MOORLAND — Sara Dallman literally built Secrets Exceptional Resale from the ground up 25 years ago. Now, preparing for retirement, Dallman says her successful consignment business will remain open and may soon be under new ownership. “I have wonderful consignors,” said Dallman. ...
The local MIDAS Council Of Governments will receive $7,500 in federal funding through the Iowa Department of Transportation. MIDAS was one of four recipients of the funding which was provided for eight Iowa projects that total more than $2.1 million. According to Shirley Helgevold, executive director for MIDAS, the funding will be used for marketing of the MIDAS services using radio, digital media, and promotional media. The federal funding, plus a local match of $1,875, is typically requested by the agency each year. “DART provides people a lower cost way to travel,” said ...
ROCKWELL CITY — Calhoun County Economic Development Corp., a non-profit organization dedicated to fostering economic growth in Calhoun County, has unveiled a refreshed brand identity. The new logo, tagline, and website reflect the organization’s ongoing evolution and its mission to ...
WEBSTER CITY — Peggy Joslin has a long story to tell, but there’s a twist to it. She opened her store, Country Twist Boutique, in downtown Webster City this fall fully intent on putting the “WE in Webster.” Joslin took her retail knowledge and mixed it with her roots to create a ...
Some American troops serving overseas will be getting care packages this holiday season thanks to an effort conducted by financial advisers in northwest Iowa. “It’s giving back to those that have decided to enlist and protect our rights and freedoms,” said Gabe Pettit, a Fort Dodge financial adviser with Edward Jones. Pettit and Ryan Kent, the other Edward Jones financial adviser in Fort Dodge, are participating in the effort, which includes financial advisers in their company’s northwest Iowa district. Kent and Pettit are accepting donations of items to be included in ...
