Randy R. Stein CLU, ChFC, LUTCF has achieved the 2014 Farm Bureau Elite Producer Award for his life insurance production. It is the highest honor given to Farm Bureau agents.

With bull sale season upon us, Iowa State University (ISU) beef extension staff will be prepping producers for the gamut of information headed their way in A.

A course for Iowans to obtain their Permit to Carry Weapons has been scheduled in the area.  The four hour course covers  handgun safety, gun handling, carry options, situational awareness, interaction with law enforcement, use of force, and state and federal laws.

Iowa State University Extension and Outreach and the University of Nebraska are teaming up to offer a Feedlot Roundtable session at five Iowa locations on Thursday, Feb.

The Iowa Beef Center is releasing a newly revised version of their Feedlot Monitoring Software in February 2014.  The ISU Feedlot and Cost Monitoring Software was initially created in 1982 and has been used by cattle feeders to track costs, profits and performance since.

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.

The Iowa Farm Bureau Federation (IFBF) will be offering 54 - $1,000 scholarships and the Benton County Farm Bureau Federation will be offering 4 - $500 scholarships to high school seniors who plan to attend an accredited college for a two or four year degree.

On Wednesday evening January 15th the Benton County Development Group Corporation (BDG) had its annual reorganization meeting in the Van Horne Community Center.

It's never too early to make plans for that special Valentine! This year Betterton Family Chiropractic has put together a special package deal for the first 12 couples who call and reserve a spot! Yes, it is a limited offer! For $100, you will get a Couple's Massage, a gift bag which includes a box of chocolates and 2 - $15 coupons which are redeemable on your next massage! Remember, there are only 12 appointments available! This offer is good February 14th, 15th and 16th! Call 319-472-5151 to reserve your appointment today! Prepayment is required.

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.