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MADISON, Wis. – July 17, 2008 – Knupp & Watson, an award-winning advertising, marketing, and public relations firm, announces the addition of a new employee to its staff, and the promotion of an employee. Ila Gates-Thomas, who has been with Knupp & Watson since 2005, has been promoted from account coordinator to associate account manager at Knupp & Watson. ...

Washington, DC - Rep. Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) was honored with a 2008 Congressional Partnership Award from the National Association of Development Organizations (NADO) and the Southwestern Wisconsin Regional Planning Commission (SWWWRPC) for outstanding leadership in promoting federal community, economic and infrastructure development programs. Larry Ward, Executive Director of SWWRPC, said "Rep. Baldwin is a true leader who has displayed...

WISCONSIN RAPIDS, Wis., July 16 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Renaissance Learning(TM), Inc., (NASDAQ:RLRN) , a leading provider of technology to support personalized practice, differentiated instruction, and progress monitoring in reading, math, and writing for pre-K-12 schools and districts, announced that its Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of $.07 per share, payable September 2, 2008 to shareholders of record...

MILWAUKEE, July 17 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Johnson Controls, Inc. (JCI) today reported record sales and earnings for the third quarter of fiscal 2008. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20070930/AQSU001LOGO) Sales for the quarter ended June 30, 2008 increased to $9.9 billion, up 11% from $8.9 billion for the 2007 third quarter. Segment income was $645 million, a 13% increase over $573 million last year, with all...

Durable, powerful tool surpasses the competition; provides power, comfort and control KENOSHA, Wis., July 16 /PRNewswire/ -- Say good-bye to stubborn nuts and bolts for good. Whether changing shocks, struts or removing lug nuts, Snap-on Tools' new MG725 1/2-inch drive impact wrench will help techs get any job done faster. (Photo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20080716/CLW064 ) Offering top of the line performance, the impact...

Includes Coverage for Trip Cancellation and Interruption, along with Equipment Delays and Missed Connections STEVENS POINT, Wis., July 16 /PRNewswire/ -- Today's active vacationers require complete coverage in pursuit of their next once-in-a-lifetime activity. AIG Travel Guard (http://www.travelguard.com/), a leading provider of travel insurance and assistance plans, has launched an adventure travel insurance plan that provides coverage for many...

MILWAUKEE, July 17 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Harley-Davidson, Inc. (NYSE:HOG) today announced its results for the second quarter ended June 29, 2008. Revenue for the quarter was $1.57 billion compared to $1.62 billion in the year ago quarter, a 2.9 percent decrease. Net income was $222.8 million compared to $290.5 million in the year ago quarter, a decrease of 23.3 percent....

Hologic, Inc. Accepts Shares of Third Wave Technologies, Inc. in Tender Offer and Commences Subsequent Offering Period

Vote to Join Teamsters is Unanimous MILWAUKEE, July 16 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Village of Bayside, Wisconsin police officers and dispatchers have overwhelmingly chosen to join the Teamsters and are now members of Local 200. "This group is the first public safety organization that Local 200 has ever organized," said Local 200 Secretary-Treasurer Tom Millonzi. In February 2008, police officers called Local...

MILWAUKEE, July 17 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- MGIC Investment Corporation (NYSE:MTG) today reported a net loss for the quarter ended June 30, 2008 of $97.9 million, compared with net income of $76.7 million for the same quarter a year ago. Diluted loss per share was $0.79 for the quarter ending June 30, 2008, compared to diluted earnings per share of $0.93...

MILWAUKEE, July 17 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- A. O. Smith Corporation (NYSE:AOS) today announced that second quarter earnings increased eighteen percent over second quarter 2007 results to $31.9 million while earnings per share increased twenty two percent to $1.06. Reported earnings in the quarter included a net benefit of $0.03 per share resulting from a cumulative currency translation gain related to...

- Q2 2008 Net Income Up 32% - EPS Rises 37% - Net Interest Income Increases 17% - Non-interest Income up 18% - Average deposits grow 7% BELOIT, Wis., July 16 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Blackhawk Bancorp, Inc. (BULLETIN BOARD: BHWB) today announced improved financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2008. Net income rose to a second quarter record...

Parents Move from Disposable to Dependable DODGEVILLE, Wis., July 17 /PRNewswire/ -- This back-to-school season, money does matter. When 800 moms were polled during a recent online survey conducted by Lands' End, 65 percent said they plan to set a budget for back-to-school shopping with the majority of moms not planning to spend more than they did for the...

Presents $41,000 Grant for Chippewa Valley Efforts to Buy, Sell Local Food EAU CLAIRE – Governor Jim Doyle today announced $225,000 for seven projects to increase local food sales and grow the state’s economy. The funding is from the state’s first-ever “Buy Local, Buy Wisconsin” grant program aimed to keep food spending in local communities. “Everyone...