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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 28, 2004
Page
18
Stocks closed higher as a better than expected gross domestic product reading eased worries about the economy. Investors cheered lower weekly jobless claims and cooling oil, with the Dow up 95.31 at 10,205.20 and the Nasdaq up 8.35 to 1,984.50.
Iowa teens face stiffer competition as adults and grads vie for summer work amid a growing economy. Labor analysts note early retirements and tight markets. farms like corn detasseling offer options for 14 and 15 year olds, while employers seek reliable applicants with clean records and references.
Hills Bank and Trust Co will move its downtown Iowa City office from 132 East Washington Street into 