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New Law Increasing Penalties for Assaulting Law Officers into Effect July 1
The new Iowa law that increases penalties for assaults against law enforcement officers and first responders goes into effect today, July 1, 2025. The law was Attorney General Brenna Bird’s legislat...
Iowa DOT Online Auction, through August 3
Don't miss your chance to bid on snowplow trucks, tractors, mowers, skid loaders, welder's plasma cutters, and shop equipment. The Iowa DOT online auction will run through Sunday, August 3. Please&nbs...
Dague recognized for service to the Garrison Community

New tax policy may bring political campaigns to the pulpit, critics say
By Tom FoleyIowa faith leaders expressed mixed reactions to an Internal Revenue Service court filing allowing houses of worship to endorse political candidates while maintaining nonprofit status. Crit...
Vinton Family Medical Clinic Hosts Baskets & Bags Silent Auction

Attorney General Bird Warns of Sweepstakes Scams
Attorney General Brenna Bird is warning of sweepstakes and prize scams. Lottery scams occur when people are told they’ve won a sweepstake or prize, and they have to make a payment to receive it...
Kirkwood Opens Skills Survey 2027 to Area Employers
Survey seeks input about regional workforce needs from businesses across industries Kirkwood Community College has announced the launch of the Skills Survey 2027, a questionnaire seeking input fr...
Benton County American Legion Auxiliary Serves Up Smiles and Sweet Treats

Roadside Chat - Your Car Is Hot! Check Out Its Backseat

Vinton-Shellsburg back to school Newsletter
Vinton Shellsburg Parents! Be sure to take a few minutes to check out all of the new events happening at Vinton Shellsburg this year! The Back to School Newsletter is below!{{{Summer_Back_to_School_Ne...