Diversification

PATTIE UPMEYER, BENTON COUNTY EXTENSION
November 8, 2011 5:02 pm

A risk management technique that mixes a wide variety of investments within a portfolio is called diversification. “Typically, a portfolio of different kinds of investments will, on average, yield higher returns and pose a lower risk than any individual investment found within the portfolio, states Brenda Schmitt, ISU Extension and Outreach Family Finance Field Specialist.

Virginia Gay Hospital Physicians to speak on cancer at national conference

TEDD KIPPER, VGH CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER
November 4, 2011 10:30 am

Dr. Brian Meeker, medical director of Virginia Gay Hospital & Clinics, is presenting several unusual cases of colon cancer at the Annual meeting of the American Association For Primary Care Endoscopy.

Protecting your paycheck with disability insurance

CAROL KERNER
November 3, 2011 8:49 pm

You insure your home, cars and other important possessions, but are you doing the same when it comes to your ability to earn a living? If you depend on your paycheck to cover everyday expenses — and nearly all of us do — you need disability insurance.

4th St. Diner news

STACIE GORKOW
October 31, 2011 12:47 pm

4th STREET DINER NEWS 4th Street Diner HACAP North Benton Center 202 East Fourth St Vinton, IA 52349 319-472-4761 Serving Buffet from 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM, Monday through Friday.

Windsor Manor November Dining Menu

BETHANY CLEMENSON, WINDSOR MANOR
October 29, 2011 10:04 am

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How to invest for your grandchild's future

CAROL KERNER
October 28, 2011 7:25 pm

Proud Grandparents There’s nothing in the world quite like the joy of becoming a grandparent. And like any proud grandparent, you want to give your grandchild a head start on a bright future.

Financial Independence presentation October 25th

JEAN KNEPPER, UICCU
October 21, 2011 12:48 pm

Dr. Greg Kasten, President/CEO of Unified Trust Company, N.A. Board Certified Anesthesiologist will be presenting two seminars for physicians in the corridor - Financial Independence: The Doctor’s Orders - A Physicians Guide to Creating Your Legacy.

Creating a Family Emergency Plan

CAROL KERNER
October 19, 2011 6:21 pm

  Creating a Family Emergency Plan Mother Nature is unpredictable, and this time of year often creates threatening weather. Because we can’t foresee when the next flood, tornado or fire may occur, it’s a good idea to have an emergency plan in place.

4th STREET DINER NEWS

STACIE GORKOW
October 17, 2011 3:02 pm

4th Street Diner HACAP North Benton Center 202 East Fourth St Vinton, IA 52349 319-472-4761 Serving Buffet from 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM, Monday through Friday.

Community banker honored for 71 years of service

VINTON TODAY
October 11, 2011 12:12 pm

  The Iowa Bankers Association (IBA) recognized William (Bill) Talen of Farmers Savings Bank & Trust, Traer and Vinton, for 71 years of service to the banking industry.