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.

VFW 8884 accompanies students to VA Hospital for tour

DALE HENRY
December 26, 2011 2:32 pm

VFW Post 8884 accompanied 55 students from the North Linn High School to the VA Medical Center in Iowa City on December 21st. The students visited the Dental Lab, the Chemo/Dialysis Departments, X-Ray, Lab, and Mortuary.

It's a Girl!

VINTON TODAY
December 23, 2011 4:26 pm

Nikone and Georgia Sysouchanh of Waukee happily announce the birth of their daughter, Annie Louise on Monday, December 5, 2011 at 8:10 am. Annie weighed 5 lbs 15 oz and was 18.

Amvets 218 and VFW Post 8884 honor volunteers

DALE HENRY
December 22, 2011 9:01 am

The Vinton Amvets 218 and the VFW Post 8884 and families, met for their annual Christmas party. 41 members and families met attended. The highlight of the evening, was when VFW Commander - Dale Henry presented John Gualtier with a plaque recognizing his 6,525 volunteer hours at the Iowa City VA Hospital, he has volunteered for 20 years there.

CP Historical Society Elects

RICK HANNEN
December 18, 2011 3:17 pm

  Officers, Plans 2012 Theme At its last regular meeting of the winter on Nov. 29, the Center Point Historical Society elected 2012 officers: president—Philip Andersen, vice president—Jalaa McNeal, secretary—Sharon Hannen, treasurer—Teresa Scheeler, historian—Virginia Benson, directors Lois Rowe and Linda Schlicht (joining Jon Novak already on the board.