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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
Aflac Incorporated, a leading provider of supplemental health insurance in the U.S.,1 is thrilled to recognize four-year Aflac agent Dennis Bramow as an esteemed recipient of the 2024 Agents of Care award. Each year, the Agents of Care program recognizes Aflac independent sales agents who go above and beyond in their professional roles and demonstrate exceptional dedication to their communities through acts of service and philanthropy. 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
Mayor Bud Maynard administered the Oath of Office to four men desiring to serve as reserve officers for the Vinton Police Department. The four included Joshua Meyer, Matt Milburn, Brandan Geiger and Blake Hansen.Police Chief Ted Paxton spoke before the ceremony and thanked the men for stepping up to serve in the department. The four will be riding along with other officers for training purposes.
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Newspapers just aren't what or where they used to be
In an article entitled, "Changes to Iowa's newspaper landscape, 2019 to 2025" - Bleeding Heartland the author gives a bleak look at the newspaper industry in Iowa. The author, Jeff Morrison took the time to track down all of the newspapers left in the state and made a map of the reality of print news. According to Morrison there are 51 Iowa newspapers in the 99 counties. Outstanding Legacy Project award given to Dysart Woman
Pictured: Catheryn Irvine with the "Outstanding Legacy Project."Also pictured (from left), Iowa DNR Director Kayla Lyon, Catherine Wieck with the Dysart Tree Board, [Irvine], Dysart Mayor Tim Glenn, and DNR State Forester Jeff Goerndt. Photo Credit: Iowa DNRDysart’s Cathy Irvine Honored for Outstanding Legacy Project in Urban ForestryCatheryn "Cathy" Irvine of Dysart has been recognized with the Outstanding Legacy Project award by the Iowa Urban Tree Council.
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
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