Paycheck Protection Program Flexibility Act

On June 4, 2020, the H.R.7010, the Paycheck Protection Program Flexibility Act of 2020 was passed in the Senate by unanimous consent. This bill amends the PPP and provides small business recipients with necessary flexibility to receive the forgivable loans they need to keep their businesses open and their employees...

PPP Loan Forgiveness Guide

Under the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP), loans may be forgiven if borrowers use the funds to maintain their payrolls and pay other specified expenses. The U.S. Chamber published a step-by-step PPP Forgiveness Guide to help calculate your loan forgiveness amount, navigate record-keeping requirements, and determine repayment terms on amounts not...

Interview with 2019 Band Festival Royalty

Chris Frenz, who typically serves as the master of ceremonies for the Festival, interviewed the 2019 North Iowa Band Festival King Jacob VerHelst (Central Springs) and Queen Alana Noss (Rockford) to see what they have been up to since last year's festival, their musical experience, and their memories of Band Fest.