Month: July 2013

(July 10, 2013) -- Developed as a response to increased lender pressure and industry scrutiny of fair lending practices within the dealer marketplace, the training provides dealers with a comprehensive program to educate finance department personnel and equip them with fair lending standards needed to help them ensure compliance and maintain strong lender relationships.

(July 10, 2013) -- TripAdvisor recently awarded the Canyon Motel and RV Park in Williams with its 2013 "Certificate of Excellence Award," reports the Williams Grand Canyon News.

(July 10, 2013) -- James Yoder, The McPunk Brothers and Bob Black will present the 27th annual Kalona Bluegrass Festival July 12-14 at Windmill Ridge Campground in Kalona, reports the Iowa City Press Citizen.

(July 10, 2013) -- The Mason City Globe Gazette writes that Winnebago Industries has had the national media stage before, but the stage has been busy recently. The company and its products have been featured on four national TV news segments within the past several weeks, including CNBC, ABC and CBS.

(July 10, 2013) -- On Tuesday, the Board of Directors of Cummins Inc. approved an increase in the Company's quarterly cash dividend on common stock of 25 percent to 62.50 cents per share from 50 cents per share.

(July 9, 2013) -- Wibbeler said Monday that a large maple tree broke off at the ground and fell on the top of a tent, which was occupied by Mary Hickling, 39, of Lincoln Park. Hayes State Park manager Jim O’Brien said the tree appeared healthy from the outside and showed no signs of rotting or distress.

(July 9, 2013) -- Postle Aluminum Company's $10 million dollar expansion will add additional capacity with a new aluminum extrusion press and  new state-of-the-art paint line. This expansion will add up to 40 new jobs to the local area and its economy, said Robinson.

(July 9, 2013) -- The webinar will inform dealers how to keep their workers safe during extreme heat waves and will also explain training requirements for employees working on vehicle air conditioning systems. The webinar is made possible by a strategic partnership with KPA.

(July 9, 2013) -- BlackburnNews.com writes that a team of Chatham-based investment consultants is providing pension advice for workers facing retirement because of plant closures.

(July 9, 2013) -- While dinner reservations are ahead of the 2012 event, Searer said reservations for the 2013 Hall of Fame Golf Classic, a fundraiser for the Hall, is lagging behind. "We have made some changes in the golf venue that evens the playing field," he explained.