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Secretary Naig Invites Applications for Century and Heritage Farm Recognition

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.
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From Vinton Band Student to the World Stage

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.
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VGH Clinics - Phone issues March 11, 2025

The Virginia Gay Hospital Clinics in Atkins, Urbana and Van Horne is experiencing phone issues this morning. See photo.
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Georgia man charged in Check Cashing Scheme

As part of a check forging ring, Mikal McCarty of Georgia, was charged with 12 counts including 10 counts of forgery, one charge of Conspiracy to Commit Non-Forcible Felony, and Theft 1st Degree all Class D Felonies.

Iowa Notary Training, Friday, March 28

Join us Friday, March 28, 2025, for Iowa Notary Training at The Legacy Center at Murdoch-Linwood (520 Wilson Ave SW, Cedar Rapids, IA 52404).

Kirkwood's Benton County Leadership Council to Meet May 15

Meeting to focus on college’s workforce and training efforts in Benton County Kirkwood Community College will hold the next meeting of the institution’s Benton County Leadership Council on May 15, from 1-2:30 p.

Fishing News for Northeast Iowa

NORTHEASTCedar River (above Nashua)Backwaters still have some ice, but main channel has little ice, especially weak around the edges.  Use caution.
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Do you have a special Veteran that you'd like to honor?

Would you like to recognize a veteran in your life with a banner displayed proudly on downtown light poles? Now’s your chance! Banners will be hung from June-August.
Article Thumbnail. Members Megan Schlitter, Bri Dulin, and Will McKenna gifted Bob Hanson from Pioneer with cookies and a poster to hang in the office.

Vinton-Shellsburg FFA Week: A Farm-Tastic Celebration of Spirit & Success!

By: Co-Reporter, Izzie BirkerVinton-Shellsburg FFA Week 2025 was packed with exciting events for everyone to enjoy before, during, and after school. The week kicked off on Monday, February 17, with America Monday, where students were encouraged to wear red, white, and blue.
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