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1st Responders Celebrated with Free Any Size McCafe, Soft Drink, Tea on Oct. 28
The Vinton McDonald's are among those in the Cedar Rapids area McDonald’s restaurants who will be honoring the men and women who serve the community as first responders on National First Responders Day. In uniform or with valid ID, first responders can receive a free any size McCafe, cold tea or soft drink all day Monday, October 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
Breakenridge Memorials is a family business that started over 27 years ago. 9 years ago, Joe and Dawn took over the operations from Joe’s parents, Scott and Judy, who started the business. They have a showroom in Buckingham (on Highway 63 between Hudson and Traer). At Breakenridge Memorials you can be assured that you will be afforded the highest quality service, no matter your purchase, large or small.
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
42° North Winery will be holding their Annual Big Bash on Saturday, September 21 from 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. at its location 2894 61st Street Lane, Vinton.Also present will be Meader Meats BBQ food Truck, Cinnamon Ridge Farms with cheese blocks, Lil’Meg’s kitchen with her desserts, Deb Oldham with Aronia Berry products, and Christine Kelchen with JBloom jewelry. 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.
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Safety First: Considerations for Early Fall Manure Removal
As fall approaches, many farmers are evaluating the timing of their manure application. Ideally, ammonium-rich manures are applied when temperatures are cooler (50 degrees Fahrenheit and cooling) to increase the probability that applied nitrogen will still be in the upper soil profile next year when crops are growing.However, sometimes that’s not possible, and applications earlier in the fall may be necessary, according to Daniel Andersen, professor and extension agricultural engineering specialist at Iowa State University. 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.
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