Business/Consumer

By NewsPress Now A local company is expanding its business with the acquisition of an Iowa facility. Van-Am Tool & Engineering, a St. Joseph metal machining and fabricator, has purchased the Fabrication Division of GMT Manufacturing in Waverly, Iowa. Company officials say additional fabrication and machining capacity is needed due to increased production demand. The

By Harry Loomis The owner of The Angry Swede Brewing Company has announced plans to sell. Michael Olinger, owner and founder of Angry Swede, said he is seeking $150,000 for his business and hopes to have the sale completed by the end of the year. Olinger said that selling isn’t necessarily something he was hoping

By Kyle Schmidt Following an expensive holiday season of buying gifts, dining out and hosting parties, financial matters are top of mind for many as a new year begins. For those resolving to improve their finances in 2024, we looked to some experts at First Option Bank. They offered tips people of all ages can