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Opal & Hazel's Wood Fired Pizza June Newsletter
It will be a busy month ahead! Check out where you can find your favorite wood fired pizza on our schedule below!
IA AG PRODUCERS WHO SUFFERED LOSSES DUE TO THE PANDEMIC CAN APPLY FOR ASSISTANCE
STATE AUDITOR ROB SAND URGES IOWA AG PRODUCERS WHO
SUFFERED LOSSES DUE TO THE PANDEMIC TO APPLY FOR NEW
FEDERAL ASSISTANCE
State Auditor Rob Sand today urged Iowa agricultural
producers who experienced revenue decreases in 2020 as a result of the
pandemic to apply for the Pandemic Assistance Revenue Program (PARP).
“PARP addresses gaps in pandemic assistance for farmers by taking into
account their overall loss of revenue during the first year of the pandemic,” said
Sand.
4th St. Diner June Menu
4th Street Diner
HACAP North Benton Center
202 East Fourth Street
Vinton, IA 52349
319-472-4761
Everyone is WELCOME! On-Site, Carryout and Home Delivered meals are available!
RESERVATIONS ARE REQUIRED
We have a limited number of seats available each day. To ensure you have a seat and a meal,
please call for reservations before 10:00 am the day you wish to eat with us.
Farmers and Landowners invited to Utilize Water Quality Cost Share Funding
Addition of proven conservation practices on the land will accelerate water quality improvement in our communitiesIowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig announced today that farmers and landowners may now sign up for water quality and soil conservation cost share funding as part of the state’s Water Quality Initiative (WQI). These funds assist farmers with adopting proven practices, including planting cover crops, transitioning acres to no-till/strip-till or applying a nitrogen inhibitor.
Carquest moves next door, AutoZone announces plan to arrive in Vinton
For those who have been asking and asking, and asking...CarquestCarquest has moved. The arrows painted on the windows direct their customers next door to 1102 4th St. Look for them there!AutoZoneAutoZone has posted a sign on the front of the old Dollar General building announcing that they are coming to Vinton. There is QR code on the sign that can be used if you need a job and would like to apply to work for the company. Menu Changes for 4th St. Diner
Thanks to some generous rhubarb donations we will serving: 5/16 Rhubarb Cake5/23 Rhubarb Crisp5/31 Rhubarb Angel Dessert We appreciate the donations!
Clickstop Among Highest-Scoring on Inc. Magazine’s List of Best Workplaces
Clickstop named a best workplace in the nation, and in special categories Medium-Large Employers and the Midwest Region For the second time, Clickstop has been named to Inc. magazine’s annual Best Workplaces list. Featured in the May/June 2023 issue, which hits newsstands on May 16, 2023, and prominently featured on Inc.com, the list is the result of a comprehensive measurement of American companies that have excelled in creating exceptional workplaces and company culture, whether operating in a physical or a virtual facility.
Got Raw Milk?
After more than a decade, the lawmakers in Des Moines sent a bill that will legalize the sale of unpasteurized milk to the Governor's desk. Senate File 315 will require raw milk producers to maintain antibiotic and bacteria records of the cows that are used for milk production. The bill can be seen below.SF315.pdf (iowa.gov)
Lawmakers approve bill loosening restrictions on home-based food businesses
BY: ROBIN OPSAHL The Senate sent legislation to the governor Wednesday that would loosen regulations on Iowans selling food made at home and in temporary establishments such as farmer’s market stands.House File 661 passed Wednesday on a 33-15 vote. The bill’s floor manager, Sen. Jesse Green, R-Boone, said the legislation is “pro-small business,” helping home food and processing establishments, food processing plants and temporary food establishments, and farmers’ market vendors.
4th St. Diner seeking Rhubarb
Hello! I hope you are enjoying the weather.If you or someone you know, has any rhubarb that you would like to donate to the 4th St. Diner this spring, for some site favorite recipes we would be happy to receive it. If you can lend us a hand, let me know! Thanks!Contact Linda at (319) 472-4761