iowa Court

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
March 21, 2025 2:15 pm

Tacoa Talley, who was convicted in 2023 for the murder of Jodie Bevans, has filed an application for post-conviction relief under Iowa Code Chapter 822.

Iowa Senate advances constitutional amendment on remote testimony

IOWA CAPITAL DISPATCH
March 21, 2025 12:49 pm

By Robin OpsahlThe Iowa Senate unanimously passed a resolution Wednesday to start the process of amending the state constitution to allow child victims to testify remotely against their alleged abusers.

Vinton Community Foundation Accepting Grant Applications One hundred percent

VINTON COMMUNITY FOUNDATION
March 21, 2025 9:18 am

Photo:  From left to right:  Kyle Koeppen representing the Vinton Shellsburg Community School District, Cyanna Boggess representing Vinton Unlimited, Deb Wilberg representing Farmers Savings Bank & Trust and Anne Williams representing the Vinton Area Ministerial Association.

Atkins Roundhouse Update

BENTON COUNTY CONSERVATION
March 20, 2025 5:17 pm

Atkins Roundhouse was severely impacted by the 2020 Derecho, leading to its closure due to tree hazards. We received a Community Development Block Grant for a timber stand project which began in January 2025.

Governor's bills on school cellphone use, math teaching pass Iowa House

IOWA CAPITAL DISPATCH
March 20, 2025 5:17 pm

By Robin OpsahlThe Iowa House passed Gov. Kim Reynolds’ proposal Tuesday to set a statewide restriction on cellphone use in school classrooms.The measure, House File 782, was highlighted as one of the governor’s priorities heading into the 2025 legislative session.

Senate votes to restrict drivers' use of handheld devices, raises speed limits

IOWA CAPITAL DISPATCH
March 19, 2025 5:52 pm

By Kathie ObradovichThe Iowa Senate voted Tuesday to ban the use of handheld cellphones and other devices behind the wheel, while turning down an effort to extend the ban to drivers of farm implements.