Month: October 2012

(Oct. 3, 2012) -- John Traynor, writing in Out And About Live, says planning a holiday requires taking a step back and thinking about how to reduce hassles and increase the fun. He offers several tips for doing just that.

(Oct. 3, 2012) -- The Sterling Group, a middle market private equity firm based in Houston, Texas, announced last week that its affiliated investment fund, Sterling Group Partners III, L.P., entered into a definitive purchase agreement to acquire all of the equity interests that comprise the Dexter Axle business from Tomkins Industries.

(Oct. 3, 2012) -- To be proactive in positioning the city to benefit from the economic growth of the region requires staff to try to plan for orderly expansion, while limiting anticipated negative impacts for existing residents. For this reason, staff has researched what other cities are experiencing and are requiring in their RV park ordinances.

(Oct. 3, 2012) -- Iowa state parks bureau chief with the DNR told Radio Iowa that upcoming forums will help the agency develop a five-year plan to improve the parks’ amenities.

(Oct. 3, 2012) -- On Monday, Christopher Golberg pleaded guilty to Class A misdemeanor reckless endangerment after admittedly driving too fast through the KOA campground in Bismarck, reports the Bismarck Tribune.

(Oct. 3, 2012) -- “The centralized and convenient location of St. Louis helped, but the incredible support from our industry has been the backbone to our success,” said Ackerman. “Now that our young Association has this momentum, we aren’t wasting any time and are already working towards creating a 2013 Trade Show that will break even more records."

(Oct. 3, 2012) -- Andover-based Abacus, a motorhome hire specialist, is preparing its fleet of 38 two to six birth motorhomes for winter hires, reports Out And About Live.

(Oct. 3, 2012) -- Dan Wylie, owner of Dream RV in Bradenton, doesn't sell RVs, motorhomes or fifth-wheelers; he sells a lifestyle, writes the Bradenton Herald.

(Oct. 3, 2012) -- The Dubuque Telegraph Herald reports that a Dubuque District Court judge again heard arguments about whether around a dozen insurance companies must provide coverage on claims that Flexsteel Industries polluted air and drinking water near Elkhart, Ind.

(Oct. 3, 2012) -- The Elddis Aspire range won the title of ‘Best Coachbuilt for Four’ in Practical Motorhome’s Motorhome of the Year Awards.