Vinton Monuments to Close but monument cleaning to continue

VINTON TODAY
June 27, 2024 9:42 pm

Due to declining health, I will be closing Vinton Monuments on July 18, 2024.  I will continue to serve my customers who have ordered, and the monument is not yet set.

4th St. Diner July Menu

4TH ST. DINER
June 24, 2024 12:07 pm

Double Up Food Bucks Benefits Snap Recipients at Local Fareway

FAREWAY STORES
June 23, 2024 1:44 pm

The Iowa Healthiest State Initiative’s Double Up Food Bucks program has expanded its partnership with Fareway by adding eleven stores in communities across Iowa as participating locations.

National Forage Week Is June 16 - 22

IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY EXTENSION
June 20, 2024 11:56 am

With the first hay crop harvested, summertime for forage growers is in full swing. In addition to being the primary feed source for ruminants, forages bring many values to farms and surrounding communities.

New Farm Management Specialists Ready to Help Iowa's Farmers

IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY EXTENSION
June 19, 2024 7:45 pm

Joseph Lensing and Eric Weuve will work with farmers in northeast and north central Iowa, respectivelyTwo new field specialists have joined the  farm business management team  with Iowa State University Extension and Outreach.

iVinton announces upcoming move

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
June 19, 2024 7:44 pm

iVinton announced that it has acquired the USBank drive-up location and community building. The Vinton utility has purchased the property and will be renovating it to fit their needs.

Bobby's Grocery & BBQ seeking donations and investors

VINTON TODAY
June 13, 2024 2:02 pm

A longstanding grocery store in Dysart is turning to customers and neighbors for help so they can keep their doors open and continue feeding their community.

Iowa Swine Day To Be Held July 25 in Ames

IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY EXTENSION
June 10, 2024 11:47 am

Learn the latest in pork industry trends and technology at this annual eventPork producers and others involved with swine production can learn the most current information on emerging critical industry topics at  Iowa Swine Day, July 25 at the Iowa State Center in Ames.

Iowa Drainage School to Teach about Farmland Drainage Systems in August

IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY EXTENSION
June 5, 2024 11:57 am

Three-day program offers resources to understand and design subsurface drainage systemsAgricultural drainage is an important management tool for crop production in many areas of Iowa.

Receive Instant Pest Alerts Directly to Your Cell Phone

IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY EXTENSION
June 3, 2024 7:29 pm

Stay atop of pest issues with this text-based serviceCrop farmers and others involved with crop production can receive instant updates on the latest insect pest issues in Iowa.