VU Welcomes McClure Financial Services

NATHAN HESSON, VINTON UNLIMITED DIRECTOR
January 17, 2011 5:37 pm

  Vinton Unlimited would like to welcome Laura McClure and her employees during this busy tax season as the newest member of Vinton Unlimited.

INVITATION TO BID

RANDY FORSYTH, BENTON COUNTY SHERRIFF
January 17, 2011 12:25 pm

  For Sale, Installation, and Maintenance of   ERGONOMIC CONSOLE FURNITURE for the Public Safety Answering Point   The Benton County Iowa Sheriff’s Office is establishing a new county‑wide Communication Control Center at the new Benton County Law Enforcement Center.

4th STREET DINER NEWS

STACIE GORKOW
January 16, 2011 5:14 pm

  Serving Buffet from 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM, Monday through  Friday. A choice of salads is available on the buffet. Everyone is WELCOME! Suggested contribution for  individuals 60 years old or older, and their spouse  (regardless of age) is $2.

Employee Management Workshops Offered for Agriculture Operation Owners

PATTIE UPMEYER, BENTON COUNTY EXTENSION
January 16, 2011 5:14 pm

  A successful agricultural operation needs more than a good owner/manager, quality animals, and appropriate facilities. Knowing the “how, when and why” of employee management also is a vital component that not everyone can claim.

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.