Briefs: Stocks Fall On Iraq War Risk And Other News
Major indexes fell as France signaled opposition to a U N resolution on Iraq, the Dow down 171.85 to 7 568.18 and Nasdaq at 1 278.37. Interstate Grain Inc faced license suspensions in Mason City under Iowa law. Short term Treasuries saw lower yields with 3 and 6 month bills selling at record discounts. January machine tool orders showed a sharp drop from December and year earlier figures amid industry reports.
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Health Quotient ranking puts Iowa City and Cedar Rapids top ten
Corridor health rating in top 10. Expansion Management's Health Quotient lists Iowa City sixth and Cedar Rapids seventh nationally for health care cost and availability. The study notes cost pressures on employers with double digit insurance hikes and highlights smaller metro areas performing well.
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Health Quotient rankings favor Iowa City and region
Expansion Management magazine's 2003 Health Quotient ranks top U5 business locations by health care availability and cost. Iowa City MSA leads in beds per 1,000 and physicians per 64 plus Rochester, Minn. tops in beds. corridor allies tout regional strengths and university spin offs. Joe Rose and Keating comment on marketing and care value.
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Rochester, Minn
Mayo Clinic
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Iowa City Area Development Group
Joe Rose
Farmland values rise across Iowa districts in survey findings
A survey by the Iowa Farm and Land Chapter No 2 Realtors Land Institute shows town farmland up 49 percent from Sept 1 to March 1. Cropland capable of over 160 bushels per acre averages 2629 dollars, with east central district up 5.3 percent over the period and 81 percent for the year. Districts report varied values from 1868 to 3253 dollars per acre depending on yield potential. experts cite low supply and strong demand aided by low interest rates as drivers.
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Gazette Town
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Linn
Johnson
East Central District
Troy Louwagie
Institute
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Mount Vernon
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Clinton
Court to consider Baby Bell lawsuit
The Supreme Court will weigh blocking lawsuits accusing Baby Bell companies of anticompetitive practices. The case could affect consumers who sue over poor phone service and the ability of rivals to use federal antitrust laws. Verizon, formerly Bell Atlantic, is involved with New York consumer Curtis Trinko, who argues federal law protects victims.
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Farmers in U S produce record red meat in 2002
2002 red meat production in the United States rose to a record level as cattle slaughter and beef production increased. The USDA reported total slaughter and beef output reaching about 205.2 million pounds, up from 2001, with several factors driving higher production and record sales.
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