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Time to step away: Long time owner of Hanson Tire Service heads into retirement
For three decades, Hanson Tire Service owner Bruce Turner has been behind the counter helping people with their tire needs and answering phones in Austin. ... Read more
3 days ago by Eric Johnson.
‘They’ll look forward to staying here’
Roughly 15 months after breaking ground, Cobblestone Hotel in Austin is officially open for business. Hotel staff and ambassadors of the Austin Area Chamber of ... Read more
6 days ago by Mike Stoll.
Masks to be distributed to businesses by Austin Area Chamber of Commerce Wednesday
The Austin Area Chamber of Commerce is participating in the state-wide distribution of masks. Mower County businesses can pick up 50 masks between 9 a.m. ... Read more
1 week ago by Daily Herald.
Shopko Optical grows teams with new hire
Shopko Optical has announced that Aimee Violette, O.D., has been hired to its team of optometrists. Violette will serve patients living in or near Austin ... Read more
1 week ago by Daily Herald.
Hy-Vee to hand out more than 3 million free masks to customers entering its stores
In an effort to protect its customers and employees from COVID-19, Hy-Vee will distribute free masks to those entering its stores starting Monday, July 27. ... Read more
1 week ago by Daily Herald.
Mike Delhanty returns to marketing staff
The Austin Daily Herald is happy to announce the return of marketing consultant Mike Delhanty, who started in his position on July 1. Delhanty, who ... Read more
2 weeks ago by Daily Herald.
Number of laid-off workers seeking jobless aid stuck at 1.3M
WASHINGTON (AP) — The number of laid-off workers seeking unemployment benefits remained stuck at 1.3 million last week, an historically high level that indicates many ... Read more
3 weeks ago by Associated Press.
Hy-Vee surprises local grads with contactless graduation delivery
Throughout the month of June, Hy-Vee honored high school graduates with surprise, contactless gift deliveries across its eight-state region. This included deliveries at the homes ... Read more
3 weeks ago by Daily Herald.
Hormel featured on best companies list
Hormel Foods Corporation has announced that it has ranked No. 21 on the Selling Power’s 50 Best Companies to Sell For list. Each year, the ... Read more
3 weeks ago by Daily Herald.
CLA announces new staff in Austin
CLA in Austin has announced that Ashley Johnson has joined its firm after serving as a tax intern in January of this year. In May ... Read more
3 weeks ago by Daily Herald.
Area organizations named best places to work
Several Austin and area entities have been recognized by Workforce Development, Inc. as being the best places to work in 2020. In total, 12 companies ... Read more
3 weeks ago by Daily Herald.
Hormel Foods announces commitment to support equity and education
Hormel Foods Corporation has announced it will be donating up to $300,000 to three organizations to help support education and equity as part of its ... Read more
4 weeks ago by Daily Herald.
DEED grant would put $10K in the pockets of small business
On Tuesday, the application period opened up for $30 million in available grant funding for small businesses in Greater Minnesota. The Minnesota Small Business Relief ... Read more
1 month ago by Eric Johnson.
Jobless claims and depressed economy show damage from virus
WASHINGTON (AP) — The number of laid-off workers seeking U.S. unemployment benefits dipped only slightly last week, and the economy shrank in the first three ... Read more
1 month ago by Associated Press.
Hy-Vee recalls Garden Salad product after supplier notes of potential contamination
Hy-Vee, Inc. is recalling its 12 oz. Hy-Vee Bagged Garden Salad product across its eight-state region due to the potential that it may be contaminated ... Read more