Business
Dollar Jubilee in its Final Days
Craig Flickinger, owner of Dollar Jubillee in downtown Vinton, said that the store is in its final days. "Most likely, Christmas Eve will be our last day," Flickinger said. "If sales are consistent, I can stay open a little longer." Regardless, everything will be wrapped up by the end of the month. It will be up to the town to determine t
Sign up For iVinton Services enter to win the Come Home for the Holidays Sweeps
Sign-up for iVinton Services and be automatically entered in the “Come Home for the Holidays” Sweepstakes with a chance to win $250 in Vinton Value dollars just in time for the Winter holidays.It's the most wonderful time of the year! You just can’t wait for your first bite of Grandma’s warm sugar cookies as they are pulled fresh from the oven.
Cow Calf Conference to be held January 25
The premier educational event for Iowa cow-calf producers will offer a comprehensive package of information to attendees next month. The 49th Annual Cornbelt Cow-Calf Conference has been set for Saturday, Jan. 25 at the Bridge View Center in Ottumwa. Patrick Wall, Iowa State University Extension and Outreach beef specialist, said this year’s conference will address new, timely and even controversial topics relevant to Iowa’s beef industry.
Iowa Beef Quality Assurance and BQA Transportation Sessions Scheduled for NE IA
Beef producers in eastern Iowa are encouraged to become Beef Quality Assurance certified, not just because it is the right thing to do, but because it also adds value to the calf crop. A recent study by Colorado State University showed that feeder calves brought $16.80 per head more if they came from BQA certified farms.Chase DeCoite, director of Beef Quality Assurance said, “Study results clearly show that participation in BQA and BQA certification can provide real value to beef producers.
News from Iowa Beef Center at Iowa State University
Beef cow-calf producers recognize the importance of staying informed on all aspects of their operation, and a new four-part webinar series from Iowa Beef Center will help them do just that. Iowa State University extension program specialist Beth Reynolds said the series is intended to provide timely topics for beef cow management and the opportunity to access the information when it's convenient for them, even if that means they cannot attend a meeting in person. Driftless Region Beef Conference to Feature Place & Alexander
The upcoming Driftless Region Beef Conference will showcase two nationally-known keynote speakers. Sara Place, currently Director of Sustainability for Elanco, and formerly Senior Director for Sustainable Beef Production Research at the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association, will discuss how cattle can help protect our environment and be sustainable.
4th St. Diner to notify of the site closing via text message
*Urgent*Urgent*Urgent*
The 4th St. Diner was notified by KCRG this fall that they will only be
putting School Closings on the television crawl. All
other closings will be put on their website which is not
helpful for you to know if we are closed on any given
day due to the weather or some other emergency. We
will no longer be sharing our closing information with
KCRG.
Cedar River Ink now open in their New Location
Cedar River Ink will be holding a Grand Re-Opening on Thursday, December 5th from 3-6:00 p.m. at their new location, 117 4th St. in downtown Vinton.There will be door prizes, snacks and refreshments.(They are open now in the new location, you don't HAVE to wait...)
Tiny But Mighty hosts area dignitaries
On Wednesday, State Representative Tom Gerhold, and State Senator Tim Kapucian along with Iowa Secretary of Agriculture, Mike Naig met in Shellburg to visit the Tiny But Mighty Popcorn.Learning a bit about the seed that made the company a hit across the country, the staff shared a bit about the history. The seed variety was discovered by Samuel Kelty in Shellsburg in the 1850s and kept in the Kelty family for over 100 years.
Renn Honored for Outstanding Work People with Disabilities
Linda Renn, a Direct Support Professional (DSP) with REM Iowa Community Services who lives in Vinton, was recently honored with The MENTOR Network’s Ripple of Hope Award for the positive impact she has made on people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The 15th annual Ripple of Hope Awards ceremony in Boston recognized The MENTOR Network’s most exceptional employees and independent contractors for their passion, energy, skill, and ability to create a “ripple of hope” that will leave a legacy of compassion and caring for others to follow.