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State Fair Results for CPU FFA
By Addyson Sweeney and Audrey Seiler Recently members of the Center Point-Urbana FFA chapter participated in many ways at the Iowa State Fair. Members competed in both the swine and photography eve... Olivia Spencer Marks 18th Birthday, MORE than Half-Heartedly!
Eighteen years ago, Olivia, who most of you know as Liv, was born with a very special heart. Now, not the ordinary kind that is filled with kindness, (though she's got that in spades). I mean medicall... Fall Cleanup Days scheduled for October 4 & 5
This year the City of Vinton is partnering with S&J Sanitation to offer two options to help Vinton residents take advantage of this weekend. Friendly reminder, this weekend is intended for residen... Where Seeds Meet Science: V-S FFA participates in Agronomy 411
State Lawmakers Call for Termination of University Employees Celebrating Kirk's
Collins & Evans Call for Termination of University Employees Celebrating Kirk's MurderToday, Rep. Taylor Collins (R) of Mediapolis, IA, Chair of the House Committee on Higher Education, and Senator Ly...
La Porte City Man Arrested After Gun Threats and Cornfield Standoff
A tense Thursday night ended in the arrest of a La Porte City man after authorities say he threatened bar patrons and later made threats toward law enforcement during a standoff in a cornfield.The Bla... Vinton Police Department Log for September 1-7, 2025
Vinton Police Department Log for September 1-7, 2025All Charges are subject to review by the Benton County Attorney's Office. An arrest or criminalcharge is merely an accusation, and the Defendant is ...
Conservation is Essential – For Our Economy, Our Health, and Our Future
By Shelby Williams, Director When budget season rolls around, it’s not uncommon to hear that conservation
will be “getting the axe.” Parks and natural areas are sometimes viewed as extras,
... Evaluating Excellence in Dairy & Foods: V-S FFA competes at State
By: Co-Reporter, Bri DulinOn Friday September 5th, 6 FFA members competed in the State Dairy Cattle and Foods Evaluation. State Dairy Cattle is a contest where members evaluate dairy cattle based on p... AG Bird Defends Second Amendment Rights of Law-Abiding Travelers
Attorney General Brenna Bird announced today she joined a coalition of 25 states filing an amicus brief with the United States Supreme Court, urging it to review the constitutionality of Massachusetts...