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Hawkins Memorial Library, October 2024 Newsletter
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Center Point-Urbana FFA "Growing Forward"
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Ag Safety Day Brings Farm Safety Lessons to Union Community School Students
On Thursday, September 26, students from Union Community School District got a hands-on lesson in farm safety during the third annual Ag Safety Day, hosted at the Youngblut Ag Shop in partnership with... Secretary of State encourages Iowans to make a plan to vote, track their ballots
Iowa Secretary of State Paul Pate is reminding every Iowa voter to have a plan in place to be successful in casting their ballot this election. Whether you plan to vote absentee by mail, early absente...
RV vs. Benton County Semi driver causes Traffic Delay on U.S. 61/151
A crash involving a recreational vehicle and a semi caused a three-hour traffic disruption on the U.S. 61/151 bridge in Dubuque on Tuesday. The accident occurred around 3:08 p.m. when an RV, driven by...
Middle School FFA Members Learn About FFA and Opportunities Ahead!
By: Co-Reporter, Izzie Birker On Thursday, September 5th, the VS FFA Officer Team visited the middle school and organized engaging activities for the members to introduce them to FFA and potential fu... Iowa State Fair Wine Honors go to Vinton and Keystone Wine Makers
Winemakers from across the state competed for top honors in the Iowa State Fair Oenology – Wine competition at the 2024 Iowa State Fair.Mark Hempe of Ames was awarded Best of Show honors in the Grap...
Choose Iowa Surpasses 100 Member Milestone
Choose Iowa is the state’s signature brand for Iowa grown, Iowa raised, and Iowa made food and ag productsIowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig announced today that Choose Iowa, the state’s...
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month: Full of Opportunities to Connect
Join us this October for a series of special events and activities aimed at raising awareness and supporting breast cancer prevention in our community. Here's how you can get involved:October 1st: Vin...
Benton County Iowa State Fair Dairy Cattle Winners: Holstein
Top dairies competed for honors in the Holstein Dairy Cattle show judged Friday, August 9, at the 2024 Iowa State Fair.Farnear Holsteins of Farley exhibited the Grand Champion Female.Complete results ...