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Midwestern News
Local news stories affecting the auto body industry in Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, Ohio, South Dakota, and Wisconsin
Lincoln, NE, Has More People Driving More Miles, but Fewer Crashes. Why?
Written by Riley Johnson, Lincoln Journal Star
More people are driving more miles on Lincoln, NE, streets than they were 18 years ago, but that hasn't triggered an increase in fender-benders and T-bone crashes.
Aspiring Auto Tech in West Salem, WI, Overcomes Struggles
Written by Emily Pyrek, Lacrosse Tribune
Counselor Julie Arentz did a double take when Caden Kane walked into her office in November 2016.
KY College Receives $4,000 to Fund Scholarships for Automotive Students
The Owensboro Community & Technical College Foundation, Inc. in Owensboro, KY, received funding from the RPM Foundation for eight $500 scholarships to award to new students enrolling in Owensboro Community & Technical College's (OCTC) Automotive Technology program.
‘Transportation Academy’ Turns Out Future Auto Repairers in OH
Written by Morgan McKinniss, Gallipolis Daily TribuneThe ability to drive is a foundational aspect to life in Gallia County, OH.
Shop Strategies: Indiana MSO Discusses How to Create Process for Duplicable Business
Written by Stacey PhillipsTom & Ed’s Autobody dates back to 1983 when Tom Tylka and his partner, Ed, moved their garage operation into a 2,000-square-foot facility in Schererville, Indiana, after quitting their jobs at an engineering company.
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Matt's Automotive Adds 3rd Location, Collision Repair in ND
Written by Dave Olson, InforumMatt Lachowitzer owns a number of businesses. Perhaps the best known are his Matt's Automotive Service Centers---one in Moorhead, MN, and one in Fargo, ND.
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MI Collision Repair Shop Owner Bribes Police Officer
Written by Robert Snell, The Detroit NewsA city police officer in Detroit, MI, has pleaded guilty to extortion for pocketing bribes from an auto collision shop owner.
Northwest Technical School Shows Off Project Car in Maryville, MO
Written by Jessika Eidson, The Maryville ForumOne recently restored, ‘50s-era car was on display at Kansas City’s World of Wheels event the weekend of Feb. 9--11.
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Springfield, MO, Auto Body Shops Slammed with Business
Written by Brea Douglas, OzarksFirst.comIf there's anything the bad weather has taught us recently, it's that Mother Nature can put a beating on our cars.
Missouri House Considers Anti-Vehicle Safety Inspection Legislation
On Feb. 7, the Missouri House Transportation Committee held a hearing to address House Bill (HB) 1444. HB 1444 would repeal Missouri’s vehicle safety inspection program.