WIT Rally

It is that time again. The WIT Rally starts today in Forest City, Iowa, the home of the Winnebago. WIT stands for Winnebago International Travelers and they travel all over in their Winnebago. Over 1,000 motor homes will all be lined up by State on the Winnebago grounds. They have all kinds of excellent entertainment for these folks. Most of them have sold their homes and now live in their Winnebago and travel all over. I worked in Personnel at Winnebago for 25 years and was able to go over and see the people, their crafts and much more. I could enjoy the entertainment, as well. It is quite a club.

Winnebago Industries

Winnebago Industries, the #1 manufacturer of Motorhomes is feeling the crunch of gas prices. They are closing their plants in Charles City, IA for the time being and 300 people will be out of work there. They will transfer about 200 of them to their other plants. It is getting pretty tight there. They are still making a profit but not enough to keep all plants in operation. Some may be going to 4 day weeks or working every other week. Time will tell soon.