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DES MOINES — Iowa’s July precipitation was 3.75 inches, 1.51 inches below normal for the month, according to the latest Water Summary Update. Some locations in southern Iowa had July rainfall of
Compared to other types of investments, purchasing a property has several unique benefits and key considerations. However, as with any investment, there are also risks involved. When done correctly, investing in property
If you own a transport business, it’s important to be aware of the criminal charges that could be brought against you. In this article, we will discuss four tips for protecting your
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Tthe Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) took action against U.S. Bank for illegally accessing its customers’ credit reports and opening checking and savings accounts, credit cards, and lines of
DES MOINES – Today, Governor Reynolds and the Department of Management Office of the Chief Information Officer (OCIO) announced the release of a new broadband map of Iowa, reporting the conditions of
DES MOINES – Iowa Attorney General Tom Miller and a bipartisan group of AGs announced an agreement in principle to address the opioid crisis for the second time this week. The proposed
Starting a new production company can be a daunting task, but with careful planning and execution it can be a successful venture. Of course, it’s a little risky, cause the industry must
DES MOINES – Iowa Attorney General Tom Miller accuses Philip Morris, USA, R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Co., and 16 other tobacco companies of defrauding Iowa of more than $133 million, according to a
DES MOINES – Wednesday, Gov. Kim Reynolds announced appointments to Iowa’s boards and commissions. The following appointments are subject to Senate confirmation: Bioscience Development Board Rebecca Fusselman, Story Board of Chiropractic Jennifer
If you’re looking for ways to improve your business and take marketing to another level, you should try marketing. Marketing is a great way to attract new customers and increase profits. In
WEST DES MOINES – Hy-Vee Chairman and CEO Randy Edeker named Aaron Wiese as Hy-Vee’s next CEO, effective Oct. 1, 2022. Wiese is currently vice chairman of Hy-Vee, Inc. and president of
Traffic collisions can be very frightening and traumatic experiences. If you are involved in a traffic collision, it is important to know what to do to protect yourself and the other drivers
Struts stabilize your vehicle during high speeds and ensure a comfortable ride. Struts are shock absorbers reinforced with springs and have been in use since the early 1950s. They can malfunction and
EDEN PRAIRIE, MN – Winnebago Industries, Inc. (NYSE: WGO), a leading outdoor lifestyle product manufacturer, announced today that it has appointed Casey Tubman as President of Newmar Corporation, effective August 1, 2022.
As a medical worker, you might know everything about how to practice medicine and be in private medical practice. But medical school doesn’t teach you about business and marketing. Unfortunately, your skills,
DES MOINES – Gov. Kim Reynolds has issued a disaster proclamation for Allamakee, Clayton, Harrison, Shelby, and Winneshiek counties in response to recent severe weather. The governor’s proclamation allows state resources to be utilized
Standing out from the competition is essential in today’s business world. If you want to be successful, you need to find a way to differentiate yourself from everyone else. In this article,
Mental health issues are one of the most common challenges encountered by business owners and entrepreneurs. This is because being a business owner or entrepreneur is not an easy task. It is
Getting a car is not an easy process. It usually takes one incident where your existing car gives up on you to realize that getting a new automobile is the way to
Old-school Runescape, also known as OSRS, is a 2007 MMORPG that was recently re-released in August of 2018. While it doesn’t have the same player base as modern-day Runescape, it has been
MASON CITY – The Cerro Gordo County Community Foundation (CGCCF) held its 2022 grant awards celebration at the Ventura Community Center on July 20, announcing the distribution of $130,968.90 to 27 projects
MASON CITY – An audit of the City of Mason City’s finances was released this week. Kronlage & Olson, P.C., Certified Public Accountants today released an audit report on the City of
FOREST CITY – Winnebago, the flagship brand in outdoor lifestyle product manufacturer Winnebago Industries, Inc., announced a new mobile app at its annual Grand National Rally event for owners. The robust, customizable app
DES MOINES – Governor Kim Reynolds and the Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA) announced $4.65 million in grant funding for the following three projects through Destination Iowa. The $100 million program, announced in April,
Few activities are as therapeutic as playing poker with your friends at home. And, while playing games at home is a lot of fun, it would be even more fun if you
It can be tough to find the right people for your business. You want to make sure that you hire people who are qualified and who will be a good fit for
Cloud computing started from an idea in the mid 1900s, but the technology became mainstream only in the mid 2000s. However, cloud computing spread rapidly as the IT industry developed higher computer
There are many jobs available to those who wish to make a difference in the lives of others. Some of these jobs require years of training and education, while others can be
As a business owner, it is crucial that you know how to manufacture your product properly. If you do not have the necessary skills or knowledge, you could end up wasting a
MASON CITY – Those of you craving hot, tasty carbs to fill your round tummy can begin to drool as PretzelMaker announced they are bringing a new location to Mason City’s South
It seems like a simple task to organize your study notes. But you probably think it’s not such an easy task if you haven’t put your existing notes, loose-leaf sheets, notebooks, notes,
FOREST CITY – For more than 50 years, Winnebago, the flagship brand of outdoor lifestyle product manufacturer Winnebago Industries, Inc., has welcomed its owner community to Forest City, Iowa for the Grand
MASON CITY – The NIACC John Pappajohn Entrepreneurial Center conducted the Youth Entrepreneurial Academy on June 13-17 sponsored by the John K. and Luise V. Hanson Foundation. The academy is offered annually
Portrait photography is one of the top three specializations for photographers. But, what are the top portrait photography tips to ensure that your photos look their best? Well, it’s time to find
Renewal experts are in charge of ensuring that clients renew their contractual agreements with a firm. Traditionally, the contract renewal procedure starts with contract expiry and works backward to design a client contact cycle, giving the consumer adequate time to renew before the contract expires.
Want to know whether a service mesh is truly worth it? This guide has got all the information you need. Using a service mesh comes with a variety of different benefits when
There are a lot of different debit cards on the market these days, and it can be tough to know which one is right for you. That’s why it’s so important to
The modern-day business sector is evolving at a fast pace. There is strong competition in almost every industry. Therefore, business owners are expected to come up with innovative strategies and techniques to
DES MOINES – Recently, Governor Kim Reynolds and the Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA) announced $16.5 million in grant funding for the following four projects through Destination Iowa. The $100 million program, announced in
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