Modest drought impact seen by rural bankers in 2012 region
Creighton University researchers report rural bankers in Iowa and nearby states expect only a modest economic impact from the 2012 drought. The Rural Mainstreet Index remains above growth neutral at 55.6 in January, with farmland prices easing to 71.5 after December’s 82.5, amid ongoing regional expansion.
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Market activity muted as drought concerns weigh on bankers
Markets closed for MLK Day as November sales index slips to 83.9 and farm equipment sales drop to 63.8 from 67. Bankers see potential drought bite on rural economy with 60 percent expecting moderate negative to no impact in 2013. Fifty percent foresee livestock losses while 38 percent fear crop farmers bear the brunt, though crop insurance may cushion losses. Confidence index holds at 55.5.
Iowa Supreme Court expands media protections to Internet publishers
The Iowa Supreme Court rules Internet publishers gain free speech protections while individual social media users do not. The decision extends media status to anyone who makes writings accessible, but allows defamed individuals to sue attackers, not hosting platforms. The case centered on Scott Weier and Author Solutions regarding a 2008 memoir. Beth Weier criticized the ruling as too broad.
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CTI expands Iowa presence by hiring Pratt AV staff
CTI Conference Technologies of St. Louis hires key sales and technical staff from Pratt Audio-Visual & Video of Hiawatha as it expands into Iowa with locations in Hiawatha Davenport and Des Moines. Pratt, founded 1939 in Cedar Rapids, previously operated offices in Des Moines and Davenport and faced flood damage in 2008.
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Amana bakery in South Amana to close after 147 years
The Amana Society Bakery facility in South Amana will shut its doors Thursday as Baker's Pride in Burlington takes over Amana branded production. Rising costs and a tougher market drove the decision, stated John Peterson, president of Amana Society Inc. The brick complex began as a 19th century general store and became a consolidated bakery in 1942.
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Cedar Rapids Named a Top Rising City by Smart Travel
Cedar Rapids ranked 10th among America's Best Cities on the Rise by Smart Travel. The site highlights Grant Wood art at the Cedar Rapids Museum of Art and new attractions like the year round New Bo City Market. The mayor credits local effort and notes the city’s proximity to Chicago.
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