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Letters to the Editor

Local family grateful for support during difficult time

Recently our world was turned upside down in an instant as we lost our beautiful, sweet baby Knox to SIDS (Sudden Infant Death Syndrome).There are no words that exist that can describe what it feels like to lose a child. It is a pain beyond comprehension, beyond measure. There have been many ...

Tama County officials sworn in for new terms

Tama County officials re-elected in the 2016 General Election were sworn in for their new four-year terms on Tuesday, Jan. 3 by 3rd District Supervisor Larry Vest (left.) They include (L to R) Vest, 2nd District Supervisor Kendall Jordan, 3rd District Supervisor Dan Anderson, Sheriff Dennis ...

Benton County SWCD meeting Feb. 15

The next regular meeting of the Benton Soil and Water Conservation District Commissioners will be held on Wednesday, February 15, 2017, at 9:00 a.m. at the District Office, located at 1705 West D Street in Vinton.Agenda items include: approval of minutes from previous meetings, public ...

News from the Norma Anders Public Library…

THIS WEEK AT THE LIBRARYThursday, January 19: Evening Book Club at 6:30 p.m. We will be discussing the book Saving CeeCee Honeycutt by Beth Hoffman.NEW NONFICTION BOOKSThe World Almanac Book of Facts 2017 by Sarah JanssenFlea Market Fabulous: Designing Gorgeous Rooms with Vintage Treasures by ...

Coaches vs. Cancer Night Jan. 13 at Union

Union High School and Aplington-Parkersburg High School will Fight Together for a CURE during Coaches vs. Cancer Night.Friday, January 13 at Union High School the two high schools will TEAM UP together to benefit the American Cancer Society.The Knights are teaming up with the AP Falcons to ...

Last chance to check out trees this weekend

The Norma Anders Public Library will have their holiday tree display up until the first of the year. Trees are decorated and displayed by the "Blue Hat Ladies", The Dysart Historical Society, The Dysart Tree Board, The Norma Anders Library, five departments of the Dysart Women's Club and a ...

Block signs with Waldorf

Kaeli Block aims to continue her success on the hardwood as a member of the Waldorf University women's basketball team next season.Block, a 5-foot-10 senior power forward from Union High School, signed a letter of intent with the Warriors on Wednesday."We are excited to add a good Iowa talent ...

VGH needs your help in setting up rapid notifications

Benton County Public Health and Virginia Gay Hospital is asking for your help in establishing a rapid notification system by email and/or text.Residents of Benton County are encouraged to register their email and/or cell numbers to receive public health information in the event of a public ...

SWCD meetings set for Jan. 3 & 4

The next regular meeting of the Tama Soil and Water Conservation District Commissioners will be held on Tuesday, January 3, 2017, at 9:00 a.m. at the District Office, located at 102 Highway 30W in Toledo.Agenda items include: approval of minutes from previous meetings, public participation, ...

Fisher appointed Vice Chair of Committee

House Speaker Linda Upmeyer (R-Clear Lake) recently announced that Rep. Dean Fisher (R-Garwin) will serve as the Vice Chairman of the House Natural Resources Committee."Rep. Fisher is a respected and proven leader who will work across party lines to bring about consensus to move Iowa forward," ...