If you’ve purchased a new home recently, you may be familiar with the dangers of radon gas. If not, January is Radon Awareness Month. What’s radon? Radon is an invisible, odorless, and cancer-causing radioactive gas. It’s naturally found in rock, soil, and water. According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), radon exposure is the […]
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West Bend Cares Blog Post by Scott Stueber on Oct 11, 2022 10:30:13 AM October is Fire Prevention Month. Every year in the United States, about 2,600 people lose their lives in residential fires. One of the leading causes of death is from the inhalation of smoke and toxic gases, not from burns. Smoke travels farther and
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With high inflation and supply chain delays, it’s more important now than ever to make sure your home and property are kept up-to-date and safe. Here are some preventative things you can do this fall to protect your property. Check your smoke and carbon monoxide detectors. Smoke detectors have been around since the 1970s. Many
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On Tuesday, September 20, the Finance office will be closed for our annual employee kick-off meeting. We look forward to serving you when we return on Wednesday, September 21.
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The Nationwide Premier Farm Certification is earned by farm insurance agencies reaching a certain level of retained and new business, having a strong Nationwide relationship, and the agency must demonstrate a mastery level of Agribusiness knowledge and commitment to growth with Nationwide. Across the United States, there are 18,000 Farm agencies appointed with Nationwide. Out
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Disaster Recovery Assistance for Commodity and Specialty Crop Producers Extended Government Funding and Delivering Emergency Assistance Act (P.L. 117-43), of $10 billion in assistance to be released to agricultural producers impacted in our areas by droughts, winter storms, and other eligible disasters experienced during calendar years 2020 and 2021. The Farm Service Agency (FSA) has
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Bicycling is growing in popularity, especially since e-bikes have arrived on the scene. Bicycling is easier on your joints than other more strenuous exercises, reduces stress, and can be enjoyed for a lifetime. Due to federal funding, there are more bike trails and street lanes than ever before. These upgrades allow for safer rides with
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If you haven’t walked through your local building supply store or tried to hire a contractor in the last two years, then you’re in for sticker shock when you do. A steep hike in lumber prices began in 2020, peaking in 2021. However, just as we finally see prices decline, lumber shortages are now driving
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Farmers helping farmers The farming community has a long tradition of farmers helping farmers in need. Every harvest season, stories emerge of local farmers coming together to help neighboring farm families in times of hardship or tragedy. These stories are always both uplifting and heart wrenching – and the Palmer family story is no exception.
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Staying warm when the temperatures start to drop isn’t just about comfort; it’s about safety. While keeping your auto and home insurance coverage updated is an essential part of protecting yourself from extreme weather, here are seven more tips to ensure you stay protected when things get frigid. Only travel if you must During extreme
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