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Knoxville races cancellation causes concern for local businesses
The Lucas Oil Late Model Knoxville Nationals were canceled due to constant rains, impacting local businesses that rely on the event for revenue. The Lucas Oil Late Model Knoxville Nationals were canceled earlier this week, and local businesses say that's going to hurt their bottom line. Jason Reed, the general...
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WATCH: Fairfield Dental Clinic Receives Small Business of the Week Award from Senator Ernst’s Office
The Fairfield Dental Clinic was officially presented with U.S. Senator Joni Ernst’s Small Business of the Week award on Wednesday, September 16th, when Michele Beck, a representative from Ernst’s office, visited the clinic to personally deliver the recognition. As Ottumwa Radio previously reported back in June, the clinic...
Des Moines Business Record
Pella Corp. hires new operations executive
Pella Corp. has named Rob Adams executive vice president of operations, effective Sept. 14. Adams, who has more than 30 years of experience in manufacturing, industrial products and consumer goods, most recently served as senior vice president and chief manufacturing and supply chain officer for American Woodmark Corp. In his new role, Adams will lead Pella’s manufacturing, engineering and supply chain organizations while focusing on building a more connected, flexible and scalable operation. “Rob brings the operational depth and people leadership to help lead Pella’s next phase of growth,” Pella Corp. President and CEO Emily Videtto said in a prepared statement. “He has built and transformed complex operations at scale by developing strong teams, embracing technology and driving disciplined execution.” Adams has a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering and a master’s degree in management from Drexel University.
kilj.com
Mount Pleasant School Board Discusses New Media Company Broadcasting Proposal
The Mount Pleasant Community School District Board of Directors spent much of Monday night’s regular board meeting discussing a proposed five-year media and broadcasting agreement with Hedgepost LLC, doing business as Amplify-MP. No action was taken. The board is expected to continue the discussion and potentially vote on the agreement at its October 12th meeting.
KCRG
Sidewalk construction uncovered a coal chute, leading to a dispute over repair costs
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Building a profitable cow herd starts with the right replacement heifers
BLAKESBURG, Iowa - With the beef industry in expansion mode and replacement females bringing historic prices, producers face some of the most important herd management decisions they've made in years. Speaking at the Sandeen Genetics Pasture Walk, Iowa State University Extension Beef Specialist Patrick Wall encouraged cattle producers to think...
kciiradio.com
Opportunity for Small Business Owners as Goldman Sachs Rep Stops by Kalona Next Week
A representative from the Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses Program will make a stop in Kalona next week, giving small business owners a chance to learn more about opportunities created by the program. A representative will be in town next Tuesday, September 22nd. Owners of small businesses that have been...
travelmag.com
This Massive Iowa Country Store Is Basically A Rural Costco With Fresh Groceries
I knew this was more than a normal grocery run when my cart held cheese, bulk spices, quilting fabric, and half a pantry. Suddenly, the trunk felt very small. This massive country market in southern Iowa sells far more than groceries. You will find bulk foods, deli meats, baking supplies, candy, clothing, kitchen gear, fabric, and plenty of unexpected finds.
insideradio.com
Riverfront Broadcasting To Revive Four Iowa Stations Purchased From Connoisseur.
South Dakota-based Riverfront Broadcasting has purchased Connoisseur Media’s four-station Iowa cluster, which the company shut down in June. Terms of the deal have not yet been disclosed. According to the Newton Daily News, Riverfront’s owners, Carolyn and Doyle Becker, plan to relaunch the former formats of all four stations...
ottumwaradio.com
Wasko Hardware in Keosauqua Sold After 21 Years, to Become Warner’s Hardware and Supply
After more than 21 years of ownership, Wasko Hardware near downtown Keosauqua has been sold, with new owners set to take over October 1st, according to a social media post from the store. Joe and Susan Wasko announced that Brandon and Lizzie Warner, a local couple, will take over ownership...
farmprogress.com
Hay trolleys transformed American haying
A farmer stands on a fully loaded hay wagon and “sticks the fork” into a large batch of loose hay. A team of horses pulls a heavy rope, and with help from a configuration of pulleys, several hundred pounds of fresh hay slowly ascend toward the haymow. Once...