Union Community School District Implements Cutting-Edge Gun Detection Technology

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
March 14, 2025 11:13 am

Union Community School District (UCSD) has taken a significant step forward in ensuring the safety of its students and staff by partnering with ZeroEyes, an industry-leading AI gun detection and situational awareness platform.

Fire and wind alert for Friday, March 14

BENTON COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT
March 13, 2025 4:43 pm

Updated: March 14, 2025 10:45 a.m.The current incoming weather conditions for Friday, March 14 include high winds. There is an anticipated fast-moving storm with high winds.

Buzzed Driving is Drunk Driving

GOVERNOR’S TRAFFIC SAFETY BUREAU (GTSB
March 13, 2025 11:48 am

The Governor’s Traffic Safety Bureau (GTSB) is partnering with law enforcement across Iowa March 13-21 to remind drivers: Buzzed Driving is Drunk Driving.

Iowa House passes bill raising penalties for showing obscene materials to minors

IOWA CAPITAL DISPATCH
March 13, 2025 11:47 am

By Robin OpsahlThe Iowa House passed legislation Monday raising the penalties for the crime of exposing minors to obscene materials after changing the bill to lower charges for minors who expose their peers to such material.

Center Point-Urbana FFA Sends Three Events to the State!

CENTER POINT-URBANA FFA
March 13, 2025 11:29 am

On March 8th, the Center Point-Urbana FFA chapter competed at the District FFA Convention, hosted at the Waterloo Career Center. The chapter had a strong showing, with three events qualifying for the state competition!Leading the way was Caleigh Lewis in the FFA Creed Speaking contest, where she earned a first-place finish.

Iowa schools eligible for $1,000 match on local food purchases

IOWA CAPITAL DISPATCH
March 13, 2025 11:29 am

By Cami KoonsThe Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship launched a $70,000 pilot program Monday to help schools purchase local meat, poultry, produce, dairy, eggs or honey through the Choose Iowa program.

VIRGINIA GAY HOSPITAL RECEIVES EXCELLENCE IN HEALTHCARE AWARD

VIRGINIA GAY HOSPITAL
March 12, 2025 11:46 am

PRC Recognizes Industry’s Best with Annual AwardsVirginia Gay Hospital was recently recognized as a 5-Star Award for Excellent Performance in Outpatient Services and Emergency Department for Overall Quality of Care by PRC, a leader in the healthcare intelligence space.

IRFA's Drive Clean Campaign Offering After-Prom Prizes

IOWA RENEWABLE FUELS ASSOCIATION
March 11, 2025 5:07 pm

Young Drivers: Drive Safe and Drive Clean on Prom NightIowa Renewable Fuels Association’s (IRFA) Drive Clean campaign wants to support young drivers on Prom night! The campaign, which educates young adults on making clean fuel choices, has gift packages available for donation to Iowa High School After-Prom events.

Secretary Naig Invites Applications for Century and Heritage Farm Recognition

IOWA SECRETARY OF AGRICULTURE
March 11, 2025 5:00 pm

Applications for recognition at 2025 Iowa State Fair will be accepted through June 1 Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig invites eligible Iowa farm owners to apply for Century or Heritage Farm recognition as part of the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship’s (IDALS) Century and Heritage Farm Program.

From Vinton Band Student to the World Stage

VINTON SHELLSBURG COMMUNITY SCHOOLS
March 11, 2025 10:19 am

Jeff Reed, an accomplished conductor and music educator who graduated from Vinton in 1980, wants you to imagine a world without music. No soundtracks in movies, no songs on your drive home, no anthems tied to your favorite memories.