Have you ever tried something new for your business that didn’t go how you thought it would? Me too. Don’t let it make you feel like a failure. Ever heard of Google Jaiku, a micro-blogging service to rival Twitter? What about the Apple Pippin, a home video game system set
Read More →Undeniably, businesses and business owners were the big winners under the new tax law. For large C corporations, the highest corporate tax rate dropped from 35% down to 21%. All businesses can deduct 100% of the purchase price of equipment or assets and heavy vehicles in the first year. For
Read More →Workers’ compensation insurance is designed to assist employees who experience an injury while on the job. For most companies, the primary concern is slips and falls, along with lifting of any heavy objects. One often overlooked, but increasingly common risk factor in the workplace, is noise. Long-term exposure to noise
Read More →Hit American singer and songwriter Andy Grammer will headline Pizza Fest in The District at Prairie Trail June 1. Grammer has taken the music world by storm with a succession of anthemic pop hits, six of which are certified gold or better. His debut album featured the platinum singles “Keep
Read More →Todd Sommerfeld is the second-generation owner and Executive Chairman of Kreg Tool Company in Huxley. He joined Kreg in 1999 after a brief stint in public accounting. Since that time Kreg has grown from 12 employees to over 250. Sommerfeld has been involved with all aspects of growing and scaling
Read More →Friday, Oct.11, 2019 Hoyt Sherman Place Doors: 6:30 PM | Show: 7:30 PM TICKETS ON SALE FRIDAY, April 12 at 10am TICKET LOCATIONS Tickets are available in person at the Hoyt Sherman Place Box Office or Ticketmaster.com. TICKET PRICES $75 | $49.50 | $39.50 BIO: Mary Chapin Carpenter and Shawn
Read More →DHave you ever thought about owning or operating a carwash, but not sure where to begin? Do you already own or operate a carwash and want to see the latest equipment, hear about industry trends or network with industry professionals? How about a Dog Wash? The Heartland Carwash Association’s Annual
Read More →KCCI Anchor and Reporter Rheya Spigner is being recognized by the Greenlee School of Journalism at Iowa State University for her reporting on social issues. Spigner has been leading KCCI’s Project CommUNITY initiative by focusing on local leaders who are working towards common ground on divisive issues. The Greenlee School
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Posted April 09, 2019in The Culture Buzz
There is a diverse and appealing array of cultural indulgences awaiting the Cultural Adventurer in Central Iowa. Leave the personal devices behind and savor the rich offerings that performing arts, exhibitions and more offer. Sally forth and reward yourself. Featured Cultural Offering: Spring Gallery Night in Historic Valley Junction, Fri
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Posted April 09, 2019in Stray Thoughts
A sobering comparison between the athletes and the coaches. A few days ago, a friend repeated a maxim about what it’s like at his work these days: When the company wants him to do something after hours for no pay, the boss points out this is his calling. But when
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