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Breakenridge Memorials Welcomed to Vinton

Summer might be over, but the savings are here to stay at McDonald’s
This June, we kicked off the Summer of Value, introducing you to the popular $5 Meal Deal and local deals to help your dollar go further. And it turns out, Cedar Rapids-area McDonald’s has more savings in store. It’s official – the $5 Meal Deal will be sticking around in the Cedar Rapids-area McDonald’s through December 2nd Featuring your choice of a McDouble® or McChicken® sandwich, small fries, 4-piece Chicken McNuggets® and a small soft drink - all for just $5 - it’s just too good of a deal to let go.
42° North Winery Annual Big Bash - Saturday, September 21 11 am - 6:00 pm

Secretary Naig Announces Availability of Crop Insurance Discount Program
Farmers and landowners who plant fall cover crops can earn $5 per acre discount on spring crop insurance premiumsIowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig announced today that the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship will once again offer its Crop Insurance Discount Program for acres that are planted with cover crops. Farmers and landowners who plant cover crops this fall will have the opportunity to apply for a $5 per acre discount on their spring crop insurance premiums.
Safety First: Considerations for Early Fall Manure Removal

Naig Announces Availability of Online and In person pesticide applicator testing
Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship offers testing to help ensure the safe, accurate, and effective application of crop protection products Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig announced today that the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship is again offering in-person and online pesticide applicator testing options for commercial and private applicators this fall.
Ernst Names Tootsie’s Ice Cream & More the Small Business of the Week
Throughout this Congress, Ranking Member Ernst plans to recognize a small business in every one of Iowa’s 99 counties. U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-Iowa), Ranking Member of the Senate Small Business Committee, today announced her Small Business of the Week: Tootsie’s Ice Cream & More of Benton County. Throughout this Congress, Ranking Member Ernst plans to recognize a small business in every one of Iowa’s 99 counties.
Mystical Moments and More opens in Vinton

Fareway Kicks Off the Fourth Annual Iowa Wave Shirt Round Up
