How to Insurance Like an Adult
Posted: May 4, 2016
Adulting is hard — going to work, paying bills, getting up before 7 a.m., and purchasing insurance. While we can't help you with your job, pay your bills, or supply you with unlimited energy drinks, your Grinnell Mutual independent agent can help you insurance like an adult. 1. Give your auto insurance a tune up Spring is a good time of year to contact your...
Teaching respect for ATVs: A role for everyone
Posted: April 7, 2016
"Hop on! I’ll take you there." Whether it is crossing a ravine, climbing a hill, or traveling down a gravel road, the ATV may be the fastest way to get to a broken fence, stray livestock, or anything else that needs attention on the farm and in the field. Many farmers take the speed and convenience of ATVs for granted. "Riders don’t give ATVs the...
Cultivate a Fire-Safe Farm
Posted: March 15, 2016
There are a lot of fire hazards on the farm, especially during harvest time. Dry crops and chaff offer plenty of fuel in fields and barns, on combines, and around other heavy farm equipment. Fields and equipment The Iowa State Extension has put together a list of safety precautions to help make your harvest safe and bountiful. Carry a minimum of two class ABC fire...
Three Ways to Prepare for the First Ride this Spring
Posted: March 14, 2016
Your motorcycle has been parked for four months—maybe more. Now that the snow and ice have melted away, it’s time to pack away the shovels and sleds and make space for your motorcycle. Before that first ride of the spring, Pardridge Insurance, along with its partner Grinnell Mutual Reinsurance Company, recommends taking time to prepare your bike, your gear, and yourself for the ride. “Riders...
How to Find, Install and Use a Child Safety Seat
Posted: March 8, 2016
It holds your most prized possession, but it’s not a safe or a jewelry box. It’s not your phone or your wallet, but you take it everywhere. And it’s not a seat belt, but state law requires that you use it. What's the answer to this riddle? It’s your child safety seat, and it's also the focus of the following posts: The History of Child...