U.S. stocks rise as economy signals calm fears over Japan
Wall Street edged higher with the Dow up 161.29 points to 11,774.59, the S P 500 adding 16.84 to 1,273.72 and the Nasdaq rising 19.23 to 2,636.05 as investors shrug Japan nuclear fears. In Iowa City the public Jelly event invites remote workers to co work March 22 at the library with free coffee and Wi Fi.
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Honda recalls 2011 Civics over fuel leak risk
Honda Motor Co recalls about 18 000 2011 Civic models to fix a cracked plastic valve cover in the fuel pump module that could leak fuel in a rollover crash. Dealers will inspect and replace at no cost. Recall starts by April 11. Contact 1 800 999 1009 for details. The New York Times to begin charging for online access March 28.
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Inteconnex wins state incentives for security system demo
Cedar Rapids based Inteconnex received a 25000 grant and a 75000 royalty agreement from the Iowa Department of Economic Development to develop a demonstration unit of a new security system combining video surveillance access control wireless links solar power and cloud software. The package plus similar awards for Phoenix Closures Warren Distribution and Energy Technologies was approved at the IDED board meeting in Des Moines.
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Foundations in Personal Finance class schedule announced
The next session runs March 27 to May 22 on Sundays from 5 30 to 7 30 p m with Easter April 24 Mother’s Day May 8 and Memorial Day weekend May 29 excluded. To register email stephanie houseofhopecr org or call 319 366 4673. Details and online registration at www org under Classes.
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House of Hope Offers Youth Financial Literacy Classes
In Cedar Rapids House of Hope expands financial literacy for ages 16 to 26 with Foundations in Personal Finance taught by Danette Brooks. The program uses Dave Ramsey materials, aided by a $3,334 grant from the Community Foundation of Northeast Iowa and Veridian Credit Union, offsetting most costs.
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Iowa taxes near average in 2008 study says Iowa Policy Project
The Iowa Policy Project reports Iowa's state and local taxes account for 10.4 percent of personal income in 2008, ranking 26th nationally and lower than all neighboring states except Missouri and South Dakota. It notes declines since 1991-95 and contrasts with Tax Foundation figures that include out-of-state payments. Comments: 319 398 8317.
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