Iowa law boosts craft beer reach into Illinois markets
Backpocket Brewing of Coralville expands sales to Rock Island and Moline after a 2015 state law change. The brewery, which produced 8,000 barrels in 2014, hires a second sales staffer to pursue Illinois and nearby state distribution, aiming for broader 2016 growth.
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North Korea claims hydrogen bomb test despite doubts
North Korea said it successfully tested a powerful nuclear device, but U S and other experts doubt it was a true hydrogen bomb. The underground explosion registered as a seismic event, drawing international scrutiny and affecting regional tensions with China, South Korea, and Japan. The White House said initial analysis did not support Pyongyang’s hydrogen bomb claim.
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Iowa sees 3.2 percent rise in 2015 new vehicle registrations
The Gazette reports Iowa posted a 3.2 percent gain in 2015 new vehicle registrations, the sixth straight year of growth, with SUVs trucks and crossovers leading the surge. Bruce Anderson of the Iowa Automobile Dealers Association cites strong credit, incentives, demand and tech progress as factors.
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