Business

Walton accepted to West Bend-Polestar program; to become Wilson-Hite agent

Tressa Walton, has begun training to be an agent at Wilson-Hite insurance. It is with great excitement that Wilson-Hite Insurance announces that Tressa Walton has been accepted into the West Bend-Polestar Program.  She is one of 25 in the Midwest accepted into this ...

IMCA honors Kathy Root for many achievements

The automotive racing world recognized one of its most accomplished members. Kathy Root, retired owner and president of IMCA and now chair of the sanctioning body’s executive committee r...

Eastern Iowa Hay Producers Association Annual Meeting & Conference

Area hay and forage producers are invited to attend the 33rd Annual Eastern Iowa Hay Producers Association (EIHPA) Annual Meeting and Conference on Friday, March 11, 2016 at Buzzy’s in Welto...

WANTED: Businesses to take part in the Vinton Community Job Fair

Tuesday, March 22 from 4-7pm at the Vinton Skate & Activity Center This event offers an excellent opportunity for businesses to enhance their reputation among the Vinton-area residents. Thi...

Stein, earns the Qualifying and Life Member of the Million Dollar Round Table

As part of his ongoing commitment to providing valued service to Farm Bureau Financial Services customers, Farm Bureau agent Randy Stein, CLU, ChFC, LUTCF has recently been recognized as a Qualify...

Shopko countdown begins; signs appear at site

Countdown: A sign in the window indicates that Shopko will open within one month in Vinton. The Shopko Countdown is officialy under way; a sign in the building that once housed the Vinton Alco store announed today that the store with a new name and Shopko's green color theme will ope...

Council to vote on Shopko 'Class C' liquor license; employment ads continue

The Vinton City Council will vote tonight on approving a Class C liquor license with Sunday sales for Shopko, as the opening of the store in the former Alco building nears. There is still no o...

Dream Big, Grow Here: Vote for Benton County\'s Cricket Farmer

A Benton Co, business, the Iowa Cricket Farm is among nominees for a 'Dream Big' grant. When starting or growing your business, one thing is for sure: capital is a necessity to make your dreams come true.  The Dream Big, Grow Here program is sponsored by the University of Norther...

Laborshed Analysis: BDG launches new tool for businesses and job seekers

Benton Development Group is constantly looking for new ways to serve as a resource to our local businesses and communities.  With the recent release of the Benton County Laborshed Analysis and...

John\'s Qwik Stop to include food franchise when it reopens in new building

An architect's drawing shows what the new John's Qwik Stop front will look like. Work continues on the new John's Qwik Stop building and John Ketchen is finalizing negotiations with a couple of franchises that will operate a small food service operation in the new gas stati...