Alliant Energy expects lower electric bills in Iowa

SCOTT DRZYCIMSKI
January 12, 2011 12:29 pm

    Plan will reduce customer bills in 2011, includes no electric base rate case for three years   CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa – January 12, 2011 –Interstate Power and Light Company (IPL), a subsidiary of Alliant Energy Corporation (NYSE: LNT), expects Iowa customers to see lower electric bills in 2011 as a result of the company’s 2010 electric rate case.

Kirkwood open for classes

STEVE CARPENTER, KIRKWOOD
January 11, 2011 12:25 pm

  Kirkwood Community College will be open for classes and operations under a normal schedule Tuesday, Jan. 11.  Should any changes occur during the day, notice will be provided to local media, the Kirkwood website and Kirkwood Alert system.

Kirkwood Study Abroad trip set for Costa Rica May 2011

STEVE CARPENTER, KIRKWOOD
January 10, 2011 11:17 pm

  Kirkwood Study Abroad trip set for Costa Rica May 2011 trip to focus on environmental, cultural and ethical experiences For 11 days this spring, 15 Kirkwood Community College students and community members will take part in an intensive, diverse learning experience in Costa Rica.

Robertson Featured at the ISU Crop Advantage Conference, January 26, 2011

PATTIE UPMEYER, BENTON COUNTY EXTENSION
January 10, 2011 11:17 pm

  Robertson Featured at the ISU Crop Advantage Conference, January 26, 2011 Alison Robertson, ISU Extension Plant Pathologist   WATERLOO - Sudden Death Syndrome (SDS) was widespread in Iowa during the 2010 growing season.

State Treasurer Fitzgerald Announces New Deduction Amount for College Savings Io

STATE TREASURER, MICHAEL FITZGERALD
January 5, 2011 10:51 am

  State Treasurer Michael L. Fitzgerald announced today that the deduction amount for those saving for their children's educations through College Savings Iowa has once again been raised.

Sudden Death Syndrome Featured at Crop Conference on January 19

PATTIE UPMEYER, BENTON COUNTY EXTENSION
January 5, 2011 12:53 am

              Soybean Sudden Death Syndrome was widespread in Iowa in 2010, causing severe losses in some fields.

4th STREET DINER NEWS

STACI GORKOW
January 3, 2011 12:35 pm

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

Overall Women Conference Set for February 10 & 11 in Bettendorf

PATTIE UPMEYER, BENTON COUNTY EXTENSION
December 31, 2010 12:29 pm

  Women involved in or affected by agriculture are invited to attend the seventh annual Overall Women Conference, February 10-11, 2011. The conference, coordinated by Iowa State University Extension, will be held at the Isle Casino Hotel in Bettendorf.

Tri-State Beef Day set for January 27

PATTIE UPMEYER, BENTON COUNTY EXTENSION
December 31, 2010 12:24 pm

  Local beef producers will have the opportunity to receive the latest beef industry information at the 2011 Tri-State Beef Day on January 27.

Latest Information on Sulfur in Cattle Diets to be Shared through Web Program

PATTIE UPMEYER, BENTON COUNTY EXTENSION
December 23, 2010 9:00 am

  As corn and other grain prices continue to rise, cattle producers seek ways to maximize economic and production efficiencies in their operations.