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CP Historical Society to host guest speaker June 25th
On June 25th, there will be a presentation by Dr. Derek Buckaloo of the Coe College History Department on "The Civil Rights Movement: How we Remember...and Forget." The presentation will begin at 2:00...
VS offers new online school-supply purchasing option for elementary families
By Molly Noren, VS schools
Vinton-Shellsburg Schools is happy to be able to offer an economical way for you to purchase school supplies without all the hassle of going shopping. Keep in mind that t... Volunteer Iowa accepting nominations for Iowa Nonprofit Awards
The purpose of the Iowa Nonprofit Awards is to recognize the exceptional practices, achievements, and impact of nonprofit organizations and professionals, philanthropic organizations, nati...
In memory of Iowa's '88:' Racing community remembers Arlo Becker
Hearing about the death of Arlo Becker prompted many memories in the countless people who met Arlo through racing and related events throughout Iowa.
"There are so many Arlo stories. He was a rare br... 41 Wartburg students named to Winter/May Term Dean's List
Wartburg College has recognized 441 students who were named to the 2017 Winter/May Term Dean's List.
Those honored include:
Korbi Burkey of Walker
Katie Hilmer of Dysart
Sara Jorgensen of ...
After 40 years, question of who murdered Charles Plucar, and why, remains unanswered
40 years after his murder, the Charles Plucar case remains unsolved.
Charles Plucar's great-nephew Cecil Gilbert built this house on the land where Charles was murdered 40 years ago.
Sloping h... Culver's to benefit Benton Community FFA with special promotion Tuesday
The Benton Community FFA invites area residents to enjoy dinner at Culver's restaurant in Cedar Rapids on the evening of Tuesday, June 13.
Culver's also invites customers to the fund-raising event ...
VanDeest makes late pass for Urbana 5 checkers at Benton County
By Ryan Clark
Two last-lap passes and a photo finish provided for arguably the best night of racing so far this season at Benton County Speedway.
A field of 105 race teams assembled for Sunday'...
Iowa State University announces spring 2017 Dean's List
More than 8,700 Iowa State University students have been recognized for outstanding academic achievement by being named to the spring semester 2017 Dean's List.
Students named to the Dean's List mu...
Spring 2017 Iowa State University College of Business Dean's List
The following area students were named to the Spring 2017 Dean's List at the Iowa State University College of Business. The Iowa State University College of Business Dean's List honors students who ha...