Three seek two City Council at-large seats Oct 29, 2009
A longtime Winnebago Industries' employee, the 49-year-old Honsey said his mechanical background brings a key point of view to the council. I bring common sense decision-making to the table, with approaches that don't necessitate rocket science when it comes time to make significant choices that affect that of the community, he said. (Forest City Summit, IO)
Signs of a Winnebago rebound? Oct 21, 2009
FOREST CITY Winnebago Industries' top executive wants people to look above the bottom line when it comes to the quarterly and year-end financial report it released on Thursday morning. I'm optimistic. (Forest City Summit, IO)
Winnebago finds positives in year-end report Oct 16, 2009
FOREST CITY Winnebago Industries top executive wants people to look above the bottom line when it comes to the quarterly and year-end financial report it released on Thursday morning. I m optimistic. (Forest City Summit, IO)
3M officials: Latest expansion shows commitment Sep 17, 2009
The Forest City plant, which is located across the street from Winnebago Industries, recently added a new 23,000-square-foot storage facility and a new enhanced security gate and office. It does show, I think, our commitment to Forest City and this area, said John Roisen, the distribution center's director. (Forest City Summit, IO)
Passion for books leads to new Forest City business Sep 16, 2009
She is grateful for all those who have helped her when it came to opening Bookadee, but she may be most appreciative of her husband, who works in the Owner Relations Department at Winnebago Industries. He provided a lot of the sweat equity, she said with a smile, and I would have been lost without him. (Forest City Summit, IO)
Rebounding RV business auspicious for economy Sep 14, 2009
His job-hunting luck reflects a rebound in RV demand that may signal the end of the worst U.S. recession since World War II. In the past four domestic cycles, Winnebago Industries Inc. and other RV makers foreshadowed the economy's decline and heralded its recovery in government and trade-group data. "The RV industry is always the first in and the first out, and there's already been a noticeable beginning of it coming out of the current recession," said Dave Hoefer, 66, an adviser to Earthbound... (Honolulu Advertiser)
Signs of a turnaround? Sep 2, 2009
Several Winnebago Industries employees contacted by the Summit say they are working more than they have in the past year, and rumors abound that the motor-home manufacturer is hiring new employees for the first time in several years. Winnebago spokesperson Kelli Harms, as she has done in the past, said the company does not respond to rumors and pointed out that staffing levels fluctuate frequently due to changes in Winnebago's product schedule at any given time. (Forest City Summit, IO)
Winnebago CEO Optimistic About Expanding RV Market Aug 28, 2009
In this Aug. 6, 2009 photo, Winnebago Industries Inc. CEO Robert Olson speaks during an interview with The Associated Press at the Winnebago plant in Forest City, Iowa ... Robert Olson, 58, took a job installing motor home windows at Winnebago Industries Inc. at age 18 in hopes of saving money for college. (ABC News -- Wire)
Lieutenant governor to tour Winnebago next week Aug 27, 2009
FOREST CITY Lt. Gov. Patty Judge will visit Forest City and take a tour of Winnebago Industries next week. Judge is expected to hold a brief talk at 9:45 a.m. at the Winnebago Visitors Center before taking the tour of the motor home facility. (Forest City Summit, IO)
Ready, set, learn: Area school districts gear up for new school year Aug 20, 2009
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Winnebago lawyer dies in cycle crash Aug 19, 2009
GARNER A Winnebago Industries lawyer is being remembered as a man who was not only dedicated to his craft but also brightened the days of those around him. Terry Hagen was 53 when he was killed in a motorcycle accident north of Ventura last Thursday. (Forest City Summit, IO)
Garner man killed in motorcycle accident Aug 15, 2009
GARNER A Garner man who worked in the legal department at Winnebago Industries was killed in a motorcycle accident around 6:38 a.m. today. Terry Hagen, 53, Garner, was eastbound on 290th Street north of Ventura when he lost control of his motorcycle, struck the guide wire in the ditch and was ejected from the motorcycle, according to the Iowa State Patrol. (Forest City Summit, IO)
