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Cover crops, no-till/strip-till or nitrification inhibitor eligible for assistance DES MOINES – Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Bill Northey announced today that funds are available to help farmers install nutrient reduction practices.  Practices eligible for this funding are cover crops, no-till or strip till, or using a nitrification inhibitor when applying fertilizer.

Board Director Don Shonka, East-Central Iowa Rural Electric Cooperative, along with nearly 40 other representatives from Iowa’s rural electric cooperatives have returned from Washington, D.C., after discussing energy, environmental and economic development issues with Iowa’s members of Congress and their staff earlier this week. The purpose of the trip, an annual gathering of electric cooperatives from across the country, is to ensure Iowa’s elected officials are fully aware of the thoughts and concerns of their constituents who are served by electric cooperatives in Iowa.

East-Central Iowa Rural Electric Cooperative is proud to announce it has awarded $1,000 scholarships to 10 graduating seniors who plan to further their education as noted below following their names. Congratulations to these deserving students!   BENTON COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL   Cameron Haerther, son of Pamela and William Haerther – Iowa State University   Cameron plans to major in mechanical engineering and minor in business.

Designation announced by Iowa Governor Terry Branstad this week Kirkwood Community College was named a Home Base Iowa Certified Higher Academic Military Partner (CHAMP) earlier this week. Iowa Governor Terry Branstad announced that Kirkwood, along with five other communities and colleges, had met the requirements to become partners in the program.

Click to View Evening Meals -Serving Time: 5:30-6:30 pm Site will close at 8:30 pm  Tuesday, May 5th Meat Loaf, Mashed Potatoes/Gravy, Peas, Pears, Bread Pudding w/Raisins, WW Bread, Margarine and Milk. Activity: Pinochle/5 Crown/Spades Tuesday, May 19th Scallops Alfredo, Noodles, Carrots, Mixed Fruit, Lemon Dessert, WW Bread, Margarine and Milk.

Gunner Tranel, Kylie Hansen, Bill Sloop and Natalie Ketchen have completed the advanced kettlebell instructor certification course at Pro-Fit Gym in Coralville. See more information HERE. 

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. Individuals who are not yet 60 are WELCOME but need to pay $4.25 directly to the site manager for their meal. If you are just coming for the activity, the suggested contribution is $1.

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.

Many people don’t realize the Midwest is emerging as one of the hottest new frontiers of wine.  A new feature length documentary film will explore the challenges, opportunities and struggles of building a new wine region in the heartland and producers are excited to launch a major fundraising campaign today, lasting through April and May.

Urbana-based Clickstop has recently expanded its workforce with new employees joining the company’s flagship brand, US Cargo Control in the areas of sales, manufacturing, warehouse, and operations. Shaun Bonner and Eric Japanga have joined the Sales Team, speaking with customers calling for information about products and placing orders.