AmeriCorps NCCC Class 18 Team Leader Spotlight: Monica Hodges

ANGELA SARRELS
January 10, 2012 12:43 am

  Name: Monica Hodges Hometown: Seattle, Washington   Monica is serving a second year with AmeriCorps NCCC. She was a Corps Member last year at the Vinton campus.

AmeriCorps NCCC Class 18 Team Leaders are in Vinton: Go Team Green!

ANGELA SARRELS
January 9, 2012 2:05 pm

    Class 18 Team Leaders began arriving last Wednesday in Vinton. The campus welcomed six Support Team Leaders on Wednesday, January 4 and 21 Field Team Leaders arrive today.

New Deduction Amounts for College Savings Iowa in 2012

STATE TREASURER, MICHAEL FITZGERALD
January 5, 2012 9:31 am

  State Treasurer Michael L. Fitzgerald announced today that the deduction amount for College Savings Iowa has once again been raised. "Iowa taxpayers can now deduct the first $2,975 they contribute to each College Savings Iowa beneficiary account from their state taxable income," said Fitzgerald.

Ultrasound Pregnancy Exam Demo Featured in Replacement Heifer Development

BENTON COUNTY EXTENSION
January 4, 2012 9:44 pm

  Ultrasound has been used in the livestock industry for over 25 years, however its use for pregnancy examinations has grown recently.

Corn Rootworm Resistance a Featured Topic at Crop Conference on January 25

BENTON COUNTY EXTENSION
January 4, 2012 9:44 pm

  Erin Hodgson, ISU Extension Entomologist, is the keynote speaker to discuss corn rootworm resistance at the Iowa State University Extension Crop Advantage Conference on January 25 at the Hawkeye Community College – Tama Hall, Waterloo, IA.

Alliant Energy promotes Iowa Pipeline Association awareness training

ALLIANT ENERGY
January 4, 2012 3:24 pm

  Alliant Energy promotes Iowa Pipeline Association awareness training Emergency Responders and Public Officials are encouraged to attend educational event   CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa – January 4, 2012 – Interstate Power and Light Company (IPL), an Alliant Energy company, is participating in the Iowa Pipeline Association’s 2012 Pipeline Awareness and Education training offered at locations throughout the state.

Elwynn Taylor Featured at Crop Conference on January 26

BENTON COUNTY EXTENSION
January 4, 2012 10:24 am

  Elwynn Taylor, ISU Extension Climatologist, will be the lead-off speaker at the Iowa State University Extension Crop Advantage Series at 9:00 a.

Highly Erodible Land and Wetland Provisions Reminder

BETH GRABAU
January 3, 2012 6:36 pm

  John R. Whitaker, State Executive Director of USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA) in Iowa reminds landowners and operators that in order to receive payments from USDA, compliance with Highly Erodible Land (HEL) and Wetland Conservation (WC) provisions are required.

Treasurer Fitzgerald: A New Years Resolution for all Iowans

STATE TREASURER, MICHAEL FITZGERALD
January 3, 2012 12:32 pm

  State Treasurer Michael Fitzgerald has a New Year's resolution for everyone – prevent your money from becoming unclaimed property.

Surprise Card Shower for Larry Woolison

LISA CLARK
December 27, 2011 2:13 am

  A card shower for my dad, Larry Woolison is taking place for his 65th birthday on January 1st. It is also a SURPRISE. Please send cards to my dad in c/o Robert Woolison, 3817 Spruce Wood Ct.