MidAmerican bids higher for IES stockholders in merger clash
MidAmerican contends its offer delivers a 21 percent premium over the three way merger plan and a 42 percent dividend boost. It proposes cash or stock per IES share valuing the deal at 1.17 billion and a 31 percent premium over IESs Friday close. Bright says the merger secures Iowa base growth, potential price reductions, and more local jobs while keeping a Cedar Rapids presence and cooperation in McLeod. Governor Branstad voices support for in state control of utilities.
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Do I Need Diet Center Membership for Gourmet Lite Shopping
Gourmet Lite welcomes the public and does not require Diet Center membership. It was created to serve Diet Center clients but now attracts customers from all parts of Illinois. The store offers organic low fat and refined sugar free foods with flavorful options to curb high fat sugary cravings.
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Terry Anderson returns to Beirut after long captivity
Beirut based AP veteran Terry Anderson arrives in Lebanon to film a documentary about life after his seven year captivity. The settler, 48, was kidnapped on March 16, 1985 while serving as AP's chief Middle East correspondent and was released December 4, 1991. He says Americans know only the violence and seeks a peace time view.
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