Diversity keeps contractor going strong at 45 Aug 12, 2009
It has built buildings for businesses ranging from Winnebago Industries to Bill's Family Foods in Forest City to constructing the addition to the North Iowa Ice Arena in Mason City to the Cargill Soy Biodiesel Facility in Iowa Falls. And the company is currently finishing one of its largest projects a more than 6 million Equine Center at Ellsworth College. (Forest City Summit, IO)
Airman sends mission flag to co-workers Aug 10, 2009
(Bob Fenske/Forest City Summit) FOREST CITY Joseph Mohlis knows he has been gone a lot from his job at Winnebago Industries, and that s the reason the Air Force Reserves master sergeant sent a gift to his co-workers in Department 513 at the Forest City motor home plant. In July, Department Supervisor Bruce Heusinkveld opened a box to find an American flag. (Mason City Globe-Gazette, IO)
A license to give- and receive Aug 7, 2009
Almost a year ago, she was laid off from her job at Winnebago Industries in Forest City. Around the same time, the Drabeks had gained custody of Adam's 13-year-old son, A.J. Adam and Amanda already had one child together nine-year-old Austin and now had two children to take care of after Amanda lost her job at Winnebago. (Forest City Summit, IO)
Thanking the home front Aug 5, 2009
SUMMIT PHOTO BY BOB FENSKE/INSET PHOTO COURTESY OF JOSPEH Winnebago Industries Employees from Department 513 show the flag they received from one of their co-workers, Master Sgt. Joseph A. Mohlis (inset), who sent one of the flags flown on his C-130 in the Middle East ... FOREST CITY Joseph Mohlis knows he has been gone a lot from his job at Winnebago Industries, and it's the reason the Air Force Reserves master sergeant sent a gift to his co-workers in Department 513 at the Forest City... (Forest City Summit, IO)
Americans still yearning to RV Jul 31, 2009
Other RV manufacturing centers like Forest City, Iowa, where motor home manufacturer Winnebago Industries is based, also are likely to suffer, said Curtin. And RV dealers are feeling the pain. (MSNBC -- Business)
WIT buoys Winnebago CEO Jul 30, 2009
FOREST CITY When Winnebago Industries' top executive is on the WIT Grand National Rally grounds this week, the smile never leaves Bob Olson's face. Is this great or what. (Forest City Summit, IO)
Winnebago CEO: Is this great or what? Jul 23, 2009
(BOB FENSKE/Forest City Summit) FOREST CITY When Winnebago Industries top executive is on the WIT Grand National Rally grounds this week, the smile never leaves Bob Olson s face. Is this great or what. (Mason City Globe-Gazette, IO)
Winnebago sees positives, but it's another loss quarter Jun 24, 2009
FOREST CITY Bob Olson said Thursday his company and its industry are walking through unchartered territory, but the Winnebago Industries chairman, CEO and president sounded a positive tone despite the gloomy financial news. Forest City-based Winnebago announced it lost 8. (Forest City Summit, IO)
Let's give optimism a try in these tough times Jun 24, 2009
Our largest employer, Winnebago Industries, lost another 8. 6 million last quarter, and the company's big boss, Bob Olson, is the first to admit that it's going to take a while for the company to return to those heady days five years ago when Winnebago couldn't seem to build motor homes fast enough. (Forest City Summit, IO)
Winnebago loses $8.6M Jun 19, 2009
6M By BOB FENSKE, For The Globe Gazette FOREST CITY Bob Olson said Thursday his company and its industry are walking through unchartered territory, but the Winnebago Industries chairman, CEO and president sounded a positive tone despite the gloomy financial news. Forest City-based Winnebago announced Thursday it lost $8. (Mason City Globe-Gazette, IO)
Two men killed in auto accident Jun 19, 2009
Derr, who had worked at Winnebago Industries in Forest City for 25 years, was driving to work at the time of the accident, according to his sister-in-law, Brenda Krause of Rudd. Bart Winter, owner of Middlestadt Funeral Home in Lake Mills, which is handling the funeral arrangements for Brighton, said Brighton worked for the Lake Mills Parks and Recreation Department. (Mason City Globe-Gazette, IO)
Winnebago loses $8.6 million in third quarter Jun 19, 2009
