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Cooper’s big break

Dan Dix, general manager of NEW Cooperative, admittedly wasn’t sure what the name of the little town off in the distance was when he eyed an existing Morton shed along Iowa Highway 4 as the place from which to stake a claim on the local anhydrous ammonia market. The town was Cooper (pop. miniscule). So in 2014, NEW branded its newest agronomy division outpost as Cooper - even though, technically, 2272 Neola Ave. is a Jefferson address. But what’s in a name? Cooper quickly became NEW’s leading market for anhydrous. “We’ve built it, and they’ve come,” Dix explained ...

Bowling through a pandemic

HUMBOLDT — When Shawn Sturtz returned to school after Christmas break in 1983, he was thrilled to tell his friends what Santa brought him. It wasn’t the latest gadget or gizmo, though. In fact, it wasn’t really a toy at all. Rather, it was a place. His parents, Roger and Jackie ...

Escaping the pandemic

Selling the idea of fun typically isn’t that much of a challenge for the staff at Fort Frenzy, 3232 First Ave. S. But during the COVID-19 era where people are encouraged to socially distance and mask up, business has been slower for the Fort Dodge amusement center, which offers dozens of ...

Our businesses: Grell Roofing

What is the name of your business? Grell Commercial Roofing, LLC Where it is located? 2125 Lainson Ave., Suite 1 When was it founded? Roughly around 1983 Who are the key leaders? I would have to say that being 100% owner of Grell I (Erica Grell) am the go-to or key leader when it comes ...

Salon Central opens at the Snell

The fifth floor of the Snell Building is looking a lot different than it did a few months ago. What was once a law office with vintage decor has been transformed into a bright white modern beauty salon. The new business, called Salon Central, belongs to Angela Croonquist, who has been ...

Our businesses: New Age Media Productions

What is the name of your business? New Age Media Productions Where it is located? 1609 Central Ave. When was it founded? We opened our doors in 2016. Who are the key leaders? Joel and Alisha Johnson started and currently operate New Age Media Productions. How many people does it ...