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March 2008

Best Communities for Young People in Alliant Energy territory

March 2008

Three Alliant Energy communities join Main Street program

December 2007

New State Funds Available to Help Iowa's Targeted Industries

September 2007

Fond du Lac and Iowa City Recognized as Best Places to Live and Play

August 2007

Dubuque Named 2007 All-America City

August 2007

Iowa One of Least Expensive States to Do Business In

April 2007

Alliant Energy Communities Among Best for Businesses and Careers

April 2007

Dubuque a Big Mover in "Boomtowns 2007" Survey

January 2007

Minnesota and Wisconsin Make the "Honor Roll" in National Economic Assessment

December 2006

Nation's Outstanding Schools in Alliant Energy Communities

October 2006

Iowa's New Great Places Revealed

September 2006

Economic Strength Rankings Released

June 2006

Six MSAs in Alliant Energy Territory Earn Quality of Life Distinction

March 2006

Albert Lea, Mason City, Ottumwa and Platteville on list of top micropolitans for economic success

February 2006

Top ethanol-producing states are home to Alliant Energy territory

September 2005

Staples Distribution Center announced in Beloit, Wisconsin

July 2005

Ames and Madison Designated 5-Star Business Opportunity Metros

May 2005

Metro Areas in Alliant Energy States Noted for Well-Educated Workers

May 2005

Iowa among Top 10 Competitive States

April 2005

Industrial Project Development Exceeds $7.7 Billion in Wisconsin

March 2005

Minnesota Governor Announces Statewide Contest for Breakthrough Ideas

March 2005

Five Alliant Energy Communities Earn Five-Star Quality of Life Distinction

March 2005

DOE Announces Plant-Wide Assessment Solicitation

March 2005

Albert Lea on top 10 list of micropolitans for its economic success

February 2005

Iowa in Top 10 When it Comes to Health Care Expenses

January 2005

Alliant Energy Communities Among Nation's Outstanding Schools

December 2004

Wisconsin's Governor Outlines State's Strategy in Life Sciences

December 2004

USDA Announces Section 9006 Energy Grant/Loan Program

November 2004

Alliant Energy Communities Among America's Best Performing Cities

November 2004

National Trust announces new Hart Family Fund for Small Towns

November 2004

University of Iowa Ranked #9 in List of Most Entrepreneurial Campuses

October 2004

Lowe's announces new millwork facility for Janesville, Wisconsin

September 2004

Alliant Energy assists Wright County, Iowa with entrepreneurial project

September 2004

Independent Study Touts Iowa's Leading Role in the Bioscience Industries

August 2004

German company announces plans for oat fiber plant in Cedar Rapids, Iowa

July 2004

Midwest Dominates List of Best Metros for Business Expansion

July 2004

Alliant Energy Communities Named Top 'Agurbs' in Boomtown USA

June 2004

mC Global to Develop Business in Fort Madison, Iowa

June 2004

Burlington, Iowa, Receives Great American Main Street Award

June 2004

Alliant Energy Communities Named in Quality of Life Quotient Study

May 2004

Kraft Continues to Expand in Mason City, Iowa

April 2004

Quality Pork Processors to locate in Albert Lea, Minn.

May 2004

Madison Ranked #1 City for Business and Careers

February 2004

ADM, Lasaffre to Build Yeast Plant in Cedar Rapids, Iowa

 

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