Markets rise as major indexes edge higher
The Dow Jones Industrial Average gained 0.36 percent to 11,496.57 after a brief rally. The S P 500 advanced 0.03 percent to 1,260.68 while the Nasdaq composite climbed 1.28 percent to 2,282.78 led by tech shares.
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Chamber warns of misleading calls on fundraising
Cedar Rapids area chamber officials urge residents to report suspicious donations after a caller pretended to represent the group asking for funds for a new building. Marketing director Amy Johnson Boyle cautioned the public Friday and provided a contact number for reports.
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Iowa Telecom completes Bishop merger in Minnesota unit
Iowa Telecom says it completed its purchase of Bishop Communications Corp for about 44 million dollars. Bishop will operate as a separate Iowa Telecom subsidiary serving over 16 000 central Minnesota telephone customers and Internet video subscribers. Mortgage rates fall with 30 year at 6.26 percent, 15 year at 5.78 and five year ARM at 5.80 as investors ease inflation fears.
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Gas Price Survey in the Corridor Yesterday
A selective survey of gas prices in the Corridor shows prices averaged yesterday afternoon. Prices are rounded up to the nearest cent for reporting.
Skyworks expands Cedar Rapids design center
Skyworks Solutions plans a 50 percent expansion of its Cedar Rapids design center at 5110 N River Blvd NE from 28 548 to about 42 914 square feet Ground breaking is set for late August with completion expected in February The expansion will add more than 30 design engineers and technicians and strengthen local design engineering efforts to meet growing wireless handset demand
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Bills' Bros. opens in new site after flood losses
Cedar Rapids district reports Bill Bills Jr and Bills' Bros. Freight Salvage Furniture lost all five buildings at Third Street and Eighth Avenue SE after 11 feet of floodwater. The business relocated to 3717 First Ave SE in Town & Country, signing a one year lease and rapidly restocking inventory.
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When not to cut corners on four everyday costs
The piece advises against skimping on car maintenance home safety faster Internet access and a comfortable mattress. It urges following the car manual and regular tuneups finding a reliable mechanic installing smoke and carbon monoxide detectors keeping escape ladders on upper floors researching affordable high speed options and buying a quality mattress under 1000 with sales saving 30 to 50 percent.
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