FOREST CITY It was another tough financial quarter for Winnebago Industries, but Chairman of the Board, CEO and President Bob Olson said there were some silver linings to be found. Winnebago reported that its net loss for the third quarter that ended May 30 was 8. (Forest City Summit, IO)
Winnebago posts $8.6M loss on falling sales Jun 19, 2009
By Dan Strumpf, AP Auto Writer NEW YORK Winnebago Industries , the nation's biggest motor-home manufacturer, posted a loss of $8. 6 million in its fiscal third quarter as revenue continued to crumble in the face of falling motor-home sales. (USA Today -- Money)
Winnebago Posts $8.6M Loss Jun 19, 2009
Falling motor-home sales push Winnebago Industries to $8 ... Recreation-vehicle maker Winnebago Industries Inc. said Thursday, June 18, 2009, it lost $8 ... Winnebago Industries Inc., the nation's biggest motor-home manufacturer by market share, posted a loss of $8. (ABC News -- Business)
Council gives green light to street project Jun 16, 2009
Those who spoke out against the project, however, said with the area's largest employer, Winnebago Industries, struggling in recent months, this was not the time to force property owners to pay assessments that will run thousands of dollars. City officials were quick to point out that the assessments would not be collected in one payment but can be spread out over a period of 10 years. (Forest City Summit, IO)
Earnings schedule for week of 6/15/09 Jun 16, 2009
FOREST CITY, Iowa Winnebago Industries Inc. reports third-quarter financial results. Friday. (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
Winnebago concept hybrid on national tour Jun 16, 2009
(Photo submitted by WINNEBAGO INDUSTRIES) FOREST CITY The Adventurer only looks like your typical 35-foot motorhome by Winnebago Industries Inc. ... As more and more people are thinking green, this shows that Winnebago Industries is on the cutting edge and offering an RV that people are looking for. (Mason City Globe-Gazette, IO)
Business Briefing Jun 16, 2009
-- Earnings reports expected from Carnival, Research In Motion and Winnebago Industries. F. (San Francisco Chronicle)
More layoffs for Winnebago Jun 16, 2009
HAMPTON - Winnebago Industries Inc., Forest City, announced Thursday that it is closing its plant in Hampton. The 140,000-square-foot operation primarily manufactures fiberglass components for Winnebago Industries' motor-home products ... Winnebago Industries has been doing business in Hampton since 1984. (Forest City Summit, IO)
Motorcycle-deer accident claims life Jun 3, 2009
FOREST CITY A former manager at Winnebago Industries is being remembered as a quiet, deep-thinking man who always did things right after he was killed in a motorcycle-deer accident last Thursday. David T. Murphy, 65, of Forest City, was transported by Forest City Ambulance to Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa after the accident that occurred just before 6 p.m. at the intersection of River Road and Taft Avenue southeast of Forest City. (Forest City Summit, IO)
Relay's Honorary Chairmen introduced May 20, 2009
Kay Sorensen, 62, was a Winnebago Industries office worker when she was diagnosed with breast cancer over three years ago. The diagnosis came right after Christmas 2005 and she began treatments right away in January. (Forest City Summit, IO)
One very proud No. 1 May 13, 2009
SUMMIT PHOTO BY BOB FENSKE Harlan Rodberg proudly wears his No. 1 pin along with the badge he first received when he was hired as Winnebago Industries longest-tenured employee ... Harlan Rodberg needed a little money back in the winter of 1964 so he took a temporary job at Winnebago Industries, thinking it be a three-month gig at the most ... The man is to put it mildly passionate about Winnebago Industries. (Forest City Summit, IO)
4-Star Stocks Poised to Pop: Spartan Motors May 12, 2009
Winnebago Industries (NYSE: WGO)Wendy's/Arby's Group (NYSE: WEN). Sources: Capital IQ, a division of Standard & Poor's, and Motley Fool CAPS. TTM = trailing 12 months. (MSNBC -- Business)
Honoring our heroes Apr 28, 2009
The Winnebago Industries chairman, CEO and president speaks a common refrain heard from all the guardians on this day. I don't know if I've ever felt so honored and so privileged as I do today, Olson says. (Forest City Summit, IO)
City-Wide Clean-Up gets the green light Apr 15, 2009
