Utilities spend more on grid as outages shrink in nation
An Associated Press analysis finds U S utility spending up 43 percent since 2002 to build and maintain local electric infrastructure. Outages are infrequent but restoration times lengthened. Cedar Rapids Rockwell Collins contract talks involve about 2000 IBEW workers. Acciona Windpower in West Branch cuts 40 jobs amid softer turbine demand. NewBo City Market seeks a new executive director after Ann Poe resignation. 1 Million Cups program launches in Cedar Rapids. Casey’s General Stores cites weaker Q3 due to cigarette sales environment. Water issues affect Cedar River and Cedar Rapids rail service. Comments seek comment from PepsiCo and Quaker delays. Iowa DAS director grilled over bid irregularities and state radio equipment contracts.
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Dunkin Donuts Coming To Cedar Rapids Site
Construction begins on a Dunkin Donuts at 2905 Blairs Ferry Rd NE in Cedar Rapids after site approval in January. City Planner Vern Zakostelecky confirms the former Sonic restaurant is being converted for the new chain.
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Samsung Unveils Galaxy S4 On Apple Turf In New York
Samsung Electronics premiered its Galaxy S4 in Manhattan at Radio City Music Hall aiming to challenge Apple on its home turf. The phone features gesture controls, eye tracking for video, and wave-based photo and music navigation, with rollout to 327 carriers in 155 countries by late April.
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