Home Depot Opens in Cedar Rapids Draws Crowds
Cedar Rapids welcomes its new Home Depot at 4501 First Ave SE as shoppers rush in on opening day. Gary Smith of Marion joined the throng after a 100 mile round trip to Waterloo, praising the store’s quality lumber and oak boards. Menards counters with a grand reopening as competition rises. Local residents say the arrival benefits consumers and spurs better prices.
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Deere and Bombardier form joint ATV vehicle alliance
Bombardier Recreational Products and Deere unveil an alliance to co develop new utility and all terrain vehicles built on Bombardier ATV platforms. The first John Deere branded models will roll out in Canada and the U S by end of 2003 from Bombardier’s Valcourt plant with no financial terms disclosed.
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Canada
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Toronto
Burlington Northern earnings rise on cost cuts
Burlington Northern Santa Fe Corp. reported a 14 percent rise in fourth quarter earnings to 202 million dollars or 54 cents a share, from 177 million dollars or 46 cents a share a year earlier. Revenue stayed at 2.30 billion dollars as the railroad cut its workforce to under 37,000 from over 39,000.
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Guttenberg Eyes Buyback of Alliant Territory
Guttenberg Iowa officials plan to purchase back electrical service rights from Alliant Energy for about 40 acres on the north bluff. City Manager Tom Blake notes the council offered $99,000 the appraised value, plus tax considerations, with total buildout costs estimated near $240,000.
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