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Council elections: Three candidates have filed, deadline is Sept. 21
With exactly one week to go before the Sept. 21 filing deadline for candidates, three candidates have filed papers for the Nov. 7 election.
Incumbent Brian Parr has filed for the at-large seat he h...
Garrison's Trimble to lead IFA
Garrison firefighter and new IFA President Marv Trimble, left, receives congratulations from his colleague, Paul Schellhase, who served as IFA President in 1990-1991.
Marv Trimble and his family,... AMVETS share large flag with area schools, still accepting donations
AMVETS Post 218 Commander Denny Miller and other members help Union and Monticello seniors unfold the large flag.
After making its debut at the first Vinton-Shellsburg home football game, the larg... Girls deliver Kindness Rocks to all Garrison homes
Renee Gram, Caroline Erickson, and Teeana Schulmeister leave from the Garrison library as they beginning distributing Kindness Rocks.
The girls who painted Kindness Rocks last month at the Garriso... Nearly a year after second-highest recorded flood, Cedar River level is down to 2.28 feet
The very low river level allows the pillars of the old 2nd Avenue bridge to be seen in the Cedar River.
The Cedar River level today measures 2.28 feet, according to the National Weather Service/ U... Newhall Library to have new home in Grovert building soon; city hall project next
Although the Grovert Chevrolet dealership south of Newhall has been sold, the Grovert name will become a permanent part of downtown Newhall, with the opening of the library in the Grovert Municipal Bu...
Family of WWII tail gunner who died in '45 joins veterans at Benton County Freedom Rock dedication
Benton County Legion Chaplain Doug Anderson offerered the dedication ceremony benediction while Shellsburg American Legion riders line the area around the Benton Co. Freedom Rock. The VSHS choir... Hope Carlson Receives Degree from Buena Vista University
Hope Carlson from Belle Plaine recently graduated with a bachelor of arts degree in psychology and human services from Buena Vista University.
About Buena Vista University
Since 1891, Buena Vist...
Ellie Karr places in Market Lamb Competition
Brooke Kuesel of Poweshiek County won Grand Champion Market Lamb honors in the 4-H Market Lamb Show judged Monday at the 2017 Iowa State Fair.
Colby Williams of Winneshiek County exhibited the Rese...
'Annie!' opens tonight at Tilford Auditorium
Raeganne Neilson (Annie) and Kelly Henkle (Grace Farrell) rehearse for the ACT1 musical that opens tonight.
After months of rehearsing, the cast, crew and directors are ready for the opening of AC...