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2nd Street Businesses say Business Forward program does not do enough to help
"I think that the planning, the communication, the overall implementation definitely missed a lot of marks," Lenny Hoisington, the owner of Central Bark, a dog day care center said.
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Revitalize Dumont moves forward after asbestos work
Revitalize Dumont is getting back to work inside the former Dumont school building after spending much of the summer addressing asbestos issues. The group has continued making progress on the building, including a new roof over the gymnasium and additional electrical work. Revitalize Dumont President Roger Kregel says the roof project was one of the group’s biggest expenses this year.
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Made in Iowa announces 2026-27 market season at Hawkeye Downs
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa — Made in Iowa will host six artisan and women’s lifestyle market events at Hawkeye Downs Expo Center between October and April, beginning with a fall market, scarecrow festival and food drive Oct. 17-18. The events are designed to connect Iowa makers, bakers, farmers, artists and other small businesses with shoppers during the colder months, organizers said.
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Insurance Journal
Marsh Completes Acquisition of Iowa’s Accel Holdings
Marsh has completed its previously announced agreement to acquire Accel Holdings, a diversified independent insurance and advisory firm headquartered in Waverly, Iowa. Accel will operate within Marsh Agency. Terms of the acquisition were not disclosed. With the acquisition now closed, Marsh Agency’s Upper Midwest team has strengthened its presence in...
Des Moines Business Record
Made in Iowa recap: Sukup Manufacturing innovating for the next generation
For Sukup Manufacturing Co., innovation has never been limited to the products rolling off the manufacturing floor. It can mean a robot installed decades before automation became a manufacturing buzzword. It can mean building a childcare center across the street from the plant, opening an on-site health clinic or establishing an engineering presence in Ames to reach talent who might not initially envision a career in Sheffield, Iowa.
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Marion shop named a finalist in Iowa small business competition
MARION, Iowa (KCRG) - The Purple Wagon has advanced as one of five small businesses across Iowa competing to receive a $25,000 grand prize. Shop founder Karlee Peters is taking part in Main Street Iowa’s Open 4 Business competition. Finalists are judged on business innovation, community impact, growth potential, revenue and long-term stability.
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Gary Eubank shares six decades of John Deere history as plant guide
ANKENY, Iowa — Gary Eubank enjoyed his career building John Deere Farm Equipment. He had a long 48 and a half year career working at the John Deere Des Moines works. He was certified by his union as one of the most senior employees on the Deere payroll. Eubank,...
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Mason City gala crowns North Iowa's top entrepreneurs
MASON CITY, Iowa — Dean Snyder Construction Inc. of Clear Lake received the Legacy Award at the 2026 Pappajohn Entrepreneur Gala on September 24 at North Iowa Area Community College. The Legacy Award recognizes a business that has made significant contributions to North Iowa through vision, passion and leadership....
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Cedar Rapids neighborhood grocery store announces closure
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa — As he often does, Ben Anderson made a stop Wednesday at his neighborhood grocery store, but this time with a heavy heart. Matthew 25, the nonprofit operating Cultivate Hope Corner Store, announced Sept. 30, 2026, that it will be closing its doors on Dec. 18.
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Fired CNA Now Getting Unemployment Benefits
A certified nursing assistant that was fired from the Tripoli Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in August has been granted unemployment benefits, according to the Iowa Capital Dispatch. Susan McMullen was fired after ignoring residents’ call lights, not starting her work until 49 minutes after she had clocked in and remaining on break for more than 100 minutes. Administrative Law Judge Blair Bennett ultimately ruled that McMullen was eligible for unemployment benefits because the incident that led to her firing, the excessive breaks, did not constitute disqualifying misconduct because she had not been previously warned about such behavior.
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Regional Medical Center Names New CEO
The Governing Board of Trustees of Regional Medical Center (RMC) in Manchester have announced a new CEO. Glen Winekauf has been selected as the next Chief Executive Officer, effective early 2027. Regional Medical Center says Winekauf succeeds Danette Kramer, who will retire from RMC in late December following a dedicated and impactful career with the rural hospital.