Iowa awards multiple grants for energy and tech growth
The Iowa Economic Development Authority approved a 360000 grant to Exide Technologies in Manchester for a 4 million expansion creating 45 jobs. It also backed a 250000 loan to Green Team Technologies in Coralville for marketing growth along with tax benefits for PreLiant Meat Ingredients in Harlan, a 500000 loan to Energy Independence Partners in Johnston, and a 50000 grant to ReWall of Des Moines. General Electric posted a second quarter net income of 3.11 billion on revenue of 36.5 billion, driven by energy infrastructure growth and strong industrial results.
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Cattle numbers fall to four-decade low in drought year
Wichita Kansas report from the National Agricultural Statistics Service shows US cattle and calves totaling 97.8 million head as of July 1, down 2 percent from last year and the smallest July count since 1973, reflecting widespread drought forcing ranchers to sell.
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National Agricultural Statistics Service
Apple releases new iPad in China amid name dispute settlement
Apple introduced its latest iPad in China on Friday after resolving a name ownership lawsuit and requiring advance orders to manage crowds. The rollout was subdued compared with the chaotic Beijing iPhone debut in January reported by The Gazette via Associated Press.
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New social sites aim to ease selling surplus jeans
New York AP report notes Copious com Threadflip HipSwap and Poshmark link to Facebook and Twitter to connect buyers and sellers. Giants like eBay Craigslist and Amazon still dominate but newcomers offer more services for a higher cut. CEO Jim Rose says Copious com removes the creepiness from online selling.
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Pinterest
Online tips for selling and buying on social sites
Compare site fees before transactions and note commissions from 3.5 to 40 percent. Check buyer seller networks by profiles and connections on Facebook and Twitter. HipSwap Poshmark and others offer sign-in by email and social activity features. Use eBay data to gauge pricing and consider brand wear and condition.
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Iowa jobless rate rises for first time in 10 months
Iowa’s unemployment rate edged up to 5.2 percent in June from 5.1 percent in May, the first rise in ten months. Seasonally adjusted nonfarm employment fell by 2,400 to 1,491,400, with 85,600 unemployed Iowans seeking work, up 600 from May.
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Nuclear plant crew rejects three year contract offer
NextEra owned Duane Arnold Energy Center workers in Local 204 of the IBEW reject a three year deal with wage increases of 1.25 percent, 1 percent, and 1 percent. Talks stalled over overtime language health plan changes and post 2013 power sales. If talks fail a strike could occur, with plant managers and contractors ready to operate if needed.
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