Dow dips as tech leads markets higher on mixed day
The Dow fell 10.91 to 8,187.54 while the Nasdaq rose to a record high for the fifth straight session. Eastern Iowa stocks showed 19 gains, 19 losses, and five unchanged as Air China orders five firm and five option Boeing 777s with Rockwell avionics. The FDA warned listeria risks in Royal Line smoked salmon and Orval Kent potato salad recalled by an Illinois firm. Yields on three year Treasuries slipped to 6.041 percent.
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Corridor Careers site promotes Cedar Rapids Iowa City job opportunities
The Corridor Careers Web site www corridor careers com was unveiled at the Priority One luncheon to help Eastern Iowa companies recruit former Iowans for technical jobs. It offers job listings, linking, a regional map, area information, and a photo tour as revenue funds promotion.
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Priority One reports 2544 new Cedar Rapids area jobs created
Priority One officials reaffirmed a commitment to workforce development during a 500-attendee annual meeting. The group assisted 34 existing businesses with $118 million in capital investment and 1972 new jobs, with Nordstrom and National Computer Systems joining to boost totals to 2544 jobs and 235 retained positions.
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Priority One
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National Computer Systems
Nielsen
Kirkwood Community College
Devel
Meredith reports record earnings on strong Q4, yearly gains
Meredith Corp. posted a 29 percent rise in fourth quarter earnings to 19.6 million, as revenue edged down to 223.2 million. Full year net earnings reached 95.3 million, including a 27.7 million gain from cable sale, marking the fifth straight year of higher earnings.
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Aegon USA
AEGON
Providion Corp
Shepard
Cedar Rapids
Meredith
Country America
In with the old new at Iowa State Fair
The Iowa State Fair opens in Des Moines and runs through Aug 17 with traditional events and new attractions. Highlights include Duffy Lyon’s butter sculptures of Elvis and a butter cow, opening day features like Iowa Motor Truck Association Day, livestock shows, FFA and 4-H activities, tours, contests, and a full schedule of events with admission details and a help line.
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Elvis Presley
Iowa Motor Truck Association
FFA
Corriedale
West Arena
Farm Credit Services
Little Red
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All Iowa Fair Opens Today at Hawkeye Downs Cedar Rapids
The All Iowa Fair and Music Fest begins today at Hawkeye Downs in Cedar Rapids and runs through Sunday. Gates open at noon, closing times vary, with $4 adult and $1 child admission. grandstand and race track events cost $19.
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