Wind portfolio increases production 25% over 2021 levels

ALLIANT ENERGY
August 30, 2023 11:47 am

More than 50% of the energy Alliant Energy’s Iowa utility provided to its customers in 2022 came from renewable energy generation. Alliant Energy, the third-largest owner-operator of regulated wind in the U.

4th St. Diner Menu for September

4TH ST. DINER
August 25, 2023 4:54 pm

4th Street Diner HACAP North Benton Center 202 East Fourth Street Vinton, IA 52349 319-472-4761 Everyone is WELCOME! On-Site, Carryout and Home Delivered meals are available! RESERVATIONS ARE REQUIRED We have a limited number of seats available each day.

Grain Indemnity Fund Assessment Begins September 1

IOWA DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
August 24, 2023 12:10 pm

The Grain Indemnity Fund serves as a low-cost insurance policy for Iowa farmersThe reinstatement of fees on grain sold to or deposited at Iowa-licensed grain dealers and warehouses as part of the Iowa Grain Depositors and Sellers Indemnity Fund (Grain Indemnity Fund) starts on September 1.

PROPERTY INSURANCE GETS INTERESTING IN IOWA

WILSON-HITE INSURANCE INC.
August 17, 2023 11:52 am

We are entering an unprecedented time in the insurance world unlike any we have seen before.   “Large reinsurance firms are pulling out of Iowa after a string of natural disasters, jeopardizing coverage for the state’s small-town farmers and residents,” Des Moines Register July 31.

East-Central Iowa REC Meets with Grassley Legislative Correspondent

ECI REC
August 15, 2023 9:15 pm

On Friday, August 11, East-Central Iowa Rural Electric Cooperative (ECI REC) had two special guests visit the office, Eli Harberts, a Legislative Correspondent in D.

Farm Succession and Estate Planning Workshop Sponsored by ISU Extension

IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY EXTENSION
August 4, 2023 6:00 am

Learn about the decisions involved with estate and farm succession planningIowa State University Extension and Outreach is offering a two-part Farm Succession and Estate Planning Workshop to help farm families begin important conversations and start putting transition plans on paper.

Fareway Round Up For Variety Raises More Than $171,000 For Children In Need

FAREWAY STORES
August 4, 2023 5:51 am

Fareway Stores, Inc. partnered with Variety - the Children’s Charity to conduct the seventh annual Round Up at the register in July at all 138 store locations, raising a total of $171,450.

How Prop 12 in California affects Pig Farmers

IOWA PORK PRODUCERS ASSOCIATION
August 2, 2023 4:25 pm

By Trish Cook guest editorial Iowa pig farmers care about their animals. We raise them from birth, feed them, nurture them, take care of their medical needs, and provide climate-controlled housing to ensure pigs are comfortable during the hot Iowa summers and frigid Iowa winters.

Opal & Hazel's August Newsletter

OPAL & HAZEL'S WOOD FIRED PIZZA
August 2, 2023 2:06 pm

July was a BIG one for us and our amazing team.August allows us to breathe a little 😀This month includes a Family Movie Night in Vinton, Two Weddings, Two Farmers Markets, Millstream Brewing Co, Atkins Watermelon Days and a trip back to wonderful Robins as well.

The Bridal Garden Welcomes Customers

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
July 31, 2023 12:06 pm

In October, the dreams of owner Emily Henkle, began to take shape. After endless hours of hard work, the business changed from a drab building into a gorgeous bridal shop.