Grassley seeks tax extension for Iowa farmers hit by outages
Senator Chuck Grassley requests an IRS filing extension for Iowa farmers after widespread power outages disrupt access to computers and appointments. The extension would depend on a presidential disaster declaration and apply to counties within it. Grassley noted farmers face water and livestock risks while utilities remain down.
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Lithia Motors expands Iowa footprint with new dealerships
Lithia Motors buys additional Iowa stores in Ames Des Moines and Johnstown renaming them Lithia Nissan of Ames Lithia Infiniti of Des Moines Lithia Volkswagen of Des Moines Audi of Des Moines and Honda of Ames The deals add about 100 million in annual revenue and bring 245 million in annualized sales after prior acquisitions including Infiniti Acura and BMW Mercedes dealerships in Des Moines Cedar Rapids and surrounding areas.
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Toyota plans Highlander plant in Mississippi by 2010
Toyota and Mississippi officials announced a $1.3 billion eighth North American plant to build Highlanders on a 1,700 acre site at Blue Springs near Tupelo. The factory, expected to produce 150,000 Highlanders annually, will create about 2,000 jobs as the region recovers from furniture industry job losses.
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Toyota
North America
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Tupelo
Arkansas
Tennessee
Oil prices rise above 62 per barrel as inventories loom
Energy prices climbed on Tuesday with light crude trading around 62.12 to 62.25 dollars per barrel on the Nymex as expectations of falling U.S. product stocks offset weaker demand fears from China. The EIA was due to report gasoline and distillate inventories later today.
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Wall Street Drops on Global Concern Amid Market Selloff
U S and Chinese economies spook investors as Dow plunges over 500 points at one point and closes down 416.02 to 12 216 24 Nasdaq slides 96 65 amid broad global selling. Analysts expect a lasting correction not a bear market.
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Farms rely on generators as outages strain Iowa dairies
Farmers on the Gary and Nona Reyhons dairy farm near Mount Vernon cope four days into a power outage. Their generator runs milking but not the tank cooler or home furnace, forcing tough choices and water hauling for cattle. Neighbors report similar generator strain as cold weather complicates farming chores and calving. The Iowa Agriculture Department and Land Stewardship are involved in response efforts.
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the Gazette
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Mount Vernon
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Insurance best for small business losses
Denny Dietrich faced about 35000 dollars in spoilage losses after 25 hours without power at Garys Foods in Mount Vernon. He relies on inventory coverage though he notes it won’t cover all costs. Insurance agent Linda Payne explains premiums reflect expected losses and relocation capacity.
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the Gazette
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Gary's Foods
Mount Vernon
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Gary
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Nash Finch Co
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Skogman-Carlson Insurance Agency
Cedar Rapids
Payne
Credit score basics students should know and use
A college focus on credit scores explains the FICO system 300 to 850, how payment history and amounts owed drive 65 percent of the score, and why a 720+ yields lower rates. It notes student awareness gaps and Augsburg College’s Dollar Sense program.
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FICO
Fair Isaac Corp
Minneapolis
Annualcreditreport.com
Augsburg College Financial Aid
Carly Richhorst
Hichhorst
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Nou Chang
Fair Isaac
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