Iowa Notary Training, Friday, March 28

SECRETARY OF STATE
March 10, 2025 11:45 am

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

KIRKWOOD COMMUNITY COLLEGE
March 10, 2025 11:45 am

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

IOWA DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES
March 7, 2025 3:07 pm

NORTHEASTCedar River (above Nashua)Backwaters still have some ice, but main channel has little ice, especially weak around the edges.  Use caution.

Important Updates for Notaries, Businesses & Educators!

SECRETARY OF STATE
March 7, 2025 3:07 pm

New look, same trusted source! We're thrilled to announce the launch of our completely redesigned website. After months of careful planning and development, the new sos.

Do you have a special Veteran that you'd like to honor?

VINTON PARKS & RECREATION
March 6, 2025 11:49 am

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.

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

FFA
March 6, 2025 10:24 am

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.

Cancelations for Wednesday, March 5, 2025

VINTON TODAY
March 5, 2025 11:26 am

Vinton Shellsburg Community School's classes were canceled today due to the weather. BHCC Student Ministries, Youth Group will also be canceled. The policy of BHCC student ministries is to follow the Vinton/Shellsburg school calendar for weather-related early-outs and/or cancellations.

In like a lion...weather conditions could get dicey on Wednesday

BENTON COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT
March 4, 2025 11:15 pm

In like a lion, is the old saying...and we have an incoming storm. When it finishes raining at 3:00 a.m. on Wednesday morning, expect that rain to turn to snow from 6:00 a.

Kiwanis continue to benefit the community

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
March 3, 2025 9:40 pm

With a steady line of folks, for most of the morning, the Vinton Kiwanis served 430 hungry folks on Saturday morning. The Vinton Kiwanis organization is responsible for several projects in Vinton.

Keep Iowa Beautiful Announces Annual Pick-Up Iowa Program

KEARNS FUNERAL SERVICE
March 3, 2025 1:38 pm

Keep Iowa Beautiful is calling on Iowans to help achieve our statewide goal of 2,500 volunteers to clean up litter across the state this spring. Iowans are invited to host a 2025 Pick-Up Iowa event in their communities.