Register to Win a $5,290 College Savings Iowa Account at State Fair

STATE TREASURER, MICHAEL FITZGERALD
July 26, 2012 11:44 am

  State Treasurer Michael Fitzgerald reminds Iowa State Fair visitors to stop by the College Savings Iowa booth and register for a chance to win our College Savings Iowa $5,290 Fall Giveaway for their child or grandchild.

Great Seats Available for 2012 Iowa State Fair Grandstand Shows

VINTON TODAY
July 26, 2012 11:44 am

  Music-loving Fairgoers still have time to purchase tickets for this year's line-up of award-winning Grandstand entertainment and track events.

Half-off Park & Ride Shuttle Offers State Fairgoers Value, Convenience

VINTON TODAY
July 25, 2012 12:25 pm

  Fairgoers can enjoy special half price savings and extended hours for DART Park & Ride shuttles to the Iowa State Fair. Park for free at any of the three Park and Ride locations and catch the bus for a quick and easy direct trip to the Fair.

Fabric and Threads Offers State Fairgoers Hands-On Crafts

VINTON TODAY
July 25, 2012 12:07 pm

  The Iowa State Fair invites Fairgoers to get involved with the Fabric and Threads department with a variety of hands-on crafts and sewing projects to participate in.

Iowa State Fair Animal Learning Center Brings New Exhibits and Fair

VINTON TODAY
July 25, 2012 12:07 pm

  Celebrating six years at the Iowa State Fair, the Paul R. Knapp Animal Learning Center continues to educate and delight Fairgoers of all ages.

Iowa State Fair, Google Launch Partnership for 2012 Iowa State Fair

VINTON TODAY
July 25, 2012 12:06 pm

  Google to Broadcast Fair Highlights and Special Events A media partnership was announced today between Google and the Iowa State Fair to bring a new perspective on the Fair to both Iowans and non-Iowans.

AmeriCorps NCCC Class 18 Corps Member Spotlight: Jerome Frey

RACHEL LEBEAUX
July 24, 2012 3:49 pm

      Name: Jerome Frey Hometown: Woodbury, Conn.   Jerome is currently serving as a member of Cedar 4 with the AmeriCorps NCCC at the Vinton Campus.

Tired of shucking your corn? Try this microwave method

VINTON TODAY
July 24, 2012 11:18 am

Duane Randall saw it on YouTube. Bob Moen and Laurie Ortner tried it. Yes, indeed, you can use a microwave oven to make corn shucking easier.  The three tried -- and succeeded -- several times on Thursday during the weekly Vinton Farmers Market at the Vinton Depot.

Race fans support Friends of the Shelter

DAN ENGLEDOW
July 23, 2012 3:36 pm

  Hot weather didn't distract fans at the Benton County Speedway from showing their support of the local "Friends of the Shelter" organization during Fuzzy Friends and Hawaiian night on Sunday, July 22nd.

It Was Supposed to be a Movie

BRIAN J. ROBINSON
July 23, 2012 1:49 am

    T’was just another boring eve; We planned to see a movie. A date night you could call it; Just me and my wife Suzy.