Business
- Jan- 2021 -18 January
Michael Drees named new CUSB Bank President
Cresco, Iowa – The CUSB Bank Board of Directors officially named Michael Drees as president of the bank, complete with…
Read More » - 8 January
AP: US loses 140,000 jobs, first monthly drop since spring
U.S. employers shed jobs last month for the first time since April, cutting 140,000 positions, clear evidence that the economy…
Read More » - 7 January
Charles City’s Main Street set to grow in 2021
Charles City’s Main Street is set to grow exponentially in 2021. In fact, by mid-year there could be possibly three…
Read More » - 4 January
Charles City clothing store moving to Main Street in February; also changing name
Charles City’s Main Street has been losing and shifting pieces over the last couple of years – never really being…
Read More » - Dec- 2020 -14 December
Former New Hampton graduates showcased on small business online show ‘Local Finds’
For one New Hampton High School graduate, ‘shop local’ makes for good TV – and even better stories. Class of…
Read More » - Nov- 2020 -25 November
Small Business Saturday is this weekend in Charles City and the nation
Small Business Saturday is this coming weekend – a nationwide reminder for locals to keep their money in the city…
Read More » - 25 November
Charles City Chamber ‘Holiday Lighted Parade’ cancelled; ‘Santa PAWS’ event too
In Christmas news: two beloved Charles City events have already been cancelled for this upcoming holiday season. The first is…
Read More » - 20 November
‘McQuillen Place’ name changed to ‘Union House’; could be occupied by spring of 2021
Charles City’s Main Street has been adding attractions and losing them for a couple years now. In 2019, both Lidd…
Read More » - 19 November
Mayor of New Hampton asks community to “Shop local.”; four great opportunities next weekend
Mayor of New Hampton Bobby Schwickerath has been pushing one message for months now: ‘Shop local’. And this declaration rings…
Read More » - 18 November
Cambrex in Charles City officially announce $50-million expansion
This week, major employer Cambrex in Charles City announced that it is expanding its mid-scale and large-scale API manufacturing capacity.…
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