Realtors Move to Coralville Office Space
The Iowa City Area Association of Realtors announced plans to purchase and own a new office in River Bend, Coralville, replacing the rented site at 438 Highway 1 West, Iowa City. President Jeff Dill said ownership will reflect their message and provide expanded space for education and greater patron access, with a move expected by fall.
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Iowa City Area Association of Realtors
Coralville
Jeff Dill
Iowa City
Toyota defect complaints surge linked to sudden acceleration
Consumer data show 34 deaths possibly linked to sudden acceleration in Toyota vehicles since 2000, with Prius complaints rising nearly 1000 in about a week. None verified yet as government reviews proceed after recalls. Terra Industries approves merger with Yara International for 4.1 billion dollars. Terra becomes wholly owned subsidiary and will be renamed Yara North America.
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Terra Industries Inc
Yara International Asa
Oslo
Norway
Terra
Sioux City
Yara
Yara North America
Oil prices steady as trading light on holidays
Oil prices stay near 74 a barrel with March crude at 74.26 on the Nymex. Gains supported by Japan's strong growth but capped by a firmer dollar. Markets in Asia paused for Lunar New Year and U S trading was closed for Presidents Day.
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Asia
United States
Europe
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China
Hong Kong
Taiwan
South Korea
Singapore
Malaysia
Local designers open Bella Sala events and bridal boutique
Lyndsie Schnoor and Melissa Fontanini launch Bella Sala Reception and Banquet Facility with XOXO Hugs and Kisses Bridal Boutique in Tiffin. The 17,000 square foot venue on 22 acres includes a reception hall with a pub Salud and outdoor ceremony spaces. They partner with local hotels photographers and limousine firms.
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Cliffette
the Gazette
XOXO
Lyndsie Schnoor
Melissa Fontanini
Alex Brooks
Tiffin
Bella Sala
Jasper Ave
Hawkeye
Couture
Winnie Couture
Terani Couture
Joli
Home sales dip in Iowa amid winter weather impact
January home sales slowed across Iowa due to heavy snow and cold weather. Realtors sold 1,168 homes statewide, a 5.6 percent drop from January 2009 and 38.3 percent from December 2009, with tax credit effects expected to show in February and March. Prices rose modestly in Cedar Rapids and Iowa City areas as buyers delay eased.
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Dave DeWitte
Ue Gazette
Iowa
Iowa Association of Realtors
State Association
Carey Jensen
Jensen
Iowa City
Cedar Rapids
Kevin Platz
Association
Jeff Dill
Deadline looms for extension of insurance help
The article notes a federal subsidy covering 65 percent of COBRA health insurance premiums for laid off workers could expire. Families USA urges Congress to extend the subsidy, citing high premiums relative to unemployment benefits and ongoing unemployment levels.
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George C. Ford
Gazette
Ron Pollack
Families USA
Pollack
Congress
Coral West Medical Plaza Opens in Fall in Coralville
Cedar Development will complete Coral West Medical Plaza at 2769 Heartland Dr in Coralville by October. The 69 000 square foot complex will house seven medical offices with underground parking and provide on site access to labs and X rays. A deli coffee shop is sought to serve tenants and patients.
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Vacelle
Coralville
Heartland Express
Coral West Medical Plaza
Heartland Dr
Cedar Development
North Liberty
Kris Kay
Aspect Architecture
Cedar Rapids
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