The University of Illinois Extension invites you to the annual Illinois Cattle Feeders Meeting taking place March 5, 2014, from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm at Sauk Valley Community College, Dixon, IL The seminar will highlight recent policy changes that may be of interest to cattle feeders, manure management strategies, the value of manure to the diversified farmer, new cattle feeding research, dealing with changing feedstuff prices, and market opportunities in 2014.

NASHUA – Chad Hart and John Lawrence to speak at the annual meeting of the Northeast Iowa Agricultural Experimental Association (NEIAEA) at the ISU Northeast Research Farm near Nashua on March 19.

Join ISU Extension Dairy Specialists, Larry Tranel and Jenn Bentley, for a morning session addressing two topics improving efficiencies on the dairy farm.

Please mark your calendars for noon webinars on March 13, 20, and 27 and join the ISU Extension and Outreach Dairy Team as they discuss issues surrounding calf management and feeding systems.

JUNEAU, WIS. – The most significant time in a dairy cow’s milk production cycle is the weeks leading up to, and following, the birth of a calf.

The Vinton Parks & Recreation Department is once again excited about hosting another 9 Pin Adult Bowling Tournament at the great Berry’s Lanes.

Laugh it up for a good cause! Back by popular demand, the 2014 Post Prom committee is pleased to partner with Penguin’s Comedy Club in Cedar Rapids to offer tickets for an evening of adult comedy.

The Better Tomorrows Board will be meeting on February 12th at the Kirkwood Vinton Center at 12:00 p.m.  Topics of discussion will be Financials, Co-Director Reports, Site Visit Form Review; Approval of Fiscal Agent; RFP Application Approval; Program Reports, By-Laws and Transition Plan.

The Old Creamery Nature Trail volunteers will be meeting on Tuesday February 11 at 6:00 pm at the Benton County Nature Center, 5718 20th Avenue Drive, Vinton (near Rogers Park).

Kirkwood Community College, the Iowa State University Extension and Outreach, and Linn County Master Gardeners have teamed up to offer a daylong, gardening education event.