Author: Cecil Larson

Photo courtesy of Takeuchi-US Jeffrey Jacobsmeyer Takeuchi-USA has named Jeffrey Jacobsmeyer as the new regional director of operations for the central Midwest. Jacobsmeyer's duties will include agent development and recruiting, inventory control, forecasting, promotions, sales planning and targeting in the central Midwest region, which includes Iowa, Kansas, Minnesota, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, North Dakota, Oklahoma and South Dakota. “Jeff's career experience and knowledge make him ideal for the role of regional operations manager at Takeuchi,” said Shay Klusmeyer, director of sales for Takeuchi-US in the central and western United States. “From working as a product specialist to becoming director of business…

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The stereotype of pop culture geeks is that they live primarily in the digital realm—watching movies on Netflix, playing games on their phones, getting into heated arguments with everyone on Twitter.But a growing group of DIY geeks show their love of pop culture with needle and thread, brush or woodworking materials.GeekCraft Expo Midwest returns to Madison this weekend, starting at 11 a.m. until 6 p.m. on Saturday and from 11 a.m. until 5 p.m. on Sunday at the Madison Masonic Temple, 301 Wisconsin Ave. Admission is free.Forty Midwest artisans will be selling furniture, clothing, purses, art and more, celebrating all…

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For years, Michigan was a national laughing stock as bad news stalked the state like the villain in a bad '80s horror movie. There was the recession of a state of the early years, thanks to the bruised auto industry that nearly collapsed during the ensuing Great Depression, and two partial state government shutdowns. Then came the Republicans pushing Right to Work a decade ago in an attempt to reverse Michigan's economic fortunes (but actually soften wealthy donors), despite strong protests by more than 10,000 union members on the Capitol lawn that made international news. And then there was the…

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The Midwest of the United States is a large piece in the center of the country consisting of 12 states. Each state has its own unique identity. Some of the states are part of the Great Lakes region, which includes Lake Michigan, the only lake located entirely within the US. The largest city in the Midwest is Chicago, a center of industry and innovation. However, other states like Michigan and Ohio are known for their breathtaking landscapes. The area is also known for its live music scene, including jazz, bluegrass, rock and roll, blues and funk. So, before you choose…

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WEST FARGO, SW, February 28, 2024–(BUSINESS WIRE)–EPIC Companies announces the launch of Vision REIT by EPIC, a real estate investment trust that provides investment opportunities to accredited investors in multiple real estate developments in North Dakota and throughout the Upper Midwest.Vision REIT aims to provide investors with the opportunity to earn stable tax-advantaged income through a real estate investment trust. Vision REIT's properties will be managed by EPIC's experienced management team with a proven track record in real estate. Vision REIT is governed by a seven-member Board of Directors, each of whom has significant real estate investment expertise and experience.”EPIC…

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Ryan Gardenhire Kerry EdwardsPresident of KP Entertainment (KPE), hired Ryan Gardenhire as day-to-day manager for Kelleigh Bannen and platinum selling artist Cole Swindell. Ryan's work history includes seven years at the William Morris office, five of them as an agent. After leaving the agency in 2009, he founded Breakaway Artists managing The Dirt Drifters and Adam Hood as well as working with Sony/ATV to run their artist development program before joining KPE last month. Ryan will work alongside members of the KPE staff Dustin Eichten (Vice president), Waylon Weatherholt (day-to-day manager for Adam Craig and Jon Langston), Jacoby Plyler (Digital…

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MIDWEST CITY, Okla. – SSM Health St. Anthony Hospital – Midwest is pleased to announce the opening of a new endoscopy suite in Midwest City, Okla. Located on the first floor of the hospital, the brand new space offers a comfortable waiting room, six pre- and post-procedure patient rooms and two operating rooms. The endoscopy suite will serve Midwest City, eastern Oklahoma County and surrounding areas. “Our spirit of 'dig and build' continues at SSM Health St. Anthony Hospital – Midwest, as we are excited to open the only full-service endoscopy facility in the…

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OHIO — Innovation Ohio Education Fund is calling on state leaders to modernize its election system with policies that will increase voter registration and turnout rates. What You Should Know The survey compared voter turnout and voting policies in Ohio to four other Midwestern states Ohio ranks last among five Midwestern states for voter turnout at 7-11% in the 2018, 2020 and 2022 elections Researchers analyzed state policies such as registration types, sweepstakes, early voting and prepaid mail-in ballots and compared turnout in four other states with Ohio See the full report here The nonpartisan group released the second part…

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Meagan Kusek is the editor of Motorcycle & Powersports News. Since 2016, it has covered various aspects of B2B automotive markets, including professional car washes, car dealerships, motorcycle/powersport dealerships and collision repair shops. Posted by: February 28, 2024 It has been a little over three weeks since I assumed the role of CEO of Volcon Inc. I would like to take a minute to update you on the company as we have made some significant achievements.First, we successfully launched the Volcon Stag, which is the fastest production electric UTV on the market. We are currently ramping up production. I am…

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Reading time: 3 minutes This story is his product Mississippi River Basin Ag & Water Desk, an editorially independent reporting network based at the University of Missouri School of Journalism in partnership with Report For America and funded by the Walton Family Foundation. Wisconsin Watch is a member of the network. Subscribe to our newsletter to receive our news straight to your inbox. Several winter storms have passed through the Midwest since the start of the year, bringing deep snow and bitter cold. In Iowa, where treacherous roads have caused hundreds of accidents, snow piled up to 20 inches in…

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