Workshop to Help Aspiring Entrepreneurs Launch Compliant, Food Businesses

IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY EXTENSION
February 9, 2026 2:02 pm

Aspiring food business owners are invited to attend a day-long workshop led by food business and food safety experts with the Iowa State University Extension and  Outreach  Food Innovation and Business Hub.

Blooming Bee Boutique Welcomed to Downtown Vinton

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
February 8, 2026 1:23 pm

The Blooming Bee Boutique was welcomed by members of Vinton Unlimited with a ribbon cutting. The new business is operated by Brooklyn Conrad and her sister Gracelyn Alstat.

Eastern Iowa Hay Producers Association Annual Meeting and Conference March 19

IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY EXTENSION
February 5, 2026 3:50 pm

Regional hay producers are invited to attend the 41st annual Eastern Iowa Hay Producers Association Annual Meeting and Conference on Thursday, March 19, at Buzzy’s in Welton.

Webinar Series for Iowa Food Businesses Begins in March

IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY EXTENSION
February 4, 2026 5:20 pm

Iowa State University Extension and Outreach’s Food Innovation and Business Hub, a resource that helps Iowa entrepreneurs develop successful food businesses, will host a monthly “Lunch and Learn” webinar series in 2026 to support current and aspiring Iowa food entrepreneurs.

Fareway Donates 69,000+ lbs. of ham to support food insecure Iowans

FAREWAY STORES
February 4, 2026 9:40 am

Fareway Stores, Inc. today announced a major donation of more than 69,000 pounds of ham, totaling 5,504 individual hams, to help feed Iowans facing food insecurity.

New Resource Offers Landowner Guide to Oxbow Restoration

IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY EXTENSION
February 3, 2026 1:22 pm

Experienced cattle feeders are invited to take part in an Advanced Cattle Feeders Clinic on March 3 at Schwers Brothers Feedyard, located at 31662 Highway 3, New Vienna.

Cover Crop and Soil Health Workshop to be Held in Mt. Pleasant Feb. 19

IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY EXTENSION
February 2, 2026 3:12 pm

Iowa Learning Farms, in partnership with Lower Skunk River Water Quality Initiative Project and Pathfinders Resource Conservation and Development, will host a cover crop workshop in Mt.

Advanced Cattle Feeders Clinic Focuses on Feed Efficiency, Animal Health, Profit

IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY EXTENSION
February 1, 2026 2:53 pm

Experienced cattle feeders are invited to take part in an Advanced Cattle Feeders Clinic on March 3 at Schwers Brothers Feedyard, located at 31662 Highway 3, New Vienna.

Tequilero Announces Temporary Closure

VINTON TODAY
January 29, 2026 3:56 pm

In a statement released earlier this week, the Mexican Restaurant, Tequilero, said: "Beginning tomorrow, we will temporarily close our doors at 303 N K Ave as we begin a new chapter for Tequilero.

Woodland Management and Water Quality Workshops to be Held in February

IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY EXTENSION
January 29, 2026 3:49 pm

Iowa Learning Farms, in partnership with Iowa State University, will host two woodland management and water quality workshops in February. The events are open to farmers and landowners at no cost and include a complimentary meal.