Whether you’re newly engaged, celebrating a milestone anniversary, or the recipient of a Valentine’s day gift, insuring and caring for your jewelry is important. While jewelry is created to bring enjoyment and happiness for a lifetime, it’s no different than our other possessions. Everyday wear and tear can cause damage to it, especially if you […]
Kingsgate Insurance’s Annie Hyink (pictured right) presented Manson Fire Chief John Colshan (pictured left) a $1,000 check after Manson Fire Department – Wildland Fire Equipment Updates/Replacement was selected as a 2023 Community Contest $1,000 winner presented by IMT Insurance. IMT takes pride in establishing deep roots and relationships in our communities. Together, our values of […]
Soybean planting dates have been moving earlier and earlier. In a nod to this, the USDA Risk Management Agency has moved up the earliest planting dates for replant insurance coverage – April 10 for the southern 3 tiers of Iowa counties and April 15 for the northern 6 tiers of Iowa counties. Even with this […]
February isn’t just about Valentine’s Day and love; it’s also a time to focus on another vital aspect of our lives: heart health. Observed every February, American Heart Month helps raise awareness about cardiovascular health, encourages preventive measures, and inspires positive lifestyle changes. The heart is the engine that keeps our bodies running. It pumps […]
After several months of winter weather, most of us are ready for spring. Cold temperatures and snow have caused accidents and backaches from shoveling. As we get closer to spring, the remaining weeks of winter can be even more challenging. That’s why I compiled a list of tips that may help you and your family […]
“Would You Rather” is an age-old game. My kids have a favorite. Would you rather be super-fast or super-strong? I heard a good one from a college student. Would you rather have a sneeze that never comes or an itch you can never scratch? Some are deeper. Would you rather have more time or more […]
Employers across many different industries need help finding and hiring enough employees. The hiring crunch affects everyone, from childcare facilities to restaurants to YMCAs and fitness centers. For fitness centers, this means that their instructors may be spreading themselves thin. Having enough fitness instructors during January and February is critical, as a surge in individuals […]
When bitter cold days are in the forecast, livestock and pet owners need to be vigilant about the care they give to outdoor animals. While many hobby farm animals in Iowa are well acclimated to lower temperatures, a few basic considerations can keep livestock healthy and comfortable throughout the winter months. Amy Powell, a 4-H […]
How our outlets function directly affects the delivery of electricity to the appliances and other electronic devices we use. Electrical outlets can go bad and malfunction occasionally, but how do we know when it’s time to replace them? Here are some clues: Melted or discolored plastic can result from excess heat, the outlet short-circuiting, or […]
There are many different challenges when taking care of elderly patients in nursing homes or assisted living facilities. Ensuringresidents are well-cared for and happy is what every facility strives to achieve. One key piece of this is making sure all residents are safe. For elderly residents with dementia or other issues that make them prone to […]
