Trade deficit seen widen with China and Japan in December
Commerce Department reports a larger December trade gap with China and Japan as U.S. imports rise. The outlook follows a string of record deficits amid a weak dollar and strong consumer demand for autos and electronics.
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Maureen Osaka A Career Shaped by Growth and Community
Maureen Osaka, 49, of Informatics a family owned web firm in Cedar Rapids, discusses a youth cabbage harvest in Michigan and how diverse jobs mold her approach to technology. She chairs and leads boards including Meth Wick, Professional Women's Network, and Waypoint, while balancing family and community roles.
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Tosaw ties to Iowa in search for Kinnick plane relics
Tosaw explains his Iowa connections and plans to revisit the site of Charles Kinnick's plane crash this winter. He questions how Kinnick died as rescue crews arrived within hours and hopes to recover a souvenir such as dog tags while noting Kinnick's strong ties to Iowa and the Hawkeyes.
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West Des Moines plans mid-decade census to boost funds
City officials aim to recount to keep West Des Moines above 50 000 residents, hoping for more state road money and federal grants. A 2005 count could cost 450 000 but is expected to pay for itself in the first year.
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