Co-op Connection Card Puts value in your wallet!

LISA FRANCK, ECI REC
November 26, 2010 12:36 pm

  ECI REC's commitment goes beyond providing safe, reliable, and affordable electricity…. East-Central Iowa REC, a Touchstone Energy® cooperative, is pleased to announce we have introduce the Co-op Connections® Card to our members.

Winter Feeding Decisions for the Cow Herd

PATTIE UPMEYER, BENTON COUNTY EXTENSION
November 23, 2010 10:39 am

  During most Iowa winters, hay is an adequate choice to meet nutritional needs of gestating beef cows when fed free choice. However, this summer’s continual rain caused over-mature or otherwise damaged hay resulting in decreased feed value.

Evening Meal Schedule

LINDA LOUGH, HACAP
November 22, 2010 3:17 pm

Evening Meals -Serving Time: 5:30-6:30 pm   Tuesday, December 7th Meatloaf, Mashed Potatoes/Gravy, Peas, Pears, Bread Pudding w/Raisins, WW Bread, Margarine and Milk.

Alliant Energy encourages customers to use energy efficiency practices

ALLIANT ENERGY
November 22, 2010 3:16 pm

  As loved ones gather across the country to enjoy Thanksgiving Day dinner, Alliant Energy encourages customers to remember the value of energy by implementing energy efficiency practices as they prepare their holiday feast.

Cattle Feeders: Risk and margin management workshops this winter

PATTIE UPMEYER, BENTON COUNTY EXTENSION
November 22, 2010 1:18 pm

  The Iowa Beef Center (IBC) at Iowa State University (ISU) invites cattle feeders to one of a series of risk and margin management workshops this winter.

4th STREET DINER NEWS

STACIE GORKOW
November 22, 2010 12:56 pm

  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.

FSA Reminds Producers to Vote in County Committee Election

CALVIN RICKELS
November 19, 2010 6:14 pm

  Vinton, Iowa, November 19, 2010 – – Calvin Rickels, Executive Director of USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA) in Benton County reminds eligible voters that the county committee elections are in progress.

2009 Crop Assistance Program or CAP deadline

CALVIN RICKELS
November 19, 2010 11:58 am

  Vinton, Iowa, November 19, 2010 – The deadline for signing up for the 2009 Crop Assistance Program or CAP is December 9, 2010.  “If you produced soybeans in 2009 and suffered at least a 5 percent loss due to excessive moisture or a related condition, you may be eligible,” said Calvin Rickels, County Executive Director for the Benton County FSA Office.

Cameron's and Henkle Creek's Holiday Preview

VINTON TODAY
November 19, 2010 11:28 am

JOIN US....for our upcoming Holiday preview! Cameron Clothing                                Henkle Creek Mercantile 103 West 4th Street                              118 West 4th Street Vinton, Iowa 52349                                Vinton, Iowa 52349       319.

Jessy's Gems welcomes VU members to After Hours

VINTON TODAY
November 15, 2010 8:55 am

     Jessica Levy and her staff at Jessy's Gems welcomed VU Director Nathan Hesson and VU members to the store for after hours on Friday evening.