How to avoid heat stress in cattle

BENTON COUNTY EXTENSION
July 15, 2015 10:37 am

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.

4th STREET DINER NEWS

4TH ST. DINER
July 3, 2015 11:57 am

  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.

ICBA honors Farmers Bank for 100th year

VINTON TODAY
July 1, 2015 10:13 pm

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.

Greenhorn Grazing Program continues with Dyersville event July 21

BENTON COUNTY EXTENSION
June 30, 2015 9:15 am

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.

Advance Grazing Skills Offered at Workshop for New Livestock Farmers

BENTON COUNTY EXTENSION
June 26, 2015 6:10 pm

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.

Farmers Savings Bank century celebration continues

VINTON TODAY
June 26, 2015 12:49 pm

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.

Cooling Dancers win many awards at Starz Finals

JOAN COOLING NOELLER
June 25, 2015 6:32 pm

  Wisconsin Dells, WI:  The Cooling Dancers of the Vinton area competed June 18-20 at the Midwest Starz Grand National Finals.

Go for the Green: FSB offers chance to win cash during 100th celebration

VINTON TODAY
June 25, 2015 1:14 pm

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.

4th Street Diner July menu

4TH ST. DINER
June 25, 2015 1:06 pm

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.

Farmers Savings Bank & Trust to mark 100th year

VINTON TODAY
June 22, 2015 11:12 pm

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.