IA AG PRODUCERS WHO SUFFERED LOSSES DUE TO THE PANDEMIC CAN APPLY FOR ASSISTANCE

AUDITOR OF STATE
May 25, 2023 2:56 pm

STATE AUDITOR ROB SAND URGES IOWA AG PRODUCERS WHO SUFFERED LOSSES DUE TO THE PANDEMIC TO APPLY FOR NEW FEDERAL ASSISTANCE State Auditor Rob Sand today urged Iowa agricultural producers who experienced revenue decreases in 2020 as a result of the pandemic to apply for the Pandemic Assistance Revenue Program (PARP).

4th St. Diner June Menu

4TH ST. DINER
May 24, 2023 11:48 am

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.

Farmers and Landowners invited to Utilize Water Quality Cost Share Funding

IOWA SECRETARY OF AGRICULTURE
May 23, 2023 7:27 pm

Addition of proven conservation practices on the land will accelerate water quality improvement in our communitiesIowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig announced today that farmers and landowners may now sign up for water quality and soil conservation cost share funding as part of the state’s Water Quality Initiative (WQI).

Carquest moves next door, AutoZone announces plan to arrive in Vinton

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
May 18, 2023 11:42 am

For those who have been asking and asking, and asking...CarquestCarquest has moved. The arrows painted on the windows direct their customers next door to 1102 4th St.

Menu Changes for 4th St. Diner

4TH ST. DINER
May 14, 2023 6:37 pm

Thanks to some generous rhubarb donations we will serving: 5/16 Rhubarb Cake5/23 Rhubarb Crisp5/31 Rhubarb Angel Dessert We appreciate the donat

Clickstop Among Highest-Scoring on Inc. Magazine's List of Best Workplaces

CLICKSTOP
May 9, 2023 1:03 pm

Clickstop named a best workplace in the nation, and in special categories Medium-Large Employers and the Midwest Region For the second time, Clickstop has been named to Inc.

Got Raw Milk?

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
May 7, 2023 12:10 am

After more than a decade, the lawmakers in Des Moines sent a bill that will legalize the sale of unpasteurized milk to the Governor's desk. Senate File 315 will require raw milk producers to maintain antibiotic and bacteria records of the cows that are used for milk production.

Lawmakers approve bill loosening restrictions on home-based food businesses

IOWA CAPITAL DISPATCH
May 5, 2023 11:28 pm

BY: ROBIN OPSAHL The Senate sent legislation to the governor Wednesday that would loosen regulations on Iowans selling food made at home and in temporary establishments such as farmer’s market stands.

4th St. Diner seeking Rhubarb

4TH ST. DINER
May 5, 2023 11:28 pm

Hello! I hope you are enjoying the weather.If you or someone you know, has any rhubarb that you would like to donate to the 4th St. Diner this spring, for some site favorite recipes we would be happy to receive it.

Iowa Grain Indemnity Fund Board Votes to Reinstate Assessment Beginning July 1st

IOWA DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
May 4, 2023 10:25 pm

 The Fund provides indemnity coverage for Iowa farmers impacted by grain dealer and grain warehouse failures  The board that oversees the Iowa Grain Depositors and Sellers Indemnity Fund (Grain Indemnity Fund) voted today, as required by Iowa law, to reinstate fees on grain sold to or deposited at Iowa-licensed grain dealers and warehouses.