PROPERTY INSURANCE GETS INTERESTING IN IOWA

WILSON-HITE INSURANCE INC.
August 17, 2023 11:52 am

We are entering an unprecedented time in the insurance world unlike any we have seen before.  “Large reinsurance firms are pulling out of Iowa after a string of natural disasters, jeopardizing coverage for the state’s small-town farmers and residents,” Des Moines Register July 31.

East-Central Iowa REC Meets with Grassley Legislative Correspondent

ECI REC
August 15, 2023 9:15 pm

On Friday, August 11, East-Central Iowa Rural Electric Cooperative (ECI REC) had two special guests visit the office, Eli Harberts, a Legislative Correspondent in D.

Farm Succession and Estate Planning Workshop Sponsored by ISU Extension

IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY EXTENSION
August 4, 2023 6:00 am

Learn about the decisions involved with estate and farm succession planningIowa State University Extension and Outreach is offering a two-part Farm Succession and Estate Planning Workshop to help farm families begin important conversations and start putting transition plans on paper.

Fareway Round Up For Variety Raises More Than $171,000 For Children In Need

FAREWAY STORES
August 4, 2023 5:51 am

Fareway Stores, Inc. partnered with Variety - the Children’s Charity to conduct the seventh annual Round Up at the register in July at all 138 store locations, raising a total of $171,450.

How Prop 12 in California affects Pig Farmers

IOWA PORK PRODUCERS ASSOCIATION
August 2, 2023 4:25 pm

By Trish Cook guest editorial Iowa pig farmers care about their animals. We raise them from birth, feed them, nurture them, take care of their medical needs, and provide climate-controlled housing to ensure pigs are comfortable during the hot Iowa summers and frigid Iowa winters.

Opal & Hazel's August Newsletter

OPAL & HAZEL'S WOOD FIRED PIZZA
August 2, 2023 2:06 pm

July was a BIG one for us and our amazing team.August allows us to breathe a little 😀This month includes a Family Movie Night in Vinton, Two Weddings, Two Farmers Markets, Millstream Brewing Co, Atkins Watermelon Days and a trip back to wonderful Robins as well.

The Bridal Garden Welcomes Customers

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
July 31, 2023 12:06 pm

In October, the dreams of owner Emily Henkle, began to take shape. After endless hours of hard work, the business changed from a drab building into a gorgeous bridal shop.

4th St. Diner August Menu

4TH ST. DINER
July 27, 2023 12:44 pm

4th Street Diner HACAP North Benton Center 202 East Fourth Street Vinton, IA 52349 319-472-4761 Everyone is WELCOME! On-Site, Carryout and Home Delivered meals are available! RESERVATIONS ARE REQUIRED We have a limited number of seats available each day.

Gorkow Joins Bankers Compliance Committee

CEDAR VALLEY BANK & TRUST
July 24, 2023 11:11 am

Emily Gorkow, Loan Officer for Cedar Valley Bank & Trust, Vinton, Iowa, has been named to the Iowa Bankers Association's (IBA) Compliance Committee. Gorkow’s responsibilities as a committee member will include providing comments and feedback on state and federal regulatory initiatives, and recommending programs and products that enable banks to better manage their compliance needs.

HACAP in need of volunteers

4TH ST. DINER
July 22, 2023 1:35 pm

HACAP Rural Senior Services is in great need of home delivered meal volunteers who can help get food to those who are not able to get outside of their homes.