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Article Thumbnail. Aw, Shucks! The secret to removing the corn from the ear of this Iowa-grown treat, is in the microwa

Tired of shucking your corn? Try this microwave method

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.
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Race fans support Friends of the Shelter

  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

    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.
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AmeriCorps NCCC Class 18 Corps Member Spotlight: Elizabeth Otto

  Today's AmeriCorps NCCC Spotlight is on Elizabeth Otto of Kanas.   Name: Elizabeth Otto Hometown: LeRoy, Kan.   Elizabeth is currently serving as a member of Oak 7 with the AmeriCorps NCCC at the Vinton Campus.

ISU Extension & Outreach News, Programs & Events

  Webinar on July 25th Looks at Livestock and Crop Producer Options during Drought Iowa crop and livestock producers dealing with drought–related issues are invited to attend an Iowa State University Extension and Outreach webinar Wednesday, July 25 to learn more about options available to them.