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Alliant Energy urges customers to call 811 before they dig
For many, warm sunny weather equals being outdoors and working on home improvements. Whether you’re landscaping, installing a fence, or building a deck, Alliant Energy urges...
Iowa State Fair Grandstand, Admission Tickets on Sale Saturday
Tickets for the much-anticipated Iowa State Fair Grandstand shows go on sale Saturday at 10 a.m. through all Ticketmaster outlets. The 2012 line-up is presented by U.S. Cellular.
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Vinton Garden Club News: Members plan plant and bake sale April 20
VINTON GARDEN CLUB
March 28, 2012
The Vinton Garden Club member of the National Garden Clubs, Inc., C4entral Region, Federated Garden Clubs of Iowa, Inc. and District...
NFWL and NRA sponsor scholarship contest for young women
The National Foundation for Women Legislators and the National Rifle Association co-sponsor an academic scholarship contest for young women who are high school juniors and seni...
Earth Week a good time to consider homemade household cleaners
With Earth Week just around the corner, some may consider using homemade household cleaners. Commercial household cleaners are required by the government's Federal Hazardous Su...
Extension offers \'Money Talk: A Financial Course for Women\'
At some point in many women’s lives, they will have to make major financial decisions. Money Talk, an online class offered through Iowa State University Extension and Outreach, giv...
Iowa State Fair Campgrounds Open April 14 for Summer Fun
Warmer weather is here and, with Memorial Day around the corner, now is the perfect time to plan a worry-free weekend in the great outdoors. The Iowa State Fair Campgrounds has plenty of...
Deadline to Apply for Robert D. Blue Scholarship Draws Near
State Treasurer Michael Fitzgerald reminds students the deadline to apply for a Robert D. Blue Scholarship is drawing near. Applications must be submitted online at www.rdblue.org by Ma...
NCCC Oak 2 talking about energy conservation in Illinois
By: Gabriel Huang
AmeriCorps NCCC (National Civilian Community Corps) is in Champaign County working with the Champaign County Regional Planning Commission(CCRPC) fro...
4th Street Diner News
4th STREET DINER NEWS
On Monday, March 5th, the afternoon activity was a Pepper Card. There were 4 tables of players. Clete Friedman won 1st place with 304 points.&...