Advice to help with Gift Card Purchases

STATE TREASURER, MICHAEL FITZGERALD
December 17, 2010 12:10 pm

  Gift cards top many people's holiday wish lists again this year, and State Treasurer Michael L. Fitzgerald wants Iowa consumers to protect the value of those cards by following a few basic tips.

Interstate Power and Light Company receives oral decision in Iowa electric rate

ALLIANT ENERGY
December 15, 2010 11:52 pm

  Customers to see reduction in electric bills due to rate refunds and cost management plan   Interstate Power and Light Company (IPL), a subsidiary of Alliant Energy Corporation (NYSE: LNT) received an oral decision today from the Iowa Utilities Board (IUB) regarding its electric rate case.

'How to really start your own business' seminar to be held

VINTON UNLIMITED
December 15, 2010 11:39 am

  In our continued effort to promote the development of new business in Vinton, Vinton Unlimited would like to make you aware of a conference which will provide you with some new information about starting a business.

SpaceSavers Poised to Present Strong Competition in Housewares Market

HEATHER RAST, CLICKSTOP
December 15, 2010 8:34 am

  New brand identity and retooled web site launched by parent company Clickstop. What was old becomes new again, according to the adage.

HACAP evening meal schedule

LINDA LOUGH, HACAP
December 15, 2010 8:34 am

  Evening Meals -Serving Time: 5:30-6:30 pm Tuesday, January 4th Meat Loaf, Mashed Potatoes/Gravy, Peas, Pears, Bread Pudding w/Raisins, WW Bread, Margarine and Milk.

Betterton plans to move practice to new building on 13th Street

VINTON TODAY
December 13, 2010 10:42 am

    During the Vinton Unlimited After 5 event Friday evening, Matt Betterton and his staff at Betterton Family Chirpractic displayed the architect’s drawings for their new building.

4th STREET DINER NEWS

4TH ST. DINER
December 7, 2010 11:51 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.

PREMIERE NATIONAL WINE COMPETITION RECOGNIZES ACHIEVEMENT

BRAD JOHNSON
December 7, 2010 9:36 am

  Fireside Winery receives accolades during Jefferson Cup Invitational Wine Competition   In the wine world few wine competitions possess the prestige associated with it as does the Jefferson Cup Invitational Wine Competition.

BENTON COUNTY FARM BUREAU RECOGNIZED AS A TOP PERFORMER

CAROL KERNER
December 3, 2010 6:59 pm

  David Wrage received the Benton County Farm Bureau Federation recognition award at the Iowa Farm Bureau Federation (IFBF) annual meeting in Des Moines on December 1st.

Make This Holiday Season a 'Green' One

PATTIE UPMEYER, BENTON COUNTY EXTENSION
December 2, 2010 2:19 pm

  Everywhere you look there are signs of the holidays – decorations, Christmas trees, festive lawn decorations and advertisements for this year’s “must-have” gifts.