GenoSource hosts Iowa Secretary of Ag Mike Naig

IOWA SECRETARY OF AGRICULTURE
April 2, 2025 12:45 pm

 In celebration of Iowa Ag Week and as part of his annual visits to every county, Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig visited Benton County on Wednesday, March 26.

Clickstop recognized as one of Inc.'s Fastest-Growing Companies in the Midwest

CLICKSTOP
April 1, 2025 1:07 pm

Clickstop, an Iowa-based eCommerce powerhouse, has once again been recognized as one of the fastest-growing companies in the Midwest by Inc. Magazine. This marks the 16th time in the company’s 20-year history that it has received regional or national recognition for its sustained growth and success.

Notice of Bankruptcy for Benson Hill Holdings, Inc.

IA DEPT OF AGRICULTURE/LAND STEWARDSHIP
March 26, 2025 4:41 pm

 The Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship has been notified that Benson Hill Holdings, Inc., of St. Louis, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy effective March 20, 2025.

4th St. Diner April Menu

4TH ST. DINER
March 25, 2025 12:26 am

Lottery-Ticket Purchases at Checkout Makes Iowa Debut at Fareway Stores

FAREWAY STORES
March 12, 2025 3:44 pm

Powerball ® and Mega Millions ® tickets can now be purchased in checkout lanes at select Fareway ® Stores in Iowa, marking the state debut of this new convenience in lottery purchases.

Iowa Agricultural Delegation Explores Trade Opportunities in Central America

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
March 7, 2025 8:09 am

This past month, Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig and a 13-member delegation  returned from a trade mission to Costa Rica and Guatemala. The trade mission was coordinated by the Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA) and included representation from Iowa’s meat and grain commodity groups.

Nominate a Conservation Leader for the Iowa Farm Environmental Leader Award Ind

IOWA DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
March 6, 2025 11:52 am

Individuals and farm families will be recognized by Gov. Reynolds, Lt. Gov. Cournoyer, Secretary Naig and DirectorLyon at the 2025 Iowa State FairGov. Kim Reynolds, Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig and Department of Natural Resources Director Kayla Lyon invite Iowans to nominate individuals or families who are conservation leaders in their community for the 2025 Iowa Farm Environmental Leader Award.

Kirkwood's Safety Conference Set for March 27

KIRKWOOD COMMUNITY COLLEGE
March 6, 2025 11:48 am

Event will focus on creating and maintaining safe workplaces Kirkwood Community College will hold the annual Kirkwood Safety Conference on Thursday, March 27, at The Hotel at Kirkwood Center in Cedar Rapids.

4th St. Diner March Menu

4TH ST. DINER
February 23, 2025 11:04 pm

Residents are invited to "Gather at 109"

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
February 21, 2025 10:44 am

“This is the power of gathering: it inspires us, delightfully, to be more hopeful, more joyful, more thoughtful: in a word, more alive.”-Alice Waters In the heart of downtown Vinton, a new chapter unfolds at 109 West 4th Street.