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.

VGH Clinics - Phone issues March 11, 2025

VIRGINIA GAY HOSPITAL
March 11, 2025 8:38 am

The Virginia Gay Hospital Clinics in Atkins, Urbana and Van Horne is experiencing phone issues this morning. See photo.

Georgia man charged in Check Cashing Scheme

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
March 10, 2025 1:10 pm

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

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.