Mixing It Up

VINTON TODAY
April 23, 2013 7:50 am

   What do stained glass windows, sewer patterns, oil paintings, bridges, and renaissance columns have in common? Join the tour guides at the La Porte City FFA Historical & Ag Museum to learn how each tells a unique story of architecture and design, along with the historical elements that helped shape them, as the Museum opens its doors for the 2013 season.

Clickstop plans to hire 25 in next two months

LISA KIRCHHOFF
April 22, 2013 12:29 pm

  E-commerce company Clickstop, which operates 11 different web stores from its Urbana headquarters, looks to a busy second quarter with plans to fill 25 positions over the next 60 days.

Achievements in Iowa Wine and Grape Production Celebrated

VINTON TODAY
April 15, 2013 11:26 am

The Iowa Wine Growers Association (IWGA) introduced two new components during their annual conference March 13-18, 2013, which was held at the West Des Moines Marriott.

Randy Stein joins Million Dollar Round Table

VINTON TODAY
April 12, 2013 7:29 pm

As part of his ongoing commitment to providing valued service to Farm Bureau Financial Services customers, Farm Bureau Agent Randy R. Stein CLU, ChFC, LUTCF, has joined the 2013 Million Dollar Round Table (MDRT).

Marlow named CEO of ECI REC

EAST CENTRAL IOWA REC
April 11, 2013 10:50 am

  The East-Central Iowa Rural Electric Cooperative (ECI REC) Board of Directors has named Steve Marlow, manager, Operations and Engineering of ECI REC, to the position of chief executive officer of the organization, headquartered in Urbana, Iowa.

4th STREET DINER NEWS

4TH ST. DINER
April 11, 2013 10:30 am

4th Street Diner HACAP North Benton Center 202 East Fourth St Vinton, IA 52349 319-472-4761 Serving Buffet from 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM, Monday through Friday.

Bull Selection Clinics can Help Producers with Decision Process

BENTON COUNTY EXTENSION
April 11, 2013 9:20 am

Understanding and using some simple tools can help cattle producers make the right selection for new herd bulls during upcoming bull sales. Iowa State University Extension and Outreach beef program specialist Denise Schwab said that’s why a bull selection clinic is scheduled prior to the Friday, May 3, bull sale held by Iowa Cattlemen’s Association (ICA) at the Tama Livestock Auction, Tama.

Sue (Travis) Hammond receives Certified Bank Club Director certification

VINTON TODAY
April 8, 2013 2:05 pm

  Heritage Clubs International, llc (HCI) is pleased to announce that Sue (Travis) Hammond of Farmers Savings Bank & Trust (Vinton, IA) has completed the Certified Bank Club Director professional certification program in partnership with HCI and the Northeast Iowa Community College (NICC).

4th STREET DINER NEWS

4TH ST. DINER
April 2, 2013 10:42 am

4th Street Diner HACAP North Benton Center 202 East Fourth St Vinton, IA 52349 319-472-4761 Serving Buffet from 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM, Monday through Friday.

AN EXTENSION COUNCIL LIASION TALKS WITH LEGISLATORS

GREG WALSTON, ISU EXTENSION OFFICE
March 30, 2013 11:46 am

A liaison of the Benton Extension Council spoke with their legislators at the annual Iowa Association of County Extension Councils (IACEC) legislative day on March 13.