CEO and new President & COO reflect on solid 2010 and express optimism for the future.                                                               May 10, 2011 – Alliant Energy Corporation (NYSE: LNT) Chairman and CEO Bill Harvey and President and Chief Operating Officer Pat Kampling reflected on a solid 2010, while expressing optimism for the future as they addressed the 2011 Annual Meeting of Shareowners today at The Hotel at Kirkwood Center in Cedar Rapids.

  Ashlyn Christianson of Three Rivers Insurance in Vinton was selected as part of an elite group of agency customer service representatives to participate in Grinnell Mutual Reinsurance Company’s fifth annual Technology Advisory Group (TAG) meeting in April.

    Contact: Farm Bureau Financial Services Randy R. Stein CLU, ChFC, LUTCF (319) 472-5231 Save Money on Auto Insurance Whatever you drive – sedan, sports car or minivan – one thing remains the same … auto insurance is required by law.

     Mike Svoboda, one of the owners of one of Vinton's newest stores, envisions a time when people will charter buses to visit Vinton, to enjoy its attractions -- and its stores.

  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.

  You don’t have to have a medical need to live at Windsor Manor.  We are here to help with medications, dressing, bathing, and ambulation if you need it BUT your independence is respected.

  Sunday May 1 Pork Roast, Baked Potato, Carrots, Dinner Roll, Glenna’s Pies May 2 Grilled Sirloin Steak,Party Potatoes,Boiled Cabbage,Almond Joy Cake May 3 Zesty Chicken Breast,Red Skin Potatoes,Peas,Vanilla Pudding May 4 Meatloaf,Scalloped Potatoes,Spinach,Frosted Brownie May 5 Hot Turkey Sandwich with Mashed Potatoes and gravy,Asparagus,  Lemon Bar May 6 Pangasius,Baked Potato,Marinated Cucumbers,Orange jello with shredded carrots,Glorified Rice May 7 Swiss Steak,Parmesan Potatoes,Cauliflower,Apple Crisp Sunday May 8 Roast Beef,Mashed Potatoes and gravy,Sweet corn casserole,  Frosted Pumpkin Bars May 9 Ham Balls,O’Brien Potatoes,Green Beans,Lazy Daisy Cake May 10 Lasagna,Garlic Bread,Lettuce Salad,Whipped Gelatin Pie May 11 Baked Chicken,Augratin Potatoes,Peas & carrots,Pineapple Upside Down Cake May 12 Salisbury Steak,Mashed Potatoes and beef gravy,California MedleyVegetables,Mae’s Cheesecake May 13 Salmon Patties,Scalloped Potatoes,Asparagus,Frosted Brownie May 14 Pork Chop with Mushroom Soup,Roasted Red Skin Potatoes,  Broccoli,Cherry Delight Sunday  May 15 Roast Turkey,Stuffing,Turkey Gravy,Mixed Vegetables,Glenna’s Pies May 16 BBQ Ribs,Party Potatoes,Lima Beans,Cherry Cobbler  May 17 Meatloaf,Rice Pilaf,Beets,Lime jello with pears,Chocolate Cake May 18 Shrimp,Shrimp Sauce,½ Deviled Egg,Baked Potato,Carrots,Lazy Daisy Cake May 19 Huntington Casserole,Broccoli,Frosted Pumpkin Bar May 20 Grilled Tilapia,Boiled Potatoes with parsley butter,Peas,Rhubarb Cherry Crunch May 21 Zesty Chicken Breast,Baked potato,Brussels Sprouts,Angel Food Cake Sunday  May 22 Baked Ham,Sweet Potatoes,Green Beans,Dinner Roll,Boston Crème Pie May 23 Swiss Steak,Parmesan Potatoes,California Medley, Vegetable,  Apple Crisp May 24 Baked Chicken,O’ Brien Potatoes,Peas & carrots,Texas Sheet Cake May 25 Spaghetti & Meat sauce,Garlic Bread,Lettuce Salad,Chocolate Chip,Cookie Bar May 26 Turkey Patty With country gravy,Mashed potatoes,Beets Cinnamon Baked Apples  May 27 Pangasius,Baked Potato,Marinated Cucumbers,Orange jello with shredded carrots,Glorified Rice May 28 Scalloped potatoes with ham,Mixed veggies,Corn Bread, Strawberry Pretzel Dessert Sunday May 29 Pork Roast,Mashed potatoes with margarine,Spinach,Dinner Roll, Glenna’s Pies May 30 Chicken Cordon Bleu’,Flavored Rice,Brussels Sprouts,Vanilla Pudding May 31 Grilled Sirloin Steak,Party Potatoes,Boiled Cabbage,Almond Joy Cake Windsor Manor Senior Dining Menu-please call 472-2060 to make your reservation.

   State Treasurer Michael L. Fitzgerald announced today that College Savings Iowa was listed as one of the top five most affordable 529 plans in the nation.

  A recent study by the Employee Benefit Research Institute found that nearly one in four workers plan to postpone retirement for financial reasons.

  Outstanding client service, ethics and professionalism have elevated Randy Stein of Vinton, Iowa to qualify for the exclusive “Court of the Table” of the Million Dollar Round Table – The Premier Association of Financial Professionals.