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News from Iowa Beef Center at Iowa State University

The 2017 EIHPA conference will focus on two unique methods of incorporating forage crops into grain crops. All are welcome to attend the March 10 meeting at Buzzy's in Welton beginning at 10.

Planning for Boomfest is already under way; vendors can sign up now

By Melissa Schwan, Vinton Unlimited Dreary skies and cold temps got you down? Start thinking about warm weather, sunshine and Vinton's Boom-Fest celebration! Applications are now available for the 8th Annual Boom-Fest celebration held in conjunction with the 11th Annual Boomtown fireworks show.

Family Inc. moves to a new location

Family Inc. which offers outpatient therapy, has moved to it's new location at 1307 W. 13th St. Vinton. Elise Healzer MA, LMFT will be continuing all services and the providers will continue to remain the same in the new location.

Viking Sewing Center plans tailgate party, Jan. 29

The Vikings Sewing Centerwill hold our Biggest Sale of the year on from noon to 4 p.m. onSunday afternoon, Jan. 29. Everything in the store will be sale priced.

Telecom study to begin soon; city, VMEU to share cost

Over the next year, fiber optic experts from Farr Technologies will be leading a local feasibility study, determining how much it would cost to build fiber optic lines for the purpose of providing telephone, high-speed internet and cable TV options to each Vinton resident.

Plan for Next Spring"™s Windbreak Planting Now

ByMelody A.C. Bro It's January, and blustery winds blowing. Some days it's difficult to imagine that spring's not far away. No, it's not too early to begin planning a new windbreak or an addition to an existing one.
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1,000 Roll Challenge benefits Vinton Food Pantry

Monkeytown delivery specialist Steve Wood dropped off 500 of the more than seven hundred rolls of toilet paper collected during the Monkeytown 1,000 Roll Challenge.