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Tired of shucking your corn? Try this microwave method

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

Race fans support Friends of the Shelter

Volunteers from Friends of the Shelter collected donations from race fans at BC Speedway July 22.   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 Hawaii...

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.     A brand new m...

Lost Dog: Family missing golden retriever from Dysart area

This dog is missing from the Dysart area; can you help find her? 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

  Today's AmeriCorps NCCC Spotlight is on Elizabeth Otto of Kanas.   Name: Elizabeth Otto Hometown: LeRoy, Kan.   Elizabeth is currently serving as a mem...

AmeriCorps NCCC Class 18 Corps Member Spotlight: Elizabeth Otto

  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 Vinto...

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...

Brittany Perkins of Walford named to Drake University's President's List

  Brittany Perkins of Walford has been named to Drake University's President's List for the Spring 2012 semester. Students must have a grade-point average of 4.0 to be receiv...

Kellie Holub, Walford named to Drake University\'s Dean\'s List

   Kellie Holub of Walford was named to the Drake University Dean's List for the Spring 2012 semester. Students must achieve a grade-point average of 3.5 or above to earn thi...

Summer Reading Program kids enjoy magic, humor of Mr. E

Mr. E involved area children in his comedy and magic show Thursday. Rob Erdmann brought his puppets, humor and magic to Vinton on Thursday, where he enterained the Summer Reading Programs with a show that featured illusions, ventriloquism and a discussion of some ...