1st Responders Celebrated with Free Any Size McCafe, Soft Drink, Tea on Oct. 28

MCDONALD'S
October 17, 2024 9:00 pm

The Vinton McDonald's are among those in the Cedar Rapids area McDonald’s restaurants who will be honoring the men and women who serve the community as first responders on National First Responders Day.

Hawkeye Community College Hosts Cedar Valley Manufacturing Conference October 16

HAWKEYE COMMUNITY COLLEGE
October 9, 2024 11:49 am

Hawkeye Community College is excited to announce the 2024 Cedar Valley Manufacturing Conference on October 16, a free, must-attend event for manufacturing professionals, educators, and individuals interested in the future of Industry 4.

Secretary Naig Welcomes Applications for Choose Iowa Dairy Innovation Grants

IOWA DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
October 7, 2024 5:14 pm

Cost-share grants are aimed at increasing on-farm dairy processing and incorporating labor saving technologyIowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig today announced the availability of Choose Iowa Dairy Innovation Grants, and welcomed grant applications for projects that will increase on-farm dairy processing, reduce farm labor costs, and expand the availability of Iowa dairy products for consumers.

4th St. Diner Menu for October

4TH ST. DINER
September 24, 2024 11:48 am

Breakenridge Memorials Welcomed to Vinton

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
September 22, 2024 9:30 am

Breakenridge Memorials is a family business that started over 27 years ago.  9 years ago, Joe and Dawn took over the operations from Joe’s parents, Scott and Judy, who started the business.

Summer might be over, but the savings are here to stay at McDonald's

MCDONALD'S
September 16, 2024 5:29 pm

This June, we kicked off the Summer of Value, introducing you to the popular $5 Meal Deal and local deals to help your dollar go further. And it turns out, Cedar Rapids-area McDonald’s has more savings in store.

42° North Winery Annual Big Bash - Saturday, September 21 11 am - 6:00 pm

42° NORTH WINERY
September 16, 2024 3:51 pm

42° North Winery will be holding their Annual Big Bash on Saturday, September 21 from 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. at its location 2894 61st Street Lane, Vinton.

Secretary Naig Announces Availability of Crop Insurance Discount Program

IOWA SECRETARY OF AGRICULTURE
September 11, 2024 11:48 am

Farmers and landowners who plant fall cover crops can earn $5 per acre discount on spring crop insurance premiumsIowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig announced today that the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship will once again offer its Crop Insurance Discount Program for acres that are planted with cover crops.

Safety First: Considerations for Early Fall Manure Removal

IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY EXTENSION
September 10, 2024 7:41 pm

As fall approaches, many farmers are evaluating the timing of their manure application. Ideally, ammonium-rich manures are applied when temperatures are cooler (50 degrees Fahrenheit and cooling) to increase the probability that applied nitrogen will still be in the upper soil profile next year when crops are growing.

Naig Announces Availability of Online and In person pesticide applicator testing

IOWA SECRETARY OF AGRICULTURE
September 5, 2024 8:41 pm

Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship offers testing to help ensure the safe, accurate, and effective application of crop protection products Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig announced today that the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship is again offering in-person and online pesticide applicator testing options for commercial and private applicators this fall.