Bereavement 'Meet and Eat' December 5th

FRIEDA DAVIS
November 27, 2013 10:37 am

The Bereavement Support group, 'Meet and Eat" will meet at noon at the Pizza Ranch in Vnton on Thursday, December 5, 2013.  Anyone who is grieving a loss is welcome to attend.

Basket making with Benton County Conservation, Dec. 12

KAREN PHELPS, NATURALIST BCCB
November 26, 2013 10:41 am

You’ll want to join us as we make a delightful basket and ornament, just in time for the Holidays. Date: Thursday, Dec. 12th Time: 5:30-8:30 p.

Breast Cancer Survivors to meet December 3

JANET WOODHOUSE
November 26, 2013 4:53 am

Breast Cancer Survivors will meet Tuesday, December 3 at 5:30 p.m. for fun  and conversation at Windsor Manor in the dining room.

PEO MZ to meet Dec. 9

VINTON TODAY
November 25, 2013 10:26 am

PEO Chapter MZ will meet at Inga's at 11:30 on December 9.  Please meet to carpool at 11:10.

Christmas Cantata set for Dec. 8, at Trinity Lutheran

VINTON TODAY
November 23, 2013 3:43 pm

A Christmas Contata! Sunday, Dec. 8, at 2 p.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church. Everyone is welcome to attend! A collection of Christmas carols will be sung and played by vocal and bell choirs of Trinity Lutheran Church and the Presbyterian Church.

Free Thanksgiving Dinner! Everyone invited at First Baptist Church

FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH
November 22, 2013 8:29 am

You are invited to attend the annual Thanksgiving Dinner  hosted by First Baptist Church (601 1st Ave). This dinner is a FREE, home-style meal served Thanksgiving Day, November 28, between 11:00 am and 2:00 pm at First Baptist Church.

Horridge House to be open Sunday

VINTON TODAY
November 21, 2013 9:38 pm

The Horridge House, located at 612 First Ave., will be open Sunday November 24 from 11:30 to 3:00. Please join us and see our progress since the Wind Storm! Refreshments will be served.

4th Annual Shellsburg Country Christmas Walk set for Nov. 30

VINTON TODAY
November 21, 2013 10:29 am

The 4th Annual Country Christmas Walk takes place November 30,  from 9:00 am - 2:00 pm in Shelllsburg. More than 25 crafters/vendors will  be set up in four locations; American Legion, Masonic Lodge, Divine Decadents Candy and Treasures Boutique.

Pet photos with Santa available Nov. 24, Dec. 7

FRIENDS OF THE SHELTER, INC.
November 18, 2013 12:13 pm

FOTSI is offering Santa photo sessions for kids of all ages (2 legged or 4-legged) and their pets from noon to 4 p.m. this Sunday, Nov. 24, and Saturday, Dec.

Conference Focuses on Midwestern Beef Advantages

BENTON COUNTY EXTENSION
November 13, 2013 11:34 am

Midwestern farmers are continually challenged by the need to feed a growing world while protecting and conserving our natural resources.  However, the Midwest has an advantage compared to other regions of the United States due to our good soils, adequate rainfall, and intensive animal production systems.