Mutual Understanding

What is considered the average American home? That’s a question with a lot of variables. “Home is where the heart is,” the saying goes, and your heart might be anywhere from a downtown apartment to a farm miles away from the closest neighbor.

The U.S. Census Bureau reports...Full story

According to auto research firm IMR, a third of independent auto repair shops in a 2019 survey said their biggest challenge is staying up to date with technology in their industry. Their second-biggest challenge is a lack of good technicians, who are in part missing the technology skills they should...Full story

It’s that time of year again — time to make your new year’s resolutions. There are the ones you make every year, like “lose weight” or “read more books.” 2021 might be the ideal time for something like “meet new people” (maybe later this year, when people...Full story

The Hastings Mutual Insurance Company Charitable Foundation recognizes the contributions of nonprofit organizations in the communities we serve. Each month, we’ll honor one of those organizations as our Nonprofit of the Month.

It’s a tradition every year — because there’s a need every year. Not long ago, the Benton Community Foundation...Full story

How many Christmas movies have you seen this season so far? Many are on streaming services or run 24 hours a day on TV channels; you can literally watch Christmas films non-stop until Christmas (and beyond, really; why not a tradition of “It’s A Wonderful Life” for...Full story