Iowa Jobs for America’s Graduates announced that Hy-Vee, Iowa’s largest private employer, is renewing its commitment to students with a $50,000 donation to support iJAG programming. That programming features in-school, work-based and community experiences that help students discover, ...
Baker Group has opened a new regional office at 819 S. 32nd St. in Fort Dodge. The expansion strengthens the company’s ability to deliver services to north central Iowa, where the company has supported clients from its Des Moines headquarters. The new Fort Dodge office brings Baker Group closer to its growing base of industrial clients in the region.The local team will provide support in engineering, procurement and construction. It will also provide piping, process automation and comprehensive plant maintenance services. “We’ve had the privilege of serving the north ...
WEBSTER CITY — Ask Ron and Kathy Birkestrand about their years owning Osweiler’s and they will talk about the loyal employees who have made it all possible. They will also speak another language, the language of women’s ready-to-wear. Those sentences are peppered with brand names such ...
GOWRIE — Faith, passion, and community were at the forefront of Savanah Graves’ decision to open a beauty salon and boutique in Gowrie. Graves, a recent graduate of PCI Academy in Ames, and a Southeast Valley High School graduate, returned to Gowrie to open Savvy Beauty Salon & ...
The expansion of an apartment and townhome neighborhood on the east side of Fort Dodge has received $1 million worth of tax credits from the state. The Iowa Economic Development Authority announced the award of workforce housing tax credits Thursday. Five area projects received ...
CLAAS FARMPOINT is increasing its commitment to Iowa agriculture with a new service center at 3598 Maple Drive in Fort Dodge. It is the company’s second permanent location in the state. The expansion brings equipment, support and services even closer to area farmers, ensuring farmers’ ...
