A-1 Vacuum survives big box era with repair and reuse
Kevin and Tammy Leyse own A-1 Vacuum in Cedar Rapids with son Michael, after buying from founder Mitch Turner who ran the shop for decades. They emphasize service, repair, and recycling to counteract big store competition, offering warranty work and central vacuum system service while keeping goods out of landfills.
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Edar Rapids
Cedar Rapids
Daniels Park
Kevin Leyse
Turner
Mitch
A-1
Seventh Street
Kevin
Leyses
Oakland Road
Michael
Tammy
Tammy Leyse
A-1 Vacuum Owners Talk Service in Cedar Rapids
Kevin and Tammy Leyse run Kevin's A-1 Vacuum at 901 Oakland Rd NE in Cedar Rapids. They emphasize phone help, quick turnaround, and doing simple fixes on site if possible. They note customers often call about central vac issues and sock blockages in hoses.
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Kevin
Tammy Leysee
Oakland Rd
Cedar Rapids
Kevinsaivacuum
Michael
Uber board expects 18 to 36 month path to IPO for ride hailing firm
Uber chief Dara Khosrowshahi told about 16,000 employees in a global all-hands that the company could go public in 18 to 36 months. He cautioned it remains undecided, as Google trade secrets litigation and two federal investigations loom.
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Uber
Transportation Company
Expedia
Dara Khosrowshahi
Khosrowshahi
San Francisco
Google
Department of Justice
U.S
Drought Triggers Disaster Aid for 26 Iowa Counties
The USDA named 10 primary natural disaster areas after a broad Iowa drought. Washington and Keokuk counties, among 16 adjacent counties, qualify for Farm Service emergency loans with an eight month application window to cover losses.
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Iowa
U.S. Department of Agriculture
Washington
Keokuk
USDA
Department
Farm Service Agency
Clarke
Decatur
Jefferson
Lucas
Madison
Marion
Union
Wapello
Warren
Wayne
Adair, Adams, Appanoose
Dallas
Davis
Guthrie
Henry
Jasper
Mahaska
Monroe
Polk, Ringgold
Taylor, van Buren
Washington Counties
Strong August ADP Pulse Shows Hiring Beat Forecasts
ADP Research Institute data from Roseland New Jersey shows private payrolls up 237 000 in August the biggest rise in five months. Goods producing firms added 33 000 while service providers added 204 000 with openings at a record signaling a solid labor market. Moody's Analytics said job creation remains strong across industries and sizes while shortages could worsen.
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U.S
ADP Research Institute
Roseland
N.J
ADP
Labor Department
Mark Zandi
Moody’s Analytics Inc
West Chester
Moody’s
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