Fund-raiser for Marter family set for Saturday at Rosters

VINTON TODAY
August 13, 2014 10:51 am

Dustin and Marv roster are hosting a CAR WASH/ BAKE SALE this Saturday, August 16 from 11 am to 2 pm at Rosters shop at 410 H Avenue in Vinton.

Pasture walk set for Aug. 26, at Rebecca Dostal farm

RHONDA SAUNDERS, BENTON CO. SWCD
August 11, 2014 10:42 am

Tama County Women, Land, and Legacy will soon hold its twenty-third event, The Bohemie Alps: Pasture Walk Around Paddocks & Ponds. It will be held on Tuesday, August 26 at the Rebecca Dostal farm, 2422 Q Avenue in rural Clutier.

Harvest Christian Fellowship to host revival services

LANETTE PARKER
August 9, 2014 4:09 am

Evangelist Dea Warford from Santa Fe Springs, CA has trained church groups in personal evangelism methods, served as guest Bible College le

Mt. Auburn Cemetery---New site for Wreaths Across America

RUTH ANN COOTS INTLEKOFER
August 9, 2014 4:07 am

The Mt. Auburn Cemetery has been accepted into the Wreaths Across America Organization's program to honor fallen Veterans. Wreaths Across America started in 1992 when a wreath company in the state of Maine had a surplus of handmade wreaths for the Christmas season.

UAVs in crop scouting among topics for Field day, Sept. 3

BENTON COUNTY EXTENSION
August 8, 2014 11:21 am

NASHUA – The ISU Northeast Research and Demonstration Farm has specialists covering topics from the emerging technology of using UAV’s in crop production, to crop diseases, nutrient management, and grain marketing going into the 2014 harvest.

Iowa Grazing Workshops with Jim Gerrish set for August

BENTON COUNTY EXTENSION
August 8, 2014 11:06 am

CHARITON, Iowa -- A series of five workshops featuring grazing consultant Jim Gerrish will be held in different locations across Iowa August 18-22.

Mock Food Safety Audit Workshop set for Aug. 26

BENTON COUNTY EXTENSION
August 8, 2014 11:06 am

Specialty crop growers interested in food safety certification and risk management for their farms should plan to attend a Mock GAP Audit Workshop Aug.

Noe Aviation to host fly-in/drive-in cook-out, Aug. 12

VINTON TODAY
August 6, 2014 5:37 pm

Noe Aviation is inviting everyone to a fly-in/drive-in cookout next Tueday, Aug. 12, at the Vinton airport. Cost for the meal is $5. Rides will be available.

VPRD golf tourney set for Sept. 20

VINTON PARKS & RECREATION
August 5, 2014 7:16 pm

The Vinton Parks & Recreation Department 2-Person Best Shot Golf Tournament will take place Saturday, September 20th, 2014. Click HERE for a printable registration form.

Harvest Christian Youth to hold car wash fundraiser for community

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
August 5, 2014 9:28 am

Harvest Christian Youth Group will hold a car wash this Saturday at Farmer's Bank, to raise money for our community.