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Collision Repair Specialists Hosts Annual Fundraiser for Those in Need in MO
Written by Colton Cichoracki, KQ2.com
One St. Joseph, MO, collision repair company is accepting donated goods to help people in the community who are in need.
CARSTAR Metcalf Donates Car to Local Veteran Through NABC Recycled Rides
A veteran from Kansas City, MO, received an early Christmas gift when Santa awarded her keys to a 2015 Nissan Altima 2.5 at a ceremony on Wednesday, Dec. 5, at the CARSTAR Metcalf facility in Stilwell, KS.
Zara’s Collision Center Gifts Chrysler 300 to Single Mother in IL
Single mother and grandmother Jennea Fortune’s lack of transportation often kept her from participating in family occasions and work.
Sheboygan, WI, Auto Body Shop Celebrates 50 Years of Family Ownership
Written by Marina Affo, Sheboygan PressA Sheboygan, WI, business is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year: Dean's Auto Body, Inc., opened in 1968 in Sheboygan.
MI Secretary of State Targets Fraudsters, Scam Artists
With the prosecution and conviction of three individuals on federal conspiracy and identity theft charges in September, the Secretary of State’s Office added yet another successful outcome to what has become a formidable track record of fighting fraud, Secretary of State Ruth Johnson said.
Deerfield Village, WI, Progresses on Truckstar Collision TIF Request
Written by Karyn Saemann, Cambridge News & Deerfield IndependentThe Deerfield, WI, Village Board moved ahead the night of Nov. 26 on critical pieces of a planned expansion of Truckstar Collision Center on West Nelson Street.
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Davenport, IA, Snow Storm Keeps Body Shops Busy With Damaged Cars
Written by Briana Collier, OurQuadCities.comDavenport, IA-area body shops were hard at work Nov. 26 after the first massive winter storm swept through the Quad Cities.
Record Snowfall Keeps Auto Body Shops Busy as Drivers Collide in IL
Written by Brittany Toolis, MyStateline.comThe snowfall that took place on Nov. 25 set several records in Rockford, IL. It became the snowiest November day on record with 11.7 inches recorded at the airport at midnight.
Gerber Collision & Glass Acquires Gates Collision Centers’ 18 Locations in Midwest
Gerber Collision & Glass recently announced the acquisition of a multi-store operation consisting of 18 collision repair centers, including two intake centers, located in the Wisconsin and Northern Illinois markets.
Tatman Name Returns to IL Body Repair Shop After Years of Legal Battles
Written by Ben Zigterman, News-Gazette MediaAfter three years in court, Tim Tatman can use his own name again.