Oil prices rise on refinery snags and regional tensions
Oil prices jumped to 75 a barrel as refinery snags from Texas to California raised supply concerns during the summer driving season. Traders weighed Middle East tensions and hurricane risks. September crude settled at 75.05, gasoline futures at 2.3142 a gallon, with natural gas and heating oil also higher.
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Cedar Rapids Area Chamber Forms Political Action Committee
The Cedar Rapids Area Chamber of Commerce plans a PAC to advance pro business candidates and foster a friendlier business climate. Only chamber employees may contribute, with no limit on individual donations. filings are monitored by the Iowa Ethics Board.
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Rains fall short for Iowa crops amid spotty moisture loss
Iowa crops weakened as sporadic showers left corn rated 62 percent good to excellent and soybeans 61 percent, down from last week. Topsoil moisture also declined with East Central districts mostly adequate while South Central shows very short moisture. futures prices moved with the weather.
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Kieck's Store Changed Hands In Community Move
Kim Loggins says Bob Kieck retired and his daughter took over Kieck's, preserving the store's reputation. The business began in 1953 when Bob bought Yager's Men's Wear and moved locations in 1959 and 1993 before settling at 619 Second Ave SW. Bob, 72, still works Wednesday mornings and spends time golfing and delivering for Aging Services.
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Rural Midwest economies expand in July survey
Creighton University Mainstreet Economy Survey shows expanding economies in rural Iowa and seven neighboring states with an overall index of 51.6 above growth neutral. Retail sales remain weak in non metro areas, while Fed rate increases are viewed as risks and a recession is judged a greater threat than inflation by many bankers.
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Mundi McCarty Joins HJR Financial Group in Iowa City
Mundi McCarty has joined HJR Financial Group and SII Investments in Iowa City as a registered assistant. The news item appears in the Who's News column and directs readers to mail or fax information to George Ford, The Gazette.
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