Street Superintendent Barney Ruiter said Winnebago Industries will once again donate several vehicles and fuel for the event, and Assistant Scoutmaster Jim Brockhohn said Farmers Cooperative Elevator has agreed to donate 200 in fuel for the event. This is a very worthy cause, City Councilman Jack Caputo said, and I think we have to realize how much these young men do to help our community. (Forest City Summit, IO)
Winnebago reports $10.4 million quarterly loss Mar 26, 2009
FOREST CITY Although Winnebago Industries posted a net loss for a third-straight quarter, the Forest City-based motor-home manufacturer's top executive said last week he remains optimistic that his company will survive the worst economic conditions he's seen in his almost 40 years in the business ... Winnebago Industries' last 10 quarterly. (Forest City Summit, IO)
'We're here for the long run' Mar 20, 2009
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Winnebago posts $10.4 million loss in second quarter Mar 20, 2009
FOREST CITY Although Winnebago Industries posted a net loss for a third-straight quarter, the Forest City-based motor-home manufacturer's top executive said Thursday he remains optimistic that his company will survive the worst economic conditions he's seen in his almost 40 years in the business. We're here for the long run, Winnebago Chairman of the Board, CEO and President Bob Olson said Thursday morning after the company announced a net loss of 10. (Forest City Summit, IO)
Winnebago posts 2Q loss as RV sales slide Mar 19, 2009
FOREST CITY, Iowa - RV maker Winnebago Industries says it lost more than $10 million in its second quarter as RV sales continued to slide. The Forest City, Iowa, company says it lost $10. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
Mixed message Mar 11, 2009
Most people, from community leaders and stakeholders (approximately 40 community members paying for the branding effort in addition to the city) to city residents agree that Winnebago Industries is the defining element to the town, but there are plenty of other amenities as well. One thing that came through loud and strong was residents view their community as safe with excellent schools and a high quality of life. (Forest City Summit, IO)
Businesses Look to Furloughs to Cut... Mar 10, 2009
Companies and universities that have instituted furloughs are Spansion, Gulfstream Aerospace, Port of Seattle, Ashland Inc., Pella Corp., Winnebago Industries Inc., Media General, Gannett, John Carroll University, Utah State University, Clemson University, Arizona State University and the list is growing daily. Employees at all levels in these companies are being affected as businesses adopt furloughs. (Suite101.com)
1,500 JOBS: Thats the tally of positions that have been reduced by North Iowa businesses Mar 5, 2009
Winnebago Industries in Forest City and Charles City, approximately 900 workers ... Tim Fox, executive director of the Charles City Economic Development Corp., said the closing of the Charles City Winnebago Industries plant in August resulted in 270 workers losing their jobs. (Mason City Globe-Gazette, IO)
1-Star Stocks Poised to Plunge: Winnebago? Mar 4, 2009
Based on the aggregated intelligence of 125,000-plus investors participating in Motley Fool CAPS, the Fool's free investing community, motor home manufacturer Winnebago Industries (NYSE: WGO) has received the dreaded one-star ranking. With that in mind, let's take a closer look at Winnebago's business, and see what CAPS investors are saying about the stock right now. (MSNBC -- Business)
County has unwanted unemployment title Mar 4, 2009
It could be said that Hancock County's struggles began with a large number of layoffs at Winnebago Industries, one of the area's leading employers. Soon to follow were other manufacturing jobs at Eaton's in Belmond, IMT in Garner and Kiefer Built in Kanawha. (Forest City Summit, IO)
City approves budget, hears survey findings from Grow Forest City Mar 3, 2009
North Star said there is no doubt Winnebago Industries is the major defining feature of this town, so embrace it. Forest City is known for its close-knit communities and huge community spirit. (Forest City Summit, IO)
Winnebago announces across-the-board pay cuts Feb 28, 2009
FOREST CITY Winnebago Industries announced this week that all of its employees will take pay cuts as the Forest City-based motor-home maufacturer deals with an RV market that has been battered by the poor economy. As we continue to face tough market conditions, we know we need to make tough decisions, said Winnebago spokeswoman Kelli Harms. (Forest City Summit, IO)
