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PROPERTY INSURANCE GETS INTERESTING IN IOWA
We are entering an unprecedented time in the insurance world unlike any we have seen before. “Large reinsurance firms are pulling out of Iowa after a string of natural disasters, jeopardizing coverage for the state’s small-town farmers and residents,” Des Moines Register July 31. RE-Insurance companies have gone from over 40 to less than 20 and have put stipulations in place to stay in business.
East-Central Iowa REC Meets with Grassley Legislative Correspondent
On Friday, August 11, East-Central Iowa Rural Electric Cooperative (ECI REC) had two special guests visit the office,
Eli Harberts, a Legislative Correspondent in D.C. for Senator Grassley’s office, as well as the Director of
Government Relations, Kevin Condon with the Iowa Association of Electric Cooperatives (IAEC), ECI REC’s
statewide organization.
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Farm Succession and Estate Planning Workshop Sponsored by ISU Extension
Learn about the decisions involved with estate and farm succession planningIowa State University Extension and Outreach is offering a two-part Farm Succession and Estate Planning Workshop to help farm families begin important conversations and start putting transition plans on paper.Many families struggle with making succession plans for their family farm business.
Fareway Round Up For Variety Raises More Than $171,000 For Children In Need
Fareway Stores, Inc. partnered with Variety - the Children’s Charity to conduct the seventh annual Round Up at the register in July at all 138 store locations, raising a total of $171,450.14 for Variety – the Children’s Charity. “We want to thank our generous customers for their heartfelt donations to Variety-the Children’s Charity,” said Fareway CEO Reynolds W. How Prop 12 in California affects Pig Farmers
By Trish Cook guest editorial Iowa pig farmers care about their animals. We raise them from birth, feed them, nurture them, take care of their medical needs, and provide climate-controlled housing to ensure pigs are comfortable during the hot Iowa summers and frigid Iowa winters. Our animals’ health and well-being are top priorities.
Opal & Hazel's August Newsletter
July was a BIG one for us and our amazing team.August allows us to breathe a little 😀This month includes a Family Movie Night in Vinton, Two Weddings, Two Farmers Markets, Millstream Brewing Co, Atkins Watermelon Days and a trip back to wonderful Robins as well.Hope to see you in July!Stay Cheesy!
The Bridal Garden Welcomes Customers
In October, the dreams of owner Emily Henkle, began to take shape. After endless hours of hard work, the business changed from a drab building into a gorgeous bridal shop. Brides will now be able to purchase flowers for their wedding at Flowers by Nature's Corner and step into The Bridal Garden to find the perfect dress. Henkle said that brides will receive a discount for shopping for their flowers and gown at the two locations. 4th St. Diner August Menu
4th Street Diner HACAP North Benton Center
202 East Fourth Street
Vinton, IA 52349
319-472-4761
Everyone is WELCOME! On-Site, Carryout and Home Delivered meals are available!
RESERVATIONS ARE REQUIRED
We have a limited number of seats available each day. To ensure you have a seat and a meal,
please call for reservations before 10:00 am the day you wish to eat with us.
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Gorkow Joins Bankers Compliance Committee
Emily Gorkow, Loan Officer for Cedar Valley Bank & Trust, Vinton, Iowa, has been named to the Iowa Bankers Association's (IBA) Compliance Committee. Gorkow’s responsibilities as a committee member will include providing comments and feedback on state and federal regulatory initiatives, and recommending programs and products that enable banks to better manage their compliance needs. HACAP in need of volunteers
HACAP Rural Senior Services is in great need of home delivered meal volunteers who can help get food to those who are not able to get outside of their homes. Volunteers typically volunteer from 10:45 am to 1:15 pm depending on the number of meals scheduled to be delivered anytime Monday – Friday. Benton County Transportation staff drive a bus and provide directions throughout the route.
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