EDEN PRAIRIE, MN – Winnebago Industries, Inc., a leading outdoor lifestyle product manufacturer, will reveal an all-electric concept motorhome developed by the company’s Advanced Technology Group (ATG) at the Florida RV Super…
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How To Create Great Content For Your Business Social Media Account
All business owners need to embrace social media as part of – and perhaps as the core of – their marketing plans. There is nothing like social media for giving you access…
3 Things You Didn’t Know About Home Warranties
Home warranty purchases are on the rise right now, and for a good reason. They provide peace of mind and help people protect their investments while safeguarding their finances. If you’re considering…
Locally-owned Prudent Produce acquires North Iowa Fresh
CLEAR LAKE – Prudent Produce announced today that they are joining forces with North Iowa Fresh to bring more local and healthy foods to Central and North-Central Iowa. Elkhart-based Prudent Produce has…
Gov. Reynolds signs proclamation that eases transportation rules for propane
DES MOINES – Gov. Kim Reynolds signed a proclamation that temporarily suspends regulatory provisions of Iowa law pertaining to hours of service for crews and drivers hauling propane. The proclamation is effective immediately and expires on February 5, 2022, at…
USDA sends additional $750 million to schools to feed kids
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack announced this week an adjustment in school meal reimbursements to help schools continue to serve children healthy and nutritious meals. This…
Iowa governor signs new public health disaster proclamation
DES MOINES – Gov. Reynolds signed a new Public Health Disaster proclamation that extends some regulatory relief for an additional 30 days. The proclamation can be found online here.
What Are the Best Universities in Iowa in The United States?
Iowa, the Heart of America, is a unique and picturesque place where completely unusual factors come together. There are green fields with cute farmhouses, and windmills as a tribute to an alternative…
What Are The Documents Needed To Apply For An Offshore High-Risk Merchant Account?
Are you looking to open an offshore merchant account? Well, getting a merchant account isn’t a piece of cake, particularly for a high-risk merchant. It means if your business comes under high-risk…
Iowa Judicial Branch launches first interactive court forms for self-represented Spanish speakers
DES MOINES – The Iowa Judicial Branch has launched its first interactive court forms for self-represented Spanish speakers, Divorcio sin Hijos (divorce with no children). Iowa Interactive Court Forms are free, easy-to-use…
Hy-Vee to place its own armed militia in stores to root out shoplifters, crooks and miscreants
WEST DES MOINES — As part of its ongoing efforts to ensure the health and safety of both its customers and employees, Hy-Vee is introducing its new Hy-Vee Retail Security team to…
WHY DO PEOPLE IN NY SWITCH TO VAPING?
Vaping has been a popular activity in the modern world for a while already. In fact, vaping has already moved from the position of top new things in this world. But, simultaneously,…
Casino Bonuses: How to Find Good Online Offers
Aside from regular winnings, casino bonuses are one of the biggest upsides of gambling. However, receiving such bonuses might be tricky if you lack sufficient experience and knowledge. But, if there’s one…
Todd Blodgett’s pro-Mohawk comments ruffle Globe-Gazette editor’s fur, is fired from nearly-kaput newspaper for second time since 2017
MASON CITY – Back in 2017, the-then editor of the Mason City Globe-Gazette, David Mayberry, terminated Todd Blodgett, who consistently wrote the most popular columns that the Globe-Gazette had ever published. Mayberry,…
Notice of proposed improvements at Mason City Municipal Airport
MASON CITY – The Mason City Airport Commission intends to undertake certain major improvements at the facility, and public hearings on the matter will be held soon. Posted on Thursday, December 23,…
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau opens inquiry into “buy now, pay later” credit
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) issued a series of orders to five companies offering “buy now, pay later” (BNPL) credit. The orders to collect information on the…
Iowa towns to save a total of more than $12 million through SRF interest rate reduction
DES MOINES – The Iowa Finance Authority (IFA) and the Iowa DNR announced that 25 municipalities with current State Revolving Fund (SRF) loans for water quality projects will save a total of…
Statewide independent review of Iowa’s prison system completed
DES MOINES – The Iowa Department of Corrections (IDOC) announced today that the statewide, independent external review of its prison system is complete. Following the tragic events of March 23, 2021, the…
Winnebago Industries Board of Directors approves quarterly cash dividend
EDEN PRAIRIE, MN – Winnebago Industries, Inc. (NYSE:WGO), a leading outdoor lifestyle product manufacturer, today announced that on December 15, 2021, the Company’s Board of Directors approved a quarterly cash dividend of…
Announcement: New 116-room Hyatt Place Hotel planned for downtown Mason City in mall parking lot
