Connor's Inc Iowa City outlet closes amid store closures
Iowa City outlet of Connor's Inc ends operations this weekend with three more stores under review. Rick Connor, third generation leader, says a decision on closing the Cedar Rapids Lindale Mall store and Sedalia Missouri location will come in two months after sales results. He cites slow regional sales and a five year downward trend.
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Peace cruise brings Soviet visitors to Iowa stops
A Mississippi River paddlewheeler carrying 53 Soviet citizens will visit Dubuque Davenport and Burlington Iowa on July 29 30 and 31 as part of a world peace effort led by Promoting Enduring Peace. The trip includes notable figures such as cosmonaut Gregory Grechko and writer Svetlana Stardonskaya.
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Lottery funds snagged by red tape for regents chair
Iowa Lottery revenues earmarked for research and development face delays as the Department of Economic Development and the state treasurer require a monthly review cycle. The first $500,000 from lottery funds will endow half of a faculty chair at Iowa State University, matched by a $500,000 grant from Pioneer Hi Bred International for molecular biology of corn. The regents seek release within a month while awaiting the required approvals.
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