Wall Street Stumbles Amid Mixed Economic Signals
Stocks closed narrowly mixed in light trading with the Dow edging up 3 points to 12 291, the S&P 500 rising under 1, and the Nasdaq adding 7 to 2 625. Separately Cedar Rapids eyes Chick fil A at 217 Collins Road NE near Lindale Mall with a 4 866 square foot building and 95 car lot. Sharp Samsung LCD panel makers agree to a 538.6 million antitrust settlement for indirect purchasers following earlier direct buyer settlements.
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Sears to close 100 to 120 stores amid weak holidays
Sears Holdings plans to shutter between 100 and 120 Sears and Kmart outlets to raise cash after a weak holiday season. A final list will be posted on the company website. Jobs impact not disclosed as it shifts focus to cash generating stores from marginal ones. Stock fell 27 percent to $33.38.
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Mix 96.5 fades out as station goes country
Clear Channel drops Mix 96.5 in Cedar Rapids for Kiss Country on 96.5 and 95.7 FM. The company cites rising country demand and strong online listeners from KKSY 95.7 as the reason. A local morning show is planned January, with six Corridor stations in operation.
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Iowa lawyer starts Kids First to give children a voice in custody cases
Jenny Schulz founded Kids First Law Center in Cedar Rapids in 2005 to provide court appointed representation for youths 6 to 17 in high conflict custody disputes. The nonprofit handles about 150 children yearly across 30 active cases, with 400 Linn County children in their educational workshops. Schulz mentors other attorneys while also managing fundraising and expansion.
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L. L. Pelling to relocate Cedar Rapids asphalt plant
North Liberty supplier L L Pelling moves Cedar Rapids plant from 3750 J St SW after 1972 build to 40 acre site at Edgewood Road and 60th Avenue SW to expand storage and capacity. Construction costs exceed 4 million dollars with full operation planned in 2013 and closer access to Martin Marietta and other suppliers.
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