FEATURED PARTNER- Titan Machinery represents a diversified mix of agricultural, construction and consumer products dealerships located in the upper Midwest. In Midwest Partnership's region, Titan is located in Greenfield, Adair County. Titan Machinery prides itself in providing world class products backed by the highest level of parts and service support. Their well stocked Parts Departments and trained service technicians are committed to the highest quality of "uptime" support of their products, giving customers the confidence and performance required in today's farming and construction operations. Titan Machinery has won numerous awards in several categories, the most recent being “Best of Show Field Demonstration Area” - Presented by Big Iron XXXI Farm Show and Exibition. In Greenfield, Titan Machinery is located at 2114 Highway 92, Greenfield and offers the following service: Engine oil and filter changes Air filter change Fuel filter change Coolant DCH and freeze point test Oil Analysis Grease all joints and articulations Planetary, final drive and differential lube check and change Telephone: 641.743.6113 Toll Free: 800.247.2090 Fax: 641.743.2306 Parts on call: 641.745.5780 Service on call: 641.221.0646

Members desiring to run for the Lake Panorama Board of Directors must have the appropriate documents submitted to the LPA office by March 13, 2012. Required documents include a nomination petition signed by 17 active memberships in the LPA, a 100 word bio, and a signed statement concerning the status of possible conflicts of interest. The nomination petition form is available at the LPA office. The terms of Tom Jeschke and Tina Shaw expire this year. LPA Board members serve three-year terms,but may not serve more than two terms consecutively. - Guthrie County Vedette

UNIQUE RESTAURANT OPPORTUNITY... Here is a unique RESTAURANT OPPORTUNITY!!! The Warren Cultural Center has a tenant-ready restaurant and lounge space available at their new facility in Greenfield, Iowa. The space offers: - new HVAC and electrical - grease interceptor - 3,600 sq ft - built-in clientele - atmosphere of character and ambience Greenfield, Iowa, is a progressive destination community and home to the newly renovated WARREN CULTURAL CENTER. A center of culture in the heart of the Midwest. CALL FOR DETAILS: Warren Cultural Center (641-221-0379)

The Bayard crop fair program is designed to give growers an outlook on important issues for this year, according to organizers with the Iowa Corn Growers Association (ICGA) and Iowa Corn Promotion Board (ICPB). The program will be February 17 at the Bayard Community Center. Registration is at 8:30 with the program running from 9 am to 1 pm. Featured presentations include an "Iowa Corn Legislative Issues Update" by Amanda Taylor, Iowa Corn, Senior Policy Advisor; "2012 Grain Marketing" by Chad Hart, ISU Extension Economist; and "Iowa Climate Trends and Outlook for 2012" by Harry Hillaker, IDALS State Climatologist. "With today's market volatility, its is important to have up-to-date information," said Brian Peterson, ICGA/ICBP grower service representative. "The crop fair program should give local growers access to information that can really help their bottom line." Attendance at the crop fair is free and includes a complimentary lunch. Sponsors of the crop fair include: Iowa State University Extension-Carroll, Audubon and Guthrie counties; Iowa Corn Growers Association, and Iowa Corn Promotion Board. For questions or to RSVP by February 15, call ISU Extension- Carroll County at 712-792-2364 or email juleeg@istate.edu. The ICGA and ICPB work with local sponsors each winter to provide crop fairs. Programs are intended to give producers free and direct access to timely information on issues facing Iowa agriculture. -Guthrie County Vedette