Permit to Carry Classes being offered

TOM BOECKMANN
June 10, 2014 11:55 am

A course for Iowans to obtain their Permit to Carry Weapons has been scheduled in the area.  The four hour course covers  handgun safety, gun handling, carry options, situational awareness, interaction with law enforcement, use of force, and state and federal laws.

Interest in Shooters’ Insurance on the rise; available locally

WILSON-HITE INSURANCE
June 2, 2014 9:55 am

In the U.S. there are 1.5 million defensive gun incidents per year.  That’s about 125,000 per month and well over 4,000 per day. Estimates suggest there are over 20 million permit holders in the U.

Annual Iowa State University Research Farm Field Day June 24, Nashua

PATTI UPMEYER, BENTON COUNTY EXTENSION
June 2, 2014 2:29 am

 ISU Extension Specialists emphasize crop production issues in a late start to the season during the Annual Spring Field Day at the ISU Northeast Research and Demonstration Farm near Nashua.

Local Financial Advisor Honored for Performance

VINTON TODAY
May 27, 2014 10:05 pm

Dean Studer, who has been an Edward Jones financial advisor in Vinton since 1992, attended the Edward Jones Managing Partner's Conference April 23 - 25 in San Antonio, Texas.

Dairy Iowa Meeting Set for June 4

PATTI UPMEYER, BENTON COUNTY EXTENSION
May 27, 2014 10:05 am

Innovation-Technology-Economics: Dairy Farming for the Future is Theme Dairy farmers—mark your calendar! Dairy Iowa will convene a meeting in celebration of June Dairy Month on Wednesday, June 4, 2014, from 10 a.

Iowa Learning Farms to host cover crops field day

PATTI UPMEYER, BENTON COUNTY EXTENSION
May 22, 2014 2:19 pm

Iowa Learning Farms, along with the Union Grove Lake Watershed Project and the Tama Soil and Water Conservation District, will host a “Cover Crops for Forage and Grazing” field day on Thursday, June 5, at the farm of Randy and Melissa Sienknecht in Gladbrook, Iowa from 10:30 a.

Iowa Certified Grazier Program Scheduled for Maquoketa

PATTI UPMEYER, BENTON COUNTY EXTENSION
May 22, 2014 2:24 am

Experienced Iowa graziers and others looking to upgrade their forage management programs should join the Certified Grazier program.  This is the third year Certified Grazier classes will be held in Iowa.

4th St. Diner News & Menu for June

LINDA LOUGH, HACAP
May 20, 2014 10:21 am

Click to view Menu Evening Meals -Serving Time: 5:30-6:30 pm Site will close at 9:00 pm   Tuesday, June 3rd BBQ Chicken Breast, Parslied Potatoes, Corn, Applesauce, Cake, WW Bread, Margarine and Milk.

Graduating to the Next Stage

RANDY STEIN,FARM BUREAU FINANCIALSERVICE
May 15, 2014 2:44 pm

  Many new graduates are proudly accepting their diplomas this time of year. As they walk across the stage, they’re taking their first steps on the path toward independence.

Iowa Learning Farms to host cover crops field day in Tama County

BENTON COUNTY EXTENSION
May 15, 2014 12:22 pm

Iowa Learning Farms, along with the Union Grove Lake Watershed Group and the Tama Soil and Water Conservation District, will host a “Cover Crops for Forage and Grazing” field day on Thursday, June 5, at the farm of Randy Seinknecht in Gladbrook, Iowa from 10:30 a.