Beyond the 'Open' Sign

U.S. SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
April 30, 2026 11:50 pm

By Brad ZahnThe Grit Keeping America’s Main Streets Alive by Brad Zaun (SBA Regional Administrator - Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, and Nebraska)American business life is often found not in shiny corporate headquarters, but in quiet moments.

Iowa House passes ‘right to repair’ bill for farm equipment

IOWA CAPITAL DISPATCH
April 28, 2026 4:42 pm

By Robin OpsahlThe Iowa House passed a “right to repair” bill with bipartisan support Monday that aims to ensure Iowa farmers can more easily repair their own agricultural equipment.

Betterton Family Chiropractic Celebrates 25th Anniversary

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
April 26, 2026 10:09 pm

After 25 years of caring for patients and building relationships in the community, Betterton Family Chiropractic is marking a milestone anniversary and inviting the public to join the celebration.

4th St. Diner May Menu

4TH ST. DINER
April 22, 2026 1:22 pm

4th Street DinerHACAP North Benton Center202 East Fourth StreetVinton, Iowa 52349319-472-4761Everyone is WELCOME! On-Site, Carryout and Home Delivered meals are available!RESERVATIONS ARE REQUIREDWe have a limited number of seats available each day.

Inc. Names Clickstop to Its 2026 List of the Fastest-Growing Private Companies

CLICKSTOP
April 21, 2026 3:05 pm

Inc., the leading media brand for entrepreneurs and business leaders, today revealed that Clickstop has been ranked No. 138 on its sixth annual Inc.

Cyclone Lambing School Offers Practical Training for Sheep Producers

IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY EXTENSION
April 17, 2026 12:02 pm

Sheep producers preparing for the lambing season can sharpen their skills and build confidence at the upcoming Cyclone Lambing School, an educational program focused on effective lambing management and problem‑solving.

Farmers See Promise in Drones, but Express High Levels of Uncertainty of Impacts

IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY EXTENSION
April 15, 2026 11:46 am

Drones are beginning to play a role in Iowa agriculture, particularly for crop monitoring and pesticide application, but most farmers remain uncertain about the technology’s advantages and limitations, according to results from the 2025 Iowa Farm and Rural Life Poll, an annual survey of Iowa farmers conducted by Iowa State University Extension and Outreach.

Bloomsbury Farm Celebrates 30 Years

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
April 14, 2026 6:09 pm

Bloomsbury Farms in Atkins will celebrate its 30th anniversary this year. As always, the corn maze design has special meaning to the family and reflects the farms 30 years.

Clickstop 5 Years of Excellence: USA Today Top Workplace

CLICKSTOP
April 9, 2026 12:30 pm

For the fifth consecutive year, Clickstop of Urbana, has been named a USA TODAY Top Workplace, solidifying its position as a national leader in employee-owned culture.

USA Communication Annual Meeting and Lunch, Saturday, April 11

SHELLSBURG TODAY
April 9, 2026 11:24 am

The Annual meeting of the USA Communication members will be held on Saturday, April 11 with registration beginning at 9:00 a.m. and the meeting set to begin at 9:30 a.