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Fareway offering Veteran discount on Monday, November 11

1st Responders Celebrated with Free Any Size McCafe, Soft Drink, Tea on Oct. 28

Hawkeye Community College Hosts Cedar Valley Manufacturing Conference October 16
Hawkeye Community College is excited to announce the 2024 Cedar Valley Manufacturing Conference on October 16, a free, must-attend event for manufacturing professionals, educators, and individuals interested in the future of Industry 4.0. Event: 2024 Cedar Valley Manufacturing ConferenceDate: Wednesday, October 16, 2024, 8:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.
Secretary Naig Welcomes Applications for Choose Iowa Dairy Innovation Grants
Cost-share grants are aimed at increasing on-farm dairy processing and incorporating labor saving technologyIowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig today announced the availability of Choose Iowa Dairy Innovation Grants, and welcomed grant applications for projects that will increase on-farm dairy processing, reduce farm labor costs, and expand the availability of Iowa dairy products for consumers.
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.