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Ames Lager Update
I think it does to an extent. Going directly to West O helps also, they need all the "ammo" they can get to get a distributor to take their beer on. I was told by someone that works with a distributor in Iowa that some of them are not taking anymore brands on, unless they drop another. When...- jdolson
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- Forum: General Discussion
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Ames Lager Update
Just a reminder to keep hammering those places that dont carry it! Make them be a pest to their distributors, otherwise they will try to keep filling that shelf space with Busch light, Coors light, Mich Ultra, etc....I did that with a place in my small town, they had SWARM on the shelf, after a...- jdolson
- Post #66
- Forum: General Discussion
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Pekin Insurance
Check with your Agent and see if they provide a seperate Wind/Hail Deductible....Many of them have either made that a option or flat out enforced it on policy renewels. On a side note, if the current weather/loss situation continues I could see someday in the future having to go to a seperate... -
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Pekin Insurance
Agree, West Bend has been great on serivce. We have done alot of premium relief on deductible raises, which has helped a bit. Seems like the old $1000 deductible is todays $2500, in terms on the inflation of the Dollar...Im worried about the next generations ability to afford a home AND... -
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Pekin Insurance
I think with the latest company we are at 750 policies to move, roughly.....I'm on the fast track to being a functioning alchoholic...:p;) -
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Pekin Insurance
Fellow Agent here.......I am afraid its going to get worse beofre it gets better. Just had another of our companies notify us that they are leaving the state, for personal lines of insurance. I think IMT may be worried about their AM Best Insurance rating falling bellow an A-, that could be a... -
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Gallbladder Surgery/Removal
Had mine out about 10 years ago. I had been having gall bladder attacks randomly for a year prior, just didnt know what it was. I had emergency arthroscopic surgery a day after Memorial Day and apparently it had gone gangrenous. I was up and out in a couple days and slowish for a few weeks... -
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Iowa Light Tasting at CyHawk - Limestone Brewery
You heard right! I am part owner/brewer with Limestone and a ISU Alum. We are a small brewery in North Iowa and wanted to get this beer out to get some feedback. Stop by the tailgate and have a beer with my partner Tony! Should be an awesome day to drink beer and beat the Hawks! Go Cyclones! -
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Morbid post alert (apologies)
As a first responder/volunteer firefighter, for the last 20 years, I've seen things that hopefully most of us wont ever have to witness. We had a presentation from a gentelman that owned a funeral home, and was also on a national volunteer board of morticians. He had worked all sorts of... -
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Charles City looking to form new conference after racial issues
I fully admit having more competition is great, but to say Osage is hurting come tournament time is a stretch. Volleyball seems to have been just fine (6 straight tournament appearances, 1 championship). Girls Basketball with some deep playoff runs and a runner up a few years ago. Boys... -
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Charles City looking to form new conference after racial issues
A well placed source told me yesterdays meeting of the Superintendents for the TIC had some interesting things go on. I've attached the press release from the conference that went out at 1pm today. Looks like the TIC may be trying to move to a Big School/Small School Model. Adding Riceville... -
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Charles City looking to form new conference after racial issues
As far as Wrestling goes, I agree. Whatever change happens, the wrestling team will continue to wrestle at tournaments throughout the state and Midwest like they have for the last decade plus. I would absolutely be fine with a 10-12 team made up of old NIC foes and some old Corn Bowl additions. -
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Charles City looking to form new conference after racial issues
From what I'm hearing, from an Osage perspective, is that its 50/50. On the Minus side: Increased travel (the TIC East is great) Becoming the smallest school in the conference. On the Plus side: Increased competition (Good/Bad depending on which way you... -
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Poll: Have you been tested for COVID-19?
We have a test iowa sight in Mitchell County. I had a co-worker test positive in our office. From what i saw, and have heard, the workers at the testing site are running it very well. I got my test result (negative) back in roughly 36hrs. It sounds like this sight is being so well run that... -
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Leaf blowers Gas vs electric
I have a Stihl gas powered blower to do the same thing your talking about. Fairness in conversation: I work for a ag equipment dealer and we carry the Stihl line. I typically don't go through a lot of gas, that includes using a string trimmer also. I use a product we sell called Moto Mix...