Wall Street slips after Cisco forecast. Nasdaq leads downturn
The Dow fell 16.53 to 10,866.98 while the Nasdaq composite dropped 42.14 to 2,156.63 as investors reacted to Cisco's cautious earnings outlook. P&G and RF Micro Devices moved higher, Conexant declined, and Northwest Airlines workers approved a four-year contract boosting pay.
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Cedar Rapids PR Group Meets at Beems Auditorium
The Cedar Rapids Public Relations Associates meet at 11 30 a m today in Beems Auditorium Cedar Rapids Public Library. The $12 50 fee covers lunch and includes a tour of the Science Station and McLeod Busse IMAX Dome Theatre after lunch.
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Beems
Cedar Rapids Public Library
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Iowa siting bill stalls as session ends
Gov. Tom Vilsack urged compromise on Iowa power plant siting amid stalled talks among utilities labor and consumers. The 79th General Assembly adjourned without passing the bill, with utilities seeking relaxed rules and conservationists backing local development and smaller coops.
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Independence youth lands Food Prize internship in Thailand
Andrea Neeley of Independence will intern this summer at the International Maize and Wheat Improvement Center in Bangkok through the 2001 Youth Institute International Internships program. She previously participated in the 2000 World Food Prize Youth Institute and Symposium on GM Crops in Des Moines and Johnston.
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Andrea
New York
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Norman Borlaug
INS advisers help Iowa firms navigate hiring foreign workers
Cedar Rapids presenters from INS outlined rising workloads at the Lincoln Neb processing center serving Iowa. Center manager Terry Way said staff will grow to 900 with a three shift operation and telework to save space as monthly cases climb from 80 000 to 120 000. A premium processing option could guarantee three week service for most applications.
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Reprint Photos Offered by The Gazette
The Gazette offers reprints of local photographs. For details call 368-8585.
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Strike ends at King's Material after eight day stoppage
Cedar Rapids eight day strike halts Ready-Mix deliveries. Twenty seven Teamsters 238 drivers ratify a new three year contract with King's Material of Cedar Rapids. President Charles A. Rohde says crews are moving to help contractors recover lost time. Wages debated. Rohde declines to share terms.
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Ee Material
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