Winnebago cuts back Feb 28, 2009
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Between wrestling and Eunice, it was quite a week Feb 25, 2009
In between, I had a chance to interview and shoot the breeze with, among others, Waldorf College history professor Matt Plowman and Winnebago Industries Vice President of Sales and Marketing Roger Martin, who like me is a long-suffering Minnesota Gophers fan living in the middle of Hawkeye Nation. Plowman, meanwhile, is a professor who will present papers at two of the most prestigious higher-education institutions in the world. (Forest City Summit, IO)
‘They keep you hopping' Feb 25, 2009
Last fall, she was laid off from Winnebago Industries after working for the Forest City RV manufacturer for almost 14 years. Dale, meanwhile, continues to work as a jailer for the Winnebago County Sheriff's Department, so while both put their time into the lambing operation, it is Julie that has taken on much of the work with the quads. (Forest City Summit, IO)
Winnebago still tops in field Feb 25, 2009
FOREST CITY - A tough year got a little brighter for Winnebago Industries recently when the Forest City-based RV manufacturer learned it had retained its No. 1 ranking as the top-selling motor-home manufacturer. Statistical Surveys, a Michigan-based retail reporting service, released the market share report earlier this month. (Forest City Summit, IO)
Laid-off workers learning new skills in classrooms Feb 24, 2009
Crystal Diehl, who was laid off from Winnebago Industries, is enrolled in the business administration/office management program at Kaplan University. (JEFF HEINZ/The Globe Gazette) MASON CITY Crystal Diehl decided to go back to school after being laid off from her roofing department job at Winnebago Industries in Forest City at the end of October. (Mason City Globe-Gazette, IO)
From the Editor: No regrets about coming to Forest City five years ago Feb 18, 2009
When I arrived, Winnebago Industries was in the midst of a record year when it came to revenues and profits, and unless you're Rip Van Winkle, you know the economy is nowhere near as strong as it was five years ago. Readers of this column know there have been a host of other changes in my life, but I have no regrets about that decision we made five years ago to leave my native Minnesota and the life of daily newspapers to return to Iowa and try my hand at the weekly side of print journalism. (Forest City Summit, IO)
John Skipper Column: The rest of two stories Feb 16, 2009
One involved the dilemma of Amy Asche of Forest City, who was laid off from Winnebago Industries last July and started receiving unemployment benefits. Instead of sitting around doing nothing and collecting from the government, Amy got herself a temp job at the Cummins plant in Lake Mills. (Mason City Globe-Gazette, IO)
Honor, duty lead to spot in historic U.S. day Feb 10, 2009
He has worked at Winnebago Industries in Forest City, and attended North Iowa Area Community College, studying criminal justice. He is also active on the Woden Volunteer Fire Department. (Forest City Summit, IO)
Woman will receive jobless benefits soon Feb 10, 2009
She was laid off from Winnebago Industries in July and began receiving unemployment compensation. A few weeks later, she got a temporary job through the Manpower job placement service at the Cummins plant in Lake Mills. (Mason City Globe-Gazette, IO)
Iowa unemployment benefits eligibility rules: Feb 8, 2009
When Amy Asche of Forest City called Winnebago Industries and notified them of her temporary employment, she was fulfilling one of the requirements of Iowa law concerning unemployment compensation. Unemployment insurance is paid by employers who are covered by the Iowa Employment Security Law. (Mason City Globe-Gazette, IO)
Out of work, out of luck Feb 8, 2009
Amy Asche of Forest City is trying to get unemployment money she thinks she deserves after being laid off at Winnebago Industries and again from a temporary job ... Like many of their friends and neighbors, they both worked at Winnebago Industries and loved their jobs ... According to Winnebago Industries, Asche called at 1:15 p.m. on Sept. 5, 2007, and voluntarily quit. (Mason City Globe-Gazette, IO)
