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.

Lost Dog: Family missing golden retriever from Dysart area

VINTON TODAY
July 20, 2012 12:30 pm

The following lost dog has been reported to the Friends of the Vinton Animal Shelter: Missing: female golden retriever about 70 pounds from northeast of Dysart (Bruce township area).

AmeriCorps NCCC Class 18 Corps Member Spotlight: Elizabeth Otto

RACHEL LEBEAUX
July 20, 2012 10:18 am

  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.

AmeriCorps NCCC Class 18 Corps Member Spotlight: Elizabeth Otto

AMERICORPS NCCC
July 20, 2012 12:01 am

  By: Rachel Lebeaux   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

BENTON COUNTY EXTENSION
July 19, 2012 11:51 pm

  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.