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How to avoid heat stress in cattle
With continuing weather forecasts of temperatures in the mid- to upper 90s and heat index topping 100 degrees in Iowa, Iowa State University Extension and Outreach beef veterinarian Grant Dewell reminds beef cattle producers that properly preparing for these weather conditions is vital to maintaining herd health.
Five steps to avoiding heat stress in your herd:
Plan ahead.
4th STREET DINER NEWS
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, Sunday thru Friday. Everyone is WELCOME! Suggested contribution for individuals 60 years old or older, and their accompanying spouse (regardless of age) is $3.25 for the meal.
ICBA honors Farmers Bank for 100th year
The Independent Community Bankers of America® (ICBA) congratulates Farmers Savings Bank & Trust in Vinton, IA for reaching an important milestone in serving its local community. This marks the community bank’s 100 years helping individual and small business customers with their financial needs.
“It’s community banks like Farmers Savings Bank & Trust which drive economic stability and prosperity on Main Street and make their communities a better place to work and live,” said Camden R. Greenhorn Grazing Program continues with Dyersville event July 21
VINTON, Iowa – Participants in the Greenhorn Grazing program last month learned about identifying plant species, watering systems and managed grazing techniques at the John Schupbach farm near Elgin, Iowa. The next session, offer by Iowa State University Extension and Outreach, will be Tuesday, July 21, at Country Junction Restaurant in Dyersville, Iowa.
Advance Grazing Skills Offered at Workshop for New Livestock Farmers
Experience grassroots strip grazing and common watering lanes used for beef cattle
Farmers can improve their grazing management through the Grassroots Grazing program, a new grazing systems education and networking program intended for young and beginning farmers and hosted by Iowa State University Extension and Outreach.
The second session of the eastern Iowa grazing program will be held Wednesday, July 8, starting at 6 p.
Farmers Savings Bank century celebration continues
Asher Lehman went to the bank with his grandma on Friday, and came home with a cupcake and a $5 bill.
He was one of many people who helped Farmers Savings Bank-Vinton celebrate its 100th anniversary. A line of people waiting for Scratch cupcakes formed at around 10 a.m. in the parking lot. Inside, many people tried their luck at the mini-golf game. Cooling Dancers win many awards at Starz Finals
Wisconsin Dells, WI: The Cooling Dancers of the Vinton area competed June 18-20 at the Midwest Starz Grand National Finals. The event was held at the Kalahari Resort Convention Center in the Wisconsin Dells. 47 studios from numerous states were in attendance competing in several age groups and styles of dance. Go for the Green: FSB offers chance to win cash during 100th celebration
Along with cookies all week, cupcakes on Friday, and the Thursday community appreciation dinner, Farmers Savings Bank-Vinton is celebrating the banks 100th anniversary with a mini-golf game that allows customers a chance to win some cash. Any player whose putts lands on a replica bill with an employee's face on it wins that amount in real money. 4th Street Diner July menu
Click HERE for the 4th Street Diner Menu for July.
Evening Meals -Serving Time: 5:30-6:30 pm
Site will close at 8:30 pm
Tuesday, July 7th
Meat Loaf, Mashed Potatoes/Gravy, Peas, Pears, Bread Pudding w/Raisins, WW Bread, Margarine and Milk.
Activity: Pinochle/5 Crown/Spades
Tuesday, July 21st
Pork Tenderloin in Gravy, Parslied Potatoes, Green Beans, Peaches, Cake, WW Bread, Margarine and Milk.
Farmers Savings Bank & Trust to mark 100th year
Farmers Savings Bank & Trust of Vinton is celebrating its first century, along with its traditional Thursday community meal this week.
FSB President Darlys Hulme said that in both Vinton and Traer, the banks have solid buildings and great staffs. She said no major changes are in the works at either location in the near future.
Farmers Savings Bank & Trust has long been involved in both communities, says Hulme, adding that residents of both communities are familiar with the institutions and staff members.