West Music's Global Reach and Family Leadership
West Music operates regionally and nationally with 20 percent of revenue from regional stores in Iowa and a nationwide arm including Per cussion Source Flute Authority Westco and a large music education catalog. It distributes Miyazawa flutes and other instruments internationally, sells over a million recorders annually, and provides music therapy with 11 therapists. Ryan West, after NYU, became senior vice president in 2007 and now leads the company alongside CEO emeritus Robin Walenta.
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West Music Company outreach sparks students' instrument discovery
West recalls a program where company reps visit schools to let students try various instruments before choosing one to learn. She notes the lasting impact of the day and the role such experiences play in education. Contact at 319 265 6828 or cleo.west@thegazette.com.
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West Music Timeline 1941 80th anniversary notes
The history traces Peterson West Music Co from its 1941 Iowa City start by Chris Peterson and Pearl West at 24 1 2 S Clinton St to later moves 14 S Dubuque St Coralville 1212 Fifth St and expansions. Key milestones include leadership changes, exclusive Miyazawa Flute rights in 1977, catalogs in 1980, therapy services in 1994, online site in 1996 and 2011, and the 80th anniversary in 2021.
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Barn Wired earns Iowa small business of the week
Amanda Snakenberg launched Barn Wired on Sigourney’s town square in 2017 after selling barn board and barbed wire signs at fairs since 2015. The Keokuk County decor shop also houses a coffee bar lunches and a beverage garden. Senator Joni Ernst selects a county’s standout business weekly.
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Debt collection rules and how to handle scams
Consumers are advised on legitimate debt collection practices and scam protection. Check for creditor details and proof of debt, avoid sharing banking data, and report suspected fraud. Use annualcreditreport.com for free credit reports, place fraud alerts, and consult consumerfinance.gov for dispute templates. Bobby Hansen of BBB Cedar Rapids provides a contact.
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