Earth Week a good time to consider homemade household cleaners

BENTON COUNTY EXTENSION
April 6, 2012 11:55 am

  With Earth Week just around the corner, some may consider using homemade household cleaners.  Commercial household cleaners are required by the government's Federal Hazardous Substance Act to carry the appropriate labeling.

Extension offers 'Money Talk: A Financial Course for Women'

BENTON COUNTY EXTENSION
April 6, 2012 10:24 am

  At some point in many women’s lives, they will have to make major financial decisions. Money Talk, an online class offered through Iowa State University Extension and Outreach, gives women the knowledge to make those decisions and improve their lives.

Iowa State Fair Campgrounds Open April 14 for Summer Fun

VINTON TODAY
April 5, 2012 2:18 pm

  Warmer weather is here and, with Memorial Day around the corner, now is the perfect time to plan a worry-free weekend in the great outdoors.

Deadline to Apply for Robert D. Blue Scholarship Draws Near

STATE TREASURER, MICHAEL FITZGERALD
April 3, 2012 1:03 pm

  State Treasurer Michael Fitzgerald reminds students the deadline to apply for a Robert D. Blue Scholarship is drawing near. Applications must be submitted online at www.

NCCC Oak 2 talking about energy conservation in Illinois

GABRIAL HUANG, OAK 2
April 2, 2012 7:56 pm

    By: Gabriel Huang AmeriCorps NCCC (National Civilian Community Corps) is in Champaign County working with the Champaign County Regional Planning Commission(CCRPC) from March 13 until April 27.

4th Street Diner News

4TH ST. DINER
April 2, 2012 12:26 pm

   4th STREET DINER NEWS On Monday, March 5th, the afternoon activity was a Pepper Card. There were 4 tables of players.  Clete Friedman won 1st place with 304 points.

Whitsons to celebrate 40th anniversary

VINTON TODAY
April 1, 2012 9:19 am

  David and Diana Whitson will be celebrating their 40th Wedding Anniversary April 8th. If you would like to send them a card they may be be sent to 1205 E 4th St.

Boeckmann-Close Engagement

VINTON TODAY
March 27, 2012 11:06 am

Tom and Lisa Boeckmann of Vinton are happy to announce the engagement of their daughter, Haley to Phillip Close.  Phillip is the son of Dean and Valerie Close of Brandon.

Handgun safety classes offered in Vinton, CR

TOM BOECKMANN
March 22, 2012 10:28 pm

    A four hour course for Iowans to obtain their Permit to Carry Weapons has been scheduled in the area.  The course is only four hours in length and covers handgun safety, gun handling, carry options and Iowa and Federal laws.

Handgun safety course offered; registration deadline April 6

VINTON TODAY
March 21, 2012 11:08 pm

  A Handgun Safety Course will be conducted on April 21st at the Izaak Walton League Chapter House north of Vinton on Highway #150.  This course is the NRA Basic Handgun Safety Course and is a eight hour class.