Benton County Dairy Wins Conservation Award

BENTON SWCD
February 14, 2020 3:38 pm

The Benton County Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) has named the Schulte Dairy of Norway Price Creek Watershed Cooperator of the Year. The award recognizes farmers in the Price Creek Watershed who have implemented conservation practices that help protect water quality.

TIPS FROM TRESSA: Car Facts You Should Know

TRESSA WALTON, WILSON-HITE INSURANCE
February 11, 2020 4:57 am

In the Market for a New or Different Car? Before you switch vehicles, here is what you should know….The common rules are below but there are certain companies that vary from this.

Local Storey Kenworthy office presents check to Pink Heals

VINTON TODAY
February 5, 2020 6:39 pm

As a way of giving back to our local communities, Storey Kenworthy team members across the state are encouraged to nominate qualified non-profits and five organizations are selected on an annual basis as a featured non-profit.

Iowa Dept. of Ag and Land Stewardship Submits Comments on Hemp to USDA

VINTON TODAY
January 30, 2020 9:04 pm

Department urges USDA to revise harvest timelines and negligent violation caps Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig announced that the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship has submitted comments to the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service on the Establishment of a Domestic Hemp Production Program interim final rule (IFR).

Business Improvement Grant (BIG) program announced

VINTON UNLIMITED
January 30, 2020 2:19 am

In partnership with the City of Vinton, Vinton Unlimited is excited to introduce the  Business Improvement Grant (BIG) program. The BIG Program is made possible by funds received through the Hotel Occupancy Tax program within the City of Vinton.

February 4th St. Diner Menu

4TH ST. DINER
January 30, 2020 1:34 am

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Hy-Vee officially Announces plans to open in former Shopko Building

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
January 28, 2020 4:17 pm

Hy-Vee Inc. announced Monday that it has acquired six former Shopko locations in Iowa and will open stores under the Dollar Fresh brand sometime in late summer.

Two Advanced Calving Clinics Planned for Eastern Iowa

BENTON COUNTY EXTENSION
January 8, 2020 5:58 am

Dairy and beef producers are invited to attend one of two advanced calving clinics in mid-February in Edgewood and Dysart. Iowa State University Extension beef specialist Denise Schwab said anyone who attends will learn something new at the clinic regardless of experience with calving out cows.

New service in Vinton offers delivery to your door

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
January 3, 2020 11:51 pm

Yarbrough Delivery Services has been making the rounds in Vinton since July. Nigel Yarbrough saw a need and stepped in to fill it in the Vinton area.

Conservation Reserve Program (CRP)Informational Workshops Being Held

VINTON TODAY
January 3, 2020 4:33 pm

The Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), Farm Service Agency (FSA), and Pheasants Forever are hosting workshops for landowners and producers who would like to learn more about options available under the recently reopened Conservation Reserve Program (CRP).