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“A man avoided a serious stab wound by countering his attacker with a garden tool, police say. The victim was using a weed trimmer Friday morning near Second Street. He told police that two men walked up, demanding property from him. One of the strangers had a knife. Police say the victim used the weed Continue Reading...

“Abbotsford Gang Task Force Const. Harv Mangat snapped several photos of the offending load, which netted the driver a whopping $2,071 in tickets. According to Mangat, the boat was balanced on pallets and had straps held together with duct tape. The trailer itself had no brakes and a homemade third axle. “How not to tow Continue Reading...

“Marine Outboard Engines Market Dynamics The dynamics associated with the marine outboard engines market primarily depends on the demand for small to medium sized boats. With improved activities witnessed in fishing, local transportation, waterway security, leisure, among others, the sales of boats and other small sized water vessels has witnessed a remarkable growth in recent Continue Reading...

“Lawn mowers are tough. Like any machine, though, they need regular maintenance to run their best. Worse, neglect can cause a mower to fail completely. So before the summer mowing season really kicks into high gear, prep your mower right. From cleaning it to changing the oil to sharpening and balancing its blades, this guide Continue Reading...

“A late spring, with more snow on the way this week, is more than a nuisance to some eastern Iowans. For businesses that depend on selling and servicing outdoor equipment like lawnmowers it’s putting a damper on an especially busy time of year. Rod Schutzman, owner of Midway Outdoor Equipment in Hiawatha, says April and Continue Reading...