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Carr Hardware and their Customers Donate PPE to Local Schools

Carr Hardware and their Customers Donate PPE to Local Schools

Family owned and operated since 1928, Carr Hardware has a long tradition of supporting the communities that surround their stores.  So when the Covid pandemic hit, it was only natural that they would step up and do what they could to help. That's why they created the “Round-up for...
‘Tis the Season to Buy Local

‘Tis the Season to Buy Local

No matter what you’re celebrating, the holidays are a time of giving. Throughout the next few weeks, you’ll give your mom the new coffeemaker she wants, and you’ll give your children a reason to believe in Santa Claus, but what will you give to your community?
Shop Local Prairie Central Wants Residents to Think before They Buy

Shop Local Prairie Central Wants Residents to Think before They Buy

Small business owners have a knack for filling voids in the community. In Fairbury, Illinois, business owner Rick Wilson revived a local furniture store after the passing of its previous owner. Fairbury Furniture has filled a void in the community and become a part of something much bigger than...
Taylor’s Do it Center Honors Local Veterans with Christmas Wreaths

Taylor’s Do it Center Honors Local Veterans with Christmas Wreaths

The holiday season so often becomes a time for celebration with loved ones, but for thousands of families across the country, it’s also a time for remembrance. On December 15, volunteers laid Christmas wreaths at Arlington National Cemetery in Arlington, Virginia, and at other cemeteries across the United States...
Howard Brothers Helps Local Teams Take the Field

Howard Brothers Helps Local Teams Take the Field

Summertime means no school and warm weather – the perfect time for kids to get outside and play. Physical activity and youth sports help kids learn teamwork, stay healthy and turn off their electronic devices.
Why Father’s Day Gifts Mean More from a Local Store

Why Father’s Day Gifts Mean More from a Local Store

Father’s Day is June 17 – have you found the perfect gift for Dad? If not, there’s still time to find something meaningful, but you have to look in the right place. Whether your dad is funny and adventurous, cool and savvy or all of the above, chances are...
Dick-n-Sons Lumber Treats Local Veterans Like Family

Dick-n-Sons Lumber Treats Local Veterans Like Family

One of the oldest lumber yards in the state of Iowa, Dick-n-Sons Lumber has a rich history of serving the community’s needs. The local Do it Best Corp. member business offers high-quality home improvement products, plus a convenient one-stop shopping experience. While the business serves local homeowners and homebuilders,...
‘Tis the Season to Buy Local

‘Tis the Season to Buy Local

When you shop at locally owned stores, stay at locally owned hotels and eat at locally owned restaurants this holiday season, you’ll give your community the gift of prosperity
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