Tuesday, May 12, 2026
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Seen around town: Too much of a good thing...and a bad thing

We're used to seeing trees down after wind...but here's something you don't often see. With all of the rain that we've had, it appears that this tree, next door to the Evergreen Cemetery, has some very wet feet and just couldn't stand in the soggy ground any longer, it lost its footing and toppled over.
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St. Mary's Catholic Church part of Catholic Church's reorganization

The Archdiocese of Dubuque announced its plan to reorganize 160 parishes across Iowa into 24 pastorates beginning July 14, 2026. This yearlong “Journey in Faith” is aimed at strengthening evangelization, leadership formation and pastoral planning.
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Active Weather incoming this week

There will be several rounds of storms that are probable from this afternoon through Wednesday AM. The greatest  coverage and intensity of storms is expected Tuesday afternoon and evening.
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Vinton Shellsburg Grand March kicks off Prom Night

The guys and gals sparkled and wowed the audience who came out to enjoy the latest styles of the season. In formal wear, from the brightest colors of dresses and tuxedos, to the comfort of blue jeans and tennis shoes, students arrived at the Vinton-Shellsburg High School Grand March on Saturday night.
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Two Bees or not Two Bees, that is the Question

The Iowa Department of Natural Resources and Iowa State University partner with national nonprofit to launch statewide effort to conserve Iowa’s pollinatorsA new statewide project is looking for Iowa volunteers to help researchers track and monitor the state’s at-risk bumble bees.
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