Midwest News, Videos, and Information

Wed November 29, 2017

Diamond Equipment Holds 47th Thanksgiving Open House

Diamond Equipment's 47th Thanksgiving open house event attracted the dealership's largest turnout with more than 800 guests stopping in to catch up with company employees, win door prizes and enjoy a hearty barbecue lunch....

Christine Allen - Wed November 29, 2017

Howell Tractor & Equipment Brings Equipment Back to Life

Howell Tractor & Equipment, a heavy construction and earthmoving equipment dealer serving northern Illinois and northwest Indiana, launched its rebuild program in 2007 refurbishing steel mill pot haulers....

Irwin Rapoport - Wed November 29, 2017

IDOT Spends $80.6M to Replace Aging Bridge

The Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) is spending $80.6 million to replace the aging U.S. 52/IL 64 bridge spanning the Mississippi River between Illinois and Iowa, with the financial support from the Iowa Department of Transportation (IADOT)....

Wed November 15, 2017

Kubota Officially Announces Plans for $87M Expansion

Kubota Tractor Corporation officially confirmed its plans to plant solid roots in Kansas for its North American Distribution Center (NADC) by announcing the details of its letter of intent to purchase 203 acres near the company's current leased facility in Edgerton, Kan....

Wed November 15, 2017

Wisconsin Food Company Aims to Increase State's Solar Capacity

LA FARGE, Wis. (AP) A Wisconsin food company is planning to invest in solar electricity aimed at increasing the state's solar capacity and reducing electric bills for rural customers. La Farge-based Cooperative Organic Valley has partnered with solar developer OneEnergy Renewables and the Upper Midwest Municipal Energy Group on the project, the La Crosse Tribune reported....

Wed November 15, 2017

Businessmen Plan to Redevelop Kentucky Hotel

ASHLAND, Ky. (AP) Two businessmen plan to redevelop an eastern Kentucky hotel in a move local officials hope will help revive the area's struggling economy. The Daily Independent reported Jim Nizzo and Andy Spiros purchased the Ashland Plaza Hotel for $3.6 million....

Wed November 15, 2017

Mid Country Machinery Marks Anniversary With Giveaway

On Oct. 26, Mid Country Machinery held an open house at its Fort Dodge location in celebration of the company's 20th anniversary. Every time Mid Country Machinery customers spent $5,000 dollars on sales, rentals, parts and/or service between Dec....

Wed November 15, 2017

Murphy Tractor Welcomes Customers to Demo Event

Murphy Tractor & Equipment held a demonstration event at the Summit County Fairgrounds in Tallmadge, Ohio, on Oct. 24 to 26. The demonstration was conducted to introduce the new John Deere 345G LC reduced tail swing excavator and showcase a variety of other John Deere machines....

Wed November 15, 2017

NPK Construction Equipment Expands in Walton Hills

NPK Construction Equipment recently announced the purchase of an additional property and building adjacent to its current facility in Walton Hills, Ohio. The announcement comes on the heels of a major plant expansion in 2016 that added 30,000 sq....

Wed November 15, 2017

Roland Machinery Showcases Intelligent Machines at Event

On Oct. 13, Roland Machinery Co. held an open house at its Springfield, Ill., location. The event featured intelligent machine demonstrations, and guests enjoyed lunch and refreshments. The company showcased equipment from various manufacturers, including Komatsu, Wirtgen, Kleeman, Hamm and many more....