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VGH Clinics - Phone issues March 11, 2025

Georgia man charged in Check Cashing Scheme

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). Multiple time slots will be available throughout the day, with a capacity of 100 participants per session. If you're interested in hosting a notary training at your facility, email notaryconference@sos.
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.m., at Kirkwood's Benton County Center in Vinton. Kirkwood President Kristie Fisher, college officials, local community leaders and members of the general public are all expected to be in attendance.
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. Black Crappie - Fair: Use a small jig tipped with a minnow in backwater areas with no current. Bluegill - Fair: Try a small jig tipped with a waxworm under a bobber a few inches off the bottom.
Important Updates for Notaries, Businesses & Educators!
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.iowa.gov delivers the essential services you depend on with enhanced usability and modern design. Explicitly built with Iowans in mind, our revamped site offers a smoother, more intuitive experience for accessing business filing documents, election information, and other vital resources.
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Vinton-Shellsburg FFA Week: A Farm-Tastic Celebration of Spirit & Success!

Cancelations for Wednesday, March 5, 2025
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. Unfortunately with winter weather canceling school today, youth group will also be canceled tonight.
In like a lion...weather conditions could get dicey on Wednesday
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.m. until 6:00 p.m. Look for winds between 50 and 60 miles per hour. Add in 1-3" of snow and there will be low visibility conditions. Travelling will be hazardous with whiteout conditions.