Wall Street Dips After Weak Home Sales and Europe Risk
The Dow edged up 4.92 to 10,298.44 after trading higher. traders noted new home sales at a record low and Fed concerns about Europe threatening the US economy. The S and P 500 fell 3.27 to 1,092.04 and the Nasdaq declined 7.57 to 2,254.23.
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Federal Reserve
Europe
U.S
Dow
Standard & Poor
Ag secretary hopeful to visit Marion
Francis Thicke Democratic candidate for Iowa Secretary of Agriculture will visit Marion to promote his book A New Vision for Food and Agriculture. The Fairfield farmer will speak at 6 30 p m June 30 at the Linn County Democratic Party headquarters 1127 Seventh Ave Marion to discuss agricultural challenges and needed innovations.
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Francis Thicke
Iowa
Marion
Thicke
Linn County
Democratic Party
Seventh Ave
April 2010 bankruptcy filings fall in Northern District of Iowa
The United States Bankruptcy Court for the Northern District of Iowa reports April 2010 filings at 382, down from 385 in April 2009, marking the first year-over-year decline since August 2008. Totals had risen modestly earlier in 2010.
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Walmart Renovates Coralville Store Aiming for Easier Shopping
Walmart announces a major renovation of its Coralville store at 2801 Commerce Dr. The project adds wider aisles low-profile shelving improved lighting and brighter colors while the store remains open. About 100 new employees will assist with the work which is scheduled to finish in August. Most work will occur overnight.
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Coralville Walmart
Coralville Wal-Mart Stores Inc
Commerce Dr
Coralville
Inmates Cash In On Homebuyer Tax Credits Across Nation
Nearly 1,300 inmates claimed more than 9 million dollars in first time homebuyer credits amid a broader fraud showing 14,100 filers misclaimed 26.7 million. The IRS and Treasury IG warn of scams using multiple filers for one home and pre credit sale dates.
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J. Russell George
Treasury Department
Inspector General For Tax Administration
George
Congress
Internal Revenue Service
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Danielle's Family Salon opens with customer focused marketing plan
Sally Eichhorn, owner of Danielle's Family Salon in Cedar Rapids, outlines marketing strategies including Facebook, coupon ads, receipts, and local partnerships to draw customers. She plans quick response services, free shampoo with every haircut, and aims to be Cedar Rapids' top styling salon while expanding to two more locations.
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Gazette
Fareway
Eichhorn
Cedar Rapids
Danielle
West Side
Cypress Plaza
Liz Martin
the Gazette
Sally Eichhorn
Kathy Knight
Ely
BP's PR Strategy in Gulf Spill Faces Legal Pressure
The article notes BP faces more than 200 civil suits and a possible Justice Department probe. It details tensions between lawyers and PR staff over messaging, the hiring of outside firms, and the appointment of Bob Dudley to lead spill response while Tony Hayward remains top executive.
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Associated Press
Justice Department
Michael Siegel
University of Florida
Bob Dudley
Tony Hayward
Dudley
Hayward
Gulf Coast
Brunswick Group
Ogilvy Public Relations
WilmerHale Law Firm
WilmerHale
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