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Glik’s features fashion made in the USA
April 7, 2013 Family-owned and operated businesses have contributed massively to the growth of the American economy since the nation’s earliest days. The Glik’s chain of stores is a good example of that phenomenon. more »»
Open for Business Challenge deadline approaching
April 7, 2013 Local entrepreneurs seeking to establish a business are in luck. Paresh Bhatt, owner and general manager of Comfort Inn in Fort Dodge, has helped fund the Open For Business Challenge. more »»
Peterson supports Make-A-Wish
April 7, 2013 MANSON — A part of its annual company party, Peterson Transportation Inc., chooses a local charity to support. This year, Make-A-Wish Iowa was the company’s chosen organization. more »»
DTN: Acreage report doesn’t help supply
April 7, 2013 Darin Newsom, DTN’s senior market analyst, called the March 28 acreage and stock reports “interesting” with “questionable numbers” but said they don’t show enough acres planted to corn and soybeans... more »» 
At ease with ag talk
April 7, 2013 DES MOINES — Talk isn’t cheap when it comes to farming and food. more »»
Food safety workshop slated in Webster County
April 7, 2013 Iowa State University Extension and Iowa Small Business Development will host a Food Safety Workshop from 8:30 a.m. to noon on April 26 at the Webster County Extension office, 217 S. 25th S. more »»
Extension hosting viticulture program
April 7, 2013 Those with grape vines wanting to learn more about vineyard pruning, drought management and fertilization may attend a workshop set from 9 a.m. more »»
Former FD?businessman leaves legacy
March 31, 2013 Longtime Fort Dodge residents will remember Jeff Jacox as a key player in making one of the town’s many family businesses — Bock Bros. Welding Supply Co. — a 20th-century success story. more »»
Town & Country seeks projects
March 31, 2013 Town & Country Insurance and IMT Group are searching for nonprofit organizations to receive grants for their projects. more »» 
Iowa Home Care is on the move
March 24, 2013 Just about everybody is at least somewhat aware of the life-enhancing options hospitals and nursing homes have to offer. Health care in an institutional setting can be both expensive and intimidating. more »»
Retired ambassador will speak at Corn Belt annual meeting
March 24, 2013 HUMBOLDT — “Rooted in Our Communities” is the theme for the 2012 Corn Belt Power Cooperative Annual Meeting April 3 at the Best Western Starlite Village, Fort Dodge. more »» 
Nutrient reduction 101 reaches Kossuth
March 24, 2013 WESLEY — Iowa State University brought its basic nutrient reduction strategy team to Wesley on March 14 to outline for about 55 farmers what they can do to help Iowa meet its goal of reducing, by 45... more »» 
Dayton Ag Drainage changes hands
March 24, 2013 DAYTON — Millions of acres of Iowa’s farmland has been tiled in order to help ensure proper drainage of water. more »» 
Mouws are cleaning up with The Washboard
March 17, 2013 Doing laundry is a reality faced by just about everyone. A new business at 100 S. 12th S. more »»
Financial literacy program set for FD
March 17, 2013 Money Smart Week is coming to Fort Dodge in April, but some related activities will begin this week. more »»
Home-selling program will be Monday
March 17, 2013 Local housing experts will provide a free, open-to-the-public program on home selling at 1:30 p.m. Monday in the Friendship Haven Celebration Center, 420 Kenyon Road. more »»
Northwest Bank recognized as top volume lender
March 17, 2013 Northwest Bank has been recognized as a top lender in the state of Iowa by the U.S. Small Business Administration for Fiscal Year 2012. more »»
Curves announces annual food drive, will donate a portion of profits
March 17, 2013 Curves International announces its 15th Annual Food Drive, “Feed the Need,” and challenges Curves’ club members in the U.S. and Canada to meet a goal of 100,000 donations through Saturday. more »» 
To save farmers’ lives
March 17, 2013 FARMHAMVILLE — Death by suffocation caused by grain entrapment is an all too common issue throughout the farming industry. more »» |
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