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Clean energy company opens office in Gowrie

GOWRIE — Invenergy, a Midwest-based developer and operator of clean energy facilities, opened an office in Gowrie this week. The Gowrie office is Invenergy’s second local office in Webster County. It will serve as a central point for community members to learn about wind energy and the ...

Supercharging soil with algae

Ever wonder how farmers like Russell Hedrick of North Carolina win national corn growing contests? While there’s no silver bullet, Hedrick used a system of biological inputs and regenerative management practices to help him reach 459.1 bushels per acre in 2022 — a milestone many corn ...

Helpful smiles on the road

Regular customers of the Fort Dodge Hy-Vee store may spot some familiar helpful smiles on a big truck cruising by. That is because the photos of two long-serving employees — Renee Kapustka and Kurt Kuiper — have been placed on a pair of the supermarket chain’s trucks. Placing big ...

UnityPoint Health named ‘Top Place To Work in Healthcare’

For the fourth year in a row, UnityPoint Health has been recognized as one of the top places to work in health care in the country. Becker’s Healthcare named UnityPoint Health one of the “150 Top Places to Work in Healthcare” for 2025. According to Becker’s Healthcare, the ...

Raccoon River Coffeehouse brews excitement in Lake City

LAKE CITY — If the tempting flavors of macchiato, fresh-baked caramel rolls or homemade muffins sound like a great way to start the day, it’s easy to get your fix at the Raccoon River Coffeehouse in Lake City. “I never thought I’d be running a coffee shop or any type of business in ...

Calhoun County loan fund supports local business growth

ROCKWELL CITY — The Calhoun County Economic Development Corp. has announced the availability of funding through its revolving loan fund program. The program is designed to support new and expanding businesses across Calhoun County with access to low-interest financing that can help spark ...