Wall Street Climbs After Jobs Report Boosts Hopes
Wall Street moved higher after the government reported the nation lost more than half a million jobs last month. The Dow rose 259.18 to 8635.42, the S&P gained 30.85 to 876.07, and the Nasdaq increased 3.75 to 1509.31 as volume totaled 1.62 billion shares. Septagon Industries named Stace Anderson president, directing strategic leadership for seven subsidiaries including Septagon Construction Co. in Cedar Rapids with operations in Sedalia, Missouri.
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Auto maker layoffs hit GM plants and Mitsubishi shutdowns
GM cuts shifts at Lordstown Ohio Orion Township Michigan and Oshawa Ontario starting February amid slowing demand. The layoffs total 2.4 percent of GM North American blue collar workers. Mitsubishi pauses Normal Indiana plant for seven weeks from February 18 due to weak sales, the longest shutdown since 1988. Workers will be reassigned and paid during the halt.
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Gas Price Survey for Corridor as of Yesterday
A selective survey lists gas prices across the Corridor as of yesterday afternoon with figures rounded to the nearest cent. Local stations show variation, reflecting market shifts and regional pricing.
Federal flood aid flows to Cedar Rapids businesses
Seventeen Cedar Rapids area businesses and nonprofits received forgivable loans from HUD funded CDBG programs on Friday. Amounts ranged from 4750 to 50000 as relief arrives after the flood, easing concerns for owners like Deb Christensen of Art 2M Broidery who faced insurance gaps.
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Cedar Rapids flood aid paid to 60 area businesses
A Cedar Rapids Chamber list shows 60 businesses received $50,000 to $89,650 in CDBG flood aid on Friday. Notable recipients include African-American Historical Museum & Cultural Center of Iowa, Cedar Ridge Vineyards, Kathy's Pies, Laser Tech, and St. Andrews Golf Club. The first payout marks early relief as more checks and forgivable loans are expected for hundreds awaiting aid.
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Stuck in the Slow Lane Technology Top States Feature
A Gazette graphic highlights top states for slow lane technology adoption with data driven visuals. The piece contrasts regions advancing in digital infrastructure with those lagging, naming leading and trailing states while noting policy influences and market factors shaping adoption rates.
Iowa ranks near bottom in PCMag Internet speed study
A PCMag survey ranks Iowa 46th or last among Midwest states for average Internet speed at 398 kbps, below the national 557 kbps. Mediacom Online is the fastest Iowa provider at 497 kbps, while Nebraska and Wisconsin show higher speeds, and experts urge wireless and national grid solutions.
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Online electronics buying guide for holiday list
A guide to shopping electronics online detailing six steps for best deals and security. It covers using shopping bots, avoiding brand dependence, including shipping costs, verifying seller addresses, reading privacy policies, paying by credit card, and respecting return policies with essential records.
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