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Deadline nears for Iowa Beef Center Short Course

If you've been thinking about registering for Iowa Beef Center's Beef Feedlot Short Course, it's time to act. More than two-thirds of the 30 available spots are filled, leaving just 10 openings for the Aug.

Back to School Insurance Tips

It's the time of year that most parents are excited about and children are dreading! You've seen the countdowns from the school and the parents who are anxiously awaiting the return of a routine.
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Online shopping: Local store offers variety of clothing, other items

For many years, customers have been able to see what items are available at Cameron's Clothing and Henkle Creek Mercantile via photos that Karilea Ries and her staff post on Facebook, and then contacting the store by phone or social media.

Vinton Lions inducted officers and  new members for the 2017-18 club year at their July 12 meeting at Pizza Ranch

With 46,000 clubs and 1.4 million members, Lions Clubs International is the world's largest service organization. Their mission is to serve their communities, meet humanitarian needs and encourage peace and promote international understanding, with a special emphasis on preventing blindness and supporting programs for the visually impaired.

Pasture Walk Focuses on Improving Grazing Efficiency

By Patti Upmeyer "It's all about getting more animal feed from every acre of pasture," said Neal Siela of Vinton. Siela is developing a managed grazing system including a well with buried water lines, subdivision fences, and weed control.

Extension announces beef feedyard assessment field days

Vinton, Iowa -- Beef producers in eastern Iowa are invited to learn about the process of completing the BQA Feedyard Assessment at one of three field days offered through Iowa State University Extension and Outreach this summer.