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Learn what's new in economic development around the Midwest and across the country.

June 2010

Iowa job market expected to be among strongest in nation.

December 2009

Alliant Energy's first owned-and-operated wind facility in Iowa begins operation

November 2009

Alliant Energy begins test burns of biomass in Cassville, WI.

August 2009

Janesville area small businesses can reduce monthly utility bills with new Alliant Energy and Focus on Energy initiative

May 2009

Wisconsin Power and Light Co. and Focus on Energy help Fond du Lac area small businesses maximize savings with energy efficiency

March 2009

Wisconsin Power and Light Company purchases development rights to Bent Tree Wind Farm

January 2009

Iowa Ranks #2 for Installed Wind Power Capacity, AWEA reports record growth for US wind industry

January 2009

Grinnell Mutual Reinsurance Company to receive custom rebate check.

December 2008

Cedar Ridge Wind Farm begins producing emissions-free energy. Company's first owned-and-operated wind facility to power approximately 17,000 homes.

December 2008

Iowa Travel Guide now available

December 2008

Wisconsin Specialty Protein is "going green" with its new facility. Reedsburg business using WPL Shared Savings program for energy-efficient design.

November 2008

Interstate Power and Light Company invests in new emission reduction controls at Sutherland Generating Station

November 2008

Alliant Energy helps Luther College's new science building go "green".

October 2008

Economic Gardening Workshops a success!

March 2008

Three Alliant Energy communities join Main Street program

March 2008

Best Communities for Young People in Alliant Energy territory