Secretary Naig Encourages Iowans to Apply for 2022 Specialty Crop Block Grant

STATE OF IOWA
January 21, 2022 12:48 pm

Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig announced today that the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship is now accepting applications for the 2022 Specialty Crop Block Grant Program.

TOYS FOR TOTS CAMPAIGN PROVIDED FOR MORE THAN 19,000 CHILDREN

VINTON TODAY
January 21, 2022 12:47 pm

 Fareway recently presented a check for nearly $355,000 to the U.S. Marine Corps for their Toys for Tots campaign, which provides toys to children during the holiday season.

Deadline to apply for Discount on Spring Crop Insurance Extended

STATE OF IOWA
January 13, 2022 12:46 pm

Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig has extended the deadline for farmers who planted fall cover crops to sign up for a $5 per acre discount on their 2022 crop insurance premiums.

Casey's recognized with 2022 Renewable Fuels Marketing Award

STATE OF IOWA
January 11, 2022 4:27 pm

 Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig today announced that the winners of the 2022 Renewable Fuels Marketing Awards are DANLEE Corp and Casey’s General Stores.

Farm to Table Task Force Makes Recommendations to Iowa Legislature

VINTON TODAY
December 29, 2021 12:55 pm

By Courtney LongA diverse group of local food experts from across the state submitted a set of recommendations to the Iowa Legislature that are intended to improve the farm to table supply chain.

Urbana Meals on Wheels available though 4th St. Diner

4TH ST. DINER
December 28, 2021 2:36 pm

Meals on Wheels are being delivered in Urbana on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. If you would like to sign up to receive a meal call Linda Lough at 319-472-4761.

4th St. Diner January Menu

4TH ST. DINER
December 24, 2021 9:55 pm

The 4th St. Diner will be closed Thursday, Friday, and Saturday for the Christmas holiday.   We reopen on Sunday, December 26th.   Our team wishes y

Benton County Brewing Company Opens its doors in Belle Plaine

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
December 21, 2021 2:07 pm

"It's our objective to make the finest handcrafted brews to put Belle Plaine AND Benton County on the Craft Beer Map," said Marty Wittrock. Opening its doors officially this past weekend on Saturday, December 18th, the Benton County Brewing Company, sold out of its canned craft beers in 2 hours - TWICE.

Pourville temporarily closing to relocate

VINTON TODAY
December 20, 2021 12:48 pm

Pourville will be closing on January 1 to relocate to a different location as the building has been sold. Dandeena Schadle, owner of Pourville said that there are plans to find a new location and reopen as soon as someting suitable can be found.

Area businesses continue Annual Toy Drive for Christmas

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
December 13, 2021 12:55 pm

Arnold Motor Supply continued its tradition of collecting toys and donations to support the annual Angel Tree program which assists families Christmas.