Secretary Naig Announces Increased Cover Crop Cost-Share Incentives

IOWA SECRETARY OF AGRICULTURE
May 7, 2024 11:39 am

Popular statewide cost-share program, now open for enrollment, helps build Iowa’s water quality momentum Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig announced today that the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship is offering increased cost-share incentives for cover crop planting through the state’s Water Quality Initiative (WQI).

4th St. Diner May Menu

VINTON TODAY
April 27, 2024 3:04 pm

4th St. Diner April Menu

4TH ST. DINER
March 28, 2024 11:53 am

Mitch's Auto Body is now open for business!

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
March 28, 2024 11:23 am

A new body shop has arrived in Vinton! Mitch's Auto Body, "Where quality matters" is now ready for business! The shop's owner said that they work on all makes and models of cars.

H2 Pizza Welcomed by Vinton Unlimited

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
March 15, 2024 5:48 pm

Members of Vinton Unlimited welcomed H2 Pizza with a ribbon cutting on Friday, March 15. Several members were on hand to welcome the new business with many not pictured in the background.

Family Dollar/Dollar Tree Opens Tomorrow

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
March 13, 2024 3:57 pm

UPDATED: As of noon on Thursday, the store is still not open for business.It might look like the store is open today (Wednesday) but it's not. According to a note on the front door, Family Dollar, and Dollar Tree will be opening their doors tomorrow for business.

USDA-supported Program Connects 59 Veterans to Careers in Iowa Agriculture

IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY EXTENSION
March 12, 2024 12:47 pm

Veterans continue to learn more about agricultural careers in IowaA three-year project that sought to connect veterans with agricultural careers and food systems recently wrapped up its initiative, connecting 59 veterans to agricultural careers and reaching more than 1,300 veterans with educational programming.

4th St. Diner Menu for March

4TH ST. DINER
February 24, 2024 5:20 pm

Small Farm & Beginning Farmer Webinars Offer Guidance & Insight to Entrepreneurs

IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY EXTENSION
February 20, 2024 11:53 am

Learn about small-farm topics related to crops, livestock and business managementAre you ready to cultivate your dreams and turn that small plot of land into a thriving and sustainable farm?Join Iowa State University Extension and Outreach for the Small Farm & Beginning Farmer series, designed exclusively for beginning farmers and small acreage owners.

Iowa Pork Producers Provide Generous Support to Local Food Pantries

IOWA PORK PRODUCERS ASSOCIATION
February 14, 2024 2:24 pm

The Iowa Pork Producers Association (IPPA) maintains its commitment to fighting food insecurity by supporting local food pantries across the state with the Pork in the Pantry program.