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Fox River Mills to close down, laying off 105

Sock manufacturer Fox River had private-label contracts with many nationally recognized companies, such as Carhartt, to produce socks, hats and other items. Now it’s closing its factory in Osage, 30 miles northeast of Mason City. The 125-year-old company was located in Appleton, Wis., before moving to Osage in 1971. Fox River had been owned by the Lessard…
By Business Record Staff | Jul 31, 2025
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3E names new director of marketing

3E, an electrical engineering and equipment company, has announced the promotion of Matthew Chatman to director of marketing. In his new role, Chatman will lead marketing campaigns, and support vendor relationships. “I’m honored to step into this role at 3E, my mentor retired after 40 years in the company. I look to do the same.”…
By Business Record Staff | Jul 31, 2025
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State awards grants to rural Iowa businesses improving food access and services

Rural grocers and food producers are among eight recipients of the latest Rural Innovation Grants announced by the Iowa Economic Development Authority. The grants, awarded through the Governor’s Empower Rural Iowa Initiative, total $72,624 and will support projects designed to enhance local services and promote economic development. This round of funding prioritized independently owned grocery stores…
By Business Record Staff | Jul 31, 2025
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Batch and Build watershed for improved water quality starts

Construction is starting on a “batch and build” water quality project in Tama and Grundy counties. This project, led by Heartland Co-op, will include the installation of 14 saturated buffers and four bioreactors. These proven edge-of-field practices, which are outlined in the Iowa Nutrient Reduction Strategy, improve water quality and reduce the loss of nutrients, like…
By Business Record Staff | Jul 31, 2025
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Ellipsis opens new campus to for all-girls foster group care

Youth services nonprofit Ellipsis opened its new Barbara Lee Noble Campus, pictured at right, in Des Moines on Wednesday. The new all-girls campus offers 10 foster group care beds for girls ages 12-17 and eight supervised apartment living units for young women ages 16-21. Ellipsis will provide residents with services such as therapy and education…
By Business Record Staff | Jul 31, 2025
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CIWW resumes commercial irrigation

Central Iowa Water Works has announced commercial irrigation and lawn watering can resume today as part of the phased exit from the Stage III lawn watering ban that began June 12. Commercial customers are asked to follow the region’s lawn watering schedule: Even numbered addresses on Sunday, Wednesday or Friday. Odd numbered addresses on Tuesday,…
By Business Record Staff | Jul 30, 2025
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Newton Rail Park could have generational economic development impact, leaders say

Newton officials today celebrated the start of what they say is its biggest economic development project in 75 years. About 50 people gathered at the Jasper County Courthouse in Newton to learn about the Newton Rail Park, a 367-acre industrial rail development northwest of the city. The $10 million investment in property acquisition and infrastructure…
By Gigi Wood | Jul 30, 2025
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Caitlin Clark Foundation supports Des Moines students

Ahead of the new school year, the Caitlin Clark Foundation hosted an event at McCombs Middle School to support nearly 500 students from Des Moines Public Schools and local parochial schools. The foundation distributed meals, books and backpacks filled with school supplies. It also celebrated the opening of a new community mini-pitch basketball and soccer…
By Business Record Staff | Jul 30, 2025