MASON CITY – Main Street Community Capital (MSCCap), a Dubuque, Iowa-based development company, today announced plans to construct a 116-room Hyatt Place hotel in Mason City, Iowa. Meyer Jabara Hotels (MJH) has…
What Can You Use Solar Energy For
There are many benefits to using environmentally friendly alternatives around the home and in the workplace, and they are coming more to light every day. If you are looking to take your…
4 Steps to Improving Your Trucking Business
The logistics industry is a temperamental one. Gas prices can change significantly overnight. Customers can take weeks or even months to pay their invoices. A vehicle breakdown can set a business back…
Iowa awards $4 million in career academy grants to prepare more students for high-demand fields
DES MOINES — The Iowa Department of Education awarded four $1 million competitive grants through the Career Academy Incentive Fund to prepare more high school students for success in college, postsecondary training…
Kim Reynolds to spend $100 million of Joe Biden’s American Rescue Plan – which she opposed – on Iowa’s water quality
DES MOINES – Gov. Kim Reynolds announced she is ready to spend tens-of-millions of dollars President Joe Biden and Democrats made possible (that she didn’t want), to make Iowa’s notoriously filthy, polluted…
North Iowa Area Community College receives a $2,000 grant for The Power of Beekeeping
MASON CITY – North Iowa Area Community College (NIACC) received a $2,000 grant for their Power of Beekeeping program. The grant is provided through Farm Credit Services of America’s (FCSAmerica) Working Here…
5 Incentives to Give to Potential Homebuyers
Are you struggling to sell your home? You may have to think harder and get creative to market your house fast. One of the common issues that deters potential homebuyers is having…
Mason City receives $50,000 grant from T-Mobile for “beautification project” of riverwalk in downtown
MASON CITY – Mason City received a $50,000 grant from T-Mobile for its planned “beautification project” of a riverwalk in downtown. T-Mobile revealed the names of 25 American small towns that will…
Fundraising Tips for Beginners – Everything You Need to Know
There are thousands of potential reasons for wanting to fundraise. You might be a political party looking to raise funds for your campaign. Or, you might be a charity that wants to…
NIACC receives a $1 million grant to help build a new regional center in Charles City
DES MOINES — The state of Iowa awarded four $1 million competitive grants through the Career Academy Incentive Fund to prepare more high school students for success in college, postsecondary training and…
How to Protect your Business from Cybersecurity in Two Ways
Even if we have made enormous strides in moving our society into the digital era, we have also taken on additional hazards as a result. There is a growing worry among organisations…
The rise of online gambling in the USA
Online gambling has become popular across America with a lot of states changing their gambling laws to allow people to visit online casinos and betting platforms across different states in America. You…
Top 3 Apps for Business Planning
Business cannot become profitable if there’s no proper plan. Thanks to modern technologies, you can create it, even from your phone. Such apps are helpful not only if you have a local…
Globe Gazette could be further doomed as “predatory” hedge fund attempts takeover
MASON CITY – A New York hedge fund with a history of acquiring newspapers and gutting already decimated newsrooms is attempting an aggressive, hostile takeover of Lee Enterprises, the owner of the…
USDA invests $633 million in climate-smart and resilient infrastructure for people in rural communities
SHREWSBURY, Pa., Dec. 03, 2021 – United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced the Department is investing $633 million to reduce the impacts of climate change (PDF, 394…
5 TIPS TO CONSIDER WHEN YOU CHOOSE SECURITY SYSTEMS FOR HOME
When it comes to picking a security system for your first home, you may have many questions: How secure do I need my home to be? Is it better to have an…
The Advantages of Online Casino Bonuses
Online casino bonuses are a great way to get the most out of your gambling experience. Whether you’re a new player who is trying to break into the world of online casino…
How the Gambling Market Changed in the Last Year
One of the most popular pastimes in the world is gambling. People all around the world love to gamble – even if it is just a little. And the gambling world is…
Jeff Bezos donates $100M to the Obama Foundation in honor of Congressman John Lewis
CHICAGO — The Obama Foundation announced Jeff Bezos is giving $100M – the largest individual contribution received to date—in honor of civil rights icon Congressman John Lewis, and to help expand the…
Theresa Greenfield has been appointed RD State Director for Iowa
DES MOINES – President Joe Biden this week announced his intent to appoint six U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) regional positions, including four Farm Service Agency (FSA) State Executive Directors and two…
What Does Virtual Reality Mean For Your Business
From generation to generation, the world is changing. The way that we interact with one another, both socially and commercially, is changing along with it. Perhaps one of the biggest drivers of…