Friday, February 6, 2015Would you ever drive the length of a football field at 55 mph blindfolded? Well that's essentially what you're doing when texting while driving. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, texting behind the wheel takes a driver's eye off the road for an average of 4. READ MORE >>
Thursday, February 5, 2015There are a variety of surety bonds that a contractor must obtain when involved with a construction project, from bidding to project completion. While multiple contractors invest time and money into developing a proposal and purchasing the required bid bond, only one will be awarded the contract, after which, a contract bond must be purchased before work begins. READ MORE >>
Tuesday, January 6, 2015Between work and life's various responsibilities, it can become hard to stay active and exercise on a regular basis. This is especially true during winter, when many people simply feel like hibernating until the cold dissipates. Unfortunately, daily activity is a necessity that needs to be squeezed in to remain in good health. READ MORE >>
Tuesday, December 9, 2014Apart from the obvious road hazards, truckers face a variety of risks with every shift. Long, irregular hours, tight delivery schedules and sitting for lengthy chunks of time can stress your body and lead to health concerns. Below, we discuss four trucking hazards and how you can avoid them. READ MORE >>
Wednesday, December 3, 2014If you’re recently divorced and your children are grown, you may think that cancelling your life insurance policy is an appropriate decision. However, the truth is that life insurance still has many more benefits that can help your loved ones after your death. READ MORE >>
Tuesday, November 25, 2014Every year in the United States, about 3,000 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 faster than flames. In this blog, I have the privilege of interviewing Lieutenant Brad Paltzer. READ MORE >>
Monday, November 24, 2014If you're like me, you take pride in how your lawn looks during spring and summer. Proper lawn maintenance during the growing months includes cutting, trimming, watering, and fertilizing. What about when fall approaches? Do you still maintain your lawn the same way or do you think your lawn needs less care? READ MORE >>
Friday, November 21, 2014Fall in the Midwest is a beautiful and enjoyable time of year. Leaves turn magnificent colors of yellow, red, and orange. Do you know why leaves change colors? The simple answer is that the days are getting shorter which results in less chlorophyll. Here is a link to a video that explains this process in more detail. READ MORE >>
Thursday, November 20, 2014Do you have an old dairy barn on your premises? Did you just put up a new 30' x 40' storage garage? Are you operating a new business out of your garage? Do you board someone's horse in an outbuilding on your premises? And most importantly, do you know if your homeowners insurance provides coverage for these buildings, and if so, is that coverage enough? READ MORE >>
Monday, November 17, 2014At this time of year, many of us in the Midwest are soaking up the sun and enjoying the few nice days we have left. Football games, homecoming parades, visiting pumpkin farms and harvest festivals are a few ways we continue to enjoy the outdoors. Unfortunately, at this time of year we also have to deal with those annoying stinging insects. READ MORE >>
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