Four-State Dairy Nutrition and Management Conference Set

BENTON COUNTY EXTENSION
May 13, 2014 10:36 am

The 2014 Four-State Dairy Nutrition and Management Conference will be held on June 11-12 at the Grand River Center in Dubuque, Iowa. The conference will present the latest research on issues concerning the dairy industry including feed efficiency, calves and transition cows.

ECI REC Awards 11 $1,000 Scholarships for 2014

EAST CENTRAL IOWA REC
May 9, 2014 1:11 pm

East-Central Iowa REC is proud to announce it has awarded 11 $1,000 scholarships to 11 deserving graduating seniors who plan to further their education as noted below following their names.

How Your Lifestyle Affects Your Life Insurance

RANDY STEIN,FARM BUREAU FINANCIALSERVICE
May 2, 2014 1:51 am

We all know that a healthy lifestyle lowers your risk for health concerns, but it may also lower your insurance premiums. The cost of an individual life insurance policy takes into consideration your age, height, weight, medical history and personal habits.

Kirkwood Community College Earns Welding Accreditation

KIRKWOOD COMMUNITY COLLEGE
April 29, 2014 12:39 pm

Kirkwood Community College is the first community college in Iowa to become an American Welding Society Accredited Test Facility for certifying welders.

Coots Materials again honored for safety record

VINTON TODAY
April 28, 2014 10:43 am

Those who work in the mining industry are less likely do die from a mining accident than being struck by lightning, and less likely to be hurt at work than the government officials whose job it is to make sure that surface mining jobs are safe, says Dave Coots.

4th STREET DINER NEWS

4TH ST. DINER
April 23, 2014 12:01 pm

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, Monday through Friday.

Article features creative van used by Vinton business

VINTON TODAY
April 22, 2014 12:00 pm

An article featuring the Monkeytown delivery truck and its creative design has been published by the Chrysler company, in its blog. See that story, with comments from owner Kurt Karr, HERE.

Dodge chooses Monkeytown van with Tharp graphics for ProMaster van ads

VINTON TODAY
April 22, 2014 11:56 am

Two creative Vinton businesses will be featured in Dodge ads in the Inc Magazine in the near future. Monkeytown recently purchased the new ProMaster cargo van, which is especially designed to help haul larger loads.

Be Prepared When Wicked Weather Strikes

RANDY STEIN,FARM BUREAU FINANCIALSERVICE
April 18, 2014 3:34 pm

An estimated 100,000 thunderstorms occur in the U.S. each year according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Association (NOAA), and around 10 percent of those reach severe levels.

Windsor Manor announces May Menu

LARRY KERSEVICH
April 18, 2014 11:02 am

Click to view May Menu. Senior Dining serves from 11:00-12:30 p.m. Please RSVP 24 hours in advance at 319-472-2060 Freewill donation is appreciated.