Business
H2 Pizza Welcomed by Vinton Unlimited
Members of Vinton Unlimited welcomed H2 Pizza with a ribbon cutting on Friday, March 15. Several members were on hand to welcome the new business with many not pictured in the background.H2 Pizza is bringing back pizza based on the former Jolly's Pizza recipe.Reviews of the pizza were excellent. Jason Boisen shared his picture of the pizza saying "
Family Dollar/Dollar Tree Opens Tomorrow
UPDATED: As of noon on Thursday, the store is still not open for business.It might look like the store is open today (Wednesday) but it's not. According to a note on the front door, Family Dollar, and Dollar Tree will be opening their doors tomorrow for business. The store is located at 906 South K Ave. in Vinton (across from Dollar Fresh...I'm thinking we have enough stores with "Dollar" in the name!).
USDA-supported Program Connects 59 Veterans to Careers in Iowa Agriculture
Veterans continue to learn more about agricultural careers in IowaA three-year project that sought to connect veterans with agricultural careers and food systems recently wrapped up its initiative, connecting 59 veterans to agricultural careers and reaching more than 1,300 veterans with educational programming.The “Enhancing Agricultural Opportunities for Military Veterans Program” began in September of 2020, with funding from the United States Department of Agriculture’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture.
Small Farm & Beginning Farmer Webinars Offer Guidance & Insight to Entrepreneurs
Learn about small-farm topics related to crops, livestock and business managementAre you ready to cultivate your dreams and turn that small plot of land into a thriving and sustainable farm?Join Iowa State University Extension and Outreach for the Small Farm & Beginning Farmer series, designed exclusively for beginning farmers and small acreage owners.
Iowa Pork Producers Provide Generous Support to Local Food Pantries
The Iowa Pork Producers Association (IPPA) maintains its commitment to fighting food insecurity by supporting local food pantries across the state with the Pork in the Pantry program. Recognizing the critical role that food pantries play in addressing hunger within communities, IPPA will reimburse county pork producer organizations up to $1,000 for pork products donated to food pantries in their counties.
Record $3.4 Million in Quarterly Biofuels Grants Will Expand E15 Availability
Iowa's Renewable Fuels Infrastructure Program Board approves 74 grants to fuel retailers in 38 countiesThe Iowa Renewable Fuels Infrastructure Program (RFIP) Board approved 74 project applications totaling more than $3.4 million in cost-share funding for Iowa fuel retailers during its quarterly board meeting last week. 73 ethanol cost-share projects were awarded, an all-time record for one quarter, which will lead to the installation of new ethanol infrastructure to increase Iowans’ access to lower cost, cleaner burning E15.
Naig Announces Availability of Online & In-Person Pesticide Application Testing
Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship offers testing to help ensure the safe, accurate, and effective application of crop protection products Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig announced today that the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship will once again offer in-person and online pesticide applicator testing options for commercial and private applicators this spring.
Application Deadline Extended for Choose Iowa Dairy Innovation Grants
Two-week extension will allow more Iowa dairies to complete application for cost-share grants that are aimed at increasing on-farm dairy processing and incorporating labor saving technology The Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship announced today that the deadline to apply for Choose Iowa Dairy Innovation Grant Program has been extended by two weeks, from February 9 at 12:00 p.
Local Vinton McDonald’s Celebrating Valentine’s with Free Rose with Breakfast
What better way to start Valentine’s Day than with a free rose with breakfast? The first 50 customers at participating McDonald's locations in the Cedar Falls/Waterloo-area to drive-thru and order breakfast on Valentine’s Day will receive a free rose with their order!*