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Gov. Reynolds requests Presidential Disaster Declaration for severe weather
Governor Kim Reynolds has requested a Presidential Disaster Declaration for four Iowa counties due to significant severe weather conditions that occurred on March 19, 2025. Gov. Reynolds requested funding under the Federal Emergency Management Agency's (FEMA) Public Assistance Program for Crawford, Harrison, Monona, and Woodbury counties for significant damage to public infrastructure and private property caused by the severe weather.
Iowa FFA Announces 2025 Stars Over Iowa Finalists
The 2025 Stars Over Iowa Finalists were selected for recognition as part of the 97th Iowa FFA
State Leadership Conference at Hilton Coliseum in Ames, Iowa, April 13-15, 2025. Twenty finalists were
selected in four different areas: Agribusiness, Agricultural Placement, Agricultural Production and Agriscience.
The finalists were selected from a pool of more than 900 FFA members that will earn the Iowa FFA Degree—
the highest honor the Iowa FFA Association can bestow upon an FFA member.
Vinton native Dennis Bramow receives national Aflac Agents of Care award

Iowa boat registrations expire April 30
Iowans will register more than 220,000 boats before April 30, when current boat registrations expire. Boat registrations are good for three years. Registration fees support boater education and safety, water trails, navigation enforcement and aquatic invasive species.Boat owners may bring their current registration to any Iowa county recorder’s office when they renew.
Four Reserve officers join the Vinton Police Department

Newspapers just aren't what or where they used to be

Outstanding Legacy Project award given to Dysart Woman

Iowa Secretary of State Warns of Fraudulent Business Targeting Iowans
Iowa Secretary of State Paul Pate is issuing a warning about fraudulent business practices soliciting investments from Iowans. As part of the scam, World Trade Coal (WTC) presents a fraudulent “letter of surety” to investors, which deceptively uses Secretary Pate’s signature and the official seal of the Iowa Secretary of State’s office.“While this certificate displays my signature and our seal, it is counterfeit and has not been approved or issued by my office,” said Secretary Pate.
Blessed Hope Community Church seeks projects for this year's program
Blessed Hope Community Church is gearing up for our annual Faith in Action event! If you or someone you know could use a hand with cleaning, painting, light construction, carpentry etc., consider submitting a nomination today!Faith in Action | Blessed Hope Community Church