UAVs in crop scouting among topics for Field day, Sept. 3

BENTON COUNTY EXTENSION
August 8, 2014 11:21 am

NASHUA – The ISU Northeast Research and Demonstration Farm has specialists covering topics from the emerging technology of using UAV’s in crop production, to crop diseases, nutrient management, and grain marketing going into the 2014 harvest.

Iowa Grazing Workshops with Jim Gerrish set for August

BENTON COUNTY EXTENSION
August 8, 2014 11:06 am

CHARITON, Iowa -- A series of five workshops featuring grazing consultant Jim Gerrish will be held in different locations across Iowa August 18-22.

Mock Food Safety Audit Workshop set for Aug. 26

BENTON COUNTY EXTENSION
August 8, 2014 11:06 am

Specialty crop growers interested in food safety certification and risk management for their farms should plan to attend a Mock GAP Audit Workshop Aug.

Noe Aviation to host fly-in/drive-in cook-out, Aug. 12

VINTON TODAY
August 6, 2014 5:37 pm

Noe Aviation is inviting everyone to a fly-in/drive-in cookout next Tueday, Aug. 12, at the Vinton airport. Cost for the meal is $5. Rides will be available.

VPRD golf tourney set for Sept. 20

VINTON PARKS & RECREATION
August 5, 2014 7:16 pm

The Vinton Parks & Recreation Department 2-Person Best Shot Golf Tournament will take place Saturday, September 20th, 2014. Click HERE for a printable registration form.

Harvest Christian Youth to hold car wash fundraiser for community

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
August 5, 2014 9:28 am

Harvest Christian Youth Group will hold a car wash this Saturday at Farmer's Bank, to raise money for our community.

PEO MZ to meet Aug. 11

VINTON TODAY
August 5, 2014 9:22 am

PEO Chapter MZ will meet Monday, August 11, at 1:30 PM at the home of Pat DeKlotz assisted by Jackie Schoettmer. The program will be presented by Judith Bunye.

Extension offers 4-H Judges Training

BENTON COUNTY EXTENSION
July 31, 2014 10:30 am

Join the ranks of 4-H judges or learn more about judging exhibits by attending a new 4-H Judges  Training of Saturday, September 27, 9:15 am – 3:30 pm at Iowa State University Extension and  Outreach - Polk County,1625 Adventure land Drive , Suite A, Altoona IA.

Vinton Lutheran Home plans annual Ice Cream Social, Aug. 3

JESSICA RIPPEL,THE VINTON LUTHERAN HOME
July 30, 2014 11:01 am

The Vinton Lutheran Home is celebrating 60+ years of carrying on their mission of “Providing Quality Christian Care and Service” to residents and clients.

Only two days before 'Mary Ingalls - Her Journey' opens at IBSSS

NANCY BECKMAN
July 30, 2014 11:01 am

All the cast and crew in these photographs have been working hard to bring you the story of Mary Ingalls.  If you examine the picture you'll find a neighbor, teacher, friend, etc.