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MASON CITY – Energy experts will be in Mason City April 29 through May 11 conducting free energy assessments. Small businesses will see immediate savings from this energy-saving program offered by Alliant
WASHINGTON, April 29, 2014 – Today, USDA Secretary Tom Vilsack announced additional support and resources for America’s small and midsized farmers and ranchers. Today’s announcement includes $7 million in university research awards
TORRANCE, Calif., April 28, 2014 – Toyota Financial Services (TFS) today announced that the company will relocate its North American headquarters to North Dallas (Plano), Texas. The move—which is not expected to
WASHINGTON – The Federal Reserve Board on Monday announced it is requiring Bank of America Corporation to resubmit its capital plan and to suspend planned increases in capital distributions. The decision relates
AMES – Renewable Energy Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: REGI), this week announced it has reached a new milestone, having sold a cumulative one billion gallons of advanced biofuel during its 17 year history.
DES MOINES – Natural Gas prices in Iowa were up $.18 this week, closing at $4.75 / MMbtu. Crude Oil Summary The price of global crude oil fell this week on the
Washington, D.C. – The Federal Communications Commission today took steps to provide more spectrum for general consumer use, carrier-grade small cell deployments, fixed wireless broadband services, and other innovative uses, through the
WASHINGTON – Lowe’s Home Centers, one of the nation’s largest home improvement retailers, has agreed to implement a comprehensive, corporate-wide compliance program at its more than 1,700 stores nationwide to ensure its
WASHINGTON – Showa Corp., an automotive parts manufacturer based in Saitama, Japan, has agreed to plead guilty and to pay a $19.9 million criminal fine for its role in a conspiracy to
FOREST CITY – Winnebago Industries, Inc. last week unveiled exciting new 2015 models to the Company’s dealer partners at The Mirage in Las Vegas, NV. The new vintage-inspired Winnebago Brave was introduced
WASHINGTON, April 20, 2014 – Kraft Foods Group, Inc., a Columbia, Mo., establishment is recalling approximately 96,000 pounds of Oscar Mayer Classic Wieners because the products may contain Classic Cheese Dogs in
MASON CITY – If you are looking for a career change or simply a new skill that could lead to a new job, NIACC may have an option for you. North Iowa
DES MOINES – Gov. Terry E. Branstad today announced he will participate in a press conference tomorrow, Friday, April 18, 2014, at 11:30 a.m. at West Des Moines’ City Hall. Branstad and
NIT – According to the AFL-CIO’s 2014 Executive PayWatch website, the average CEO of a company based in Iowa made $2,596,692, which is 67 times more than the $38,679 earned by the
ALBERT LEA, MINNESOTA – April 16, 2014 – Alliant Energy’s Minnesota utility and Southern Minnesota Energy Cooperative (SMEC) filed a joint application this week with the Minnesota Public Utilities Commission (MPUC) seeking approval of
JOB OPENING: Meter Reader The City of Mason City seeks an energetic individual to read meters for the Water Supply Division. This is a temporary seasonal position from approximately mid-May – October
CLEAR LAKE – Jeff Nichols of Grand Junction, Colorado, has been hired as the new Chief Executive Officer of Opportunity Village. Nichols will begin his duties sometime in June 2014, following the
FOREST CITY – The Waldorf College Education department will host student capstone presentations on Thursday, May 1 in the Atrium Conference Room. The formal presentations will be observed by the members of
MASON CITY – Dance the night away at the Surf Ballroom. Learn basic ballroom dance steps and practice to shine on the dance floor with teachers Clyde and Kathy Janssen. Fox trot,
AMES, Iowa – The expansion of Iowa’s wine industry in recent years shows its potential to become a regional leader, an Iowa State University professor said this week. A recent study from
MASON CITY – The City of Mason City has an opening at the Charles H. MacNider Museum for an Office Manager. This individual will assist the Museum Director in coordinating office services,
DES MOINES – Wholesale ethanol prices continued to trend upward with a $.55 rise last week, closing at $3.52. This is the third week in a row ethanol has seen double digit
CHARLES CITY – The Charles City Fire Department is seeking candidates for the position of Volunteer Firefighter. The purpose of the Volunteer Firefighter is to provide excellent response to various emergencies in
LISLE, Ill. – Today, Universal Technical Institute, Inc. (NYSE: UTI), the nation’s leading provider of post-secondary education for students seeking careers as professional automotive, diesel, collision repair, motorcycle and marine technicians, is
ALTOONA – As Staples office stores moves to integrate more postal services into their retail locations, a labor union representing postal workers will stage a rallies in opposition. So far, 80 Staples
CEDAR RAPIDS – Trees are a critical part of the Midwestern landscape. This year, forestry groups are again recognizing the work from Alliant Energy to promote healthy trees across its service territory.
MASON CITY – A “TechBrew” will be held Tuesday, April 15 at Mason City Brewing, 28 E. State St., Mason City. These informal gatherings bring entrepreneurs, technologists, business people and funders together
MANLY – An established automotive shop specializing in tires and wheels is currently looking to hire a front counter person with strong customer service skills, as well as a strong mechanical background,
NORTH IOWA – The North Iowa Corridor Economic Development Corporation today announced that Shaun Arneson, Corridor Vice President of Existing Business & Project Management, will serve as Interim President of the organization
MUSCATINE, Iowa – A Muscatine County judge today ordered Grain Processing Corporation of Muscatine to pay a record civil penalty and must reduce air pollutant emissions at the company’s Muscatine corn processing
FOREST CITY – Winnebago Industries, Inc. (NYSE:WGO), today reported financial results for the Company’s second quarter fiscal period ended March 1, 2014. Second-Quarter Fiscal 2014 Results Revenues for the Fiscal 2014 second
MASON CITY – The North Iowa Area Community College (NIACC) Foundation announced this week the addition of a new member to its Board of Directors. Larry Pump of Rockford is a Certified
DES MOINES – On Monday, March 24th, a coalition of small business owners, community organizations, labor organizations, and faith leaders will launch Raise the Wage Iowa in support of raising the minimum
MASON CITY – The Mason City Public Library, Mason City, Iowa seeks an energetic individual to assist with various duties at the Library. Responsible for helping users of the Library with computers,
MASON CITY – The City of Mason City, IA is accepting applications for part-time Before and After School Program staff to work during the 2013 -2014 school year. Staff hired will be
CEDAR RAPIDS – Volunteers in communities across Iowa will soon plant a diverse mix of hundreds of trees with the help of Branching Out grants. These grants are awarded through a partnership
WASHINGTON – MyNicKnaxs, LLC. announced a recall of: Magic Slim, Fruta Bio, SlimEasy, Super Fat Burning Bomb, Slim Xtreme, Meizi Evolution, Meizitang Strong Version Botanical Slimming, Jianfeijindan Activity Girl, and Japan Hokkaido
WASHINGTON – Ben Venue Laboratories is recalling a lot of Acetylcysteine Solution 10 percent because a piece of glass particle was found in a vial. Acetylcysteine is used to help clear abnormal,
FOREST CITY – Today, Winnebago Industries (WGO) announced the launch of the RV industry’s first lifestyle website. The site, www.winnebagolife.com, nicknamed goLife, brings a fresh perspective to the RV industry. The goLife
DES MOINES – Travel Iowa, part of the iowa tourism office, this morning introduced a new ad campaign. Governor Terry Branstad and Lt. Governor Kim Reynolds helped launch campaign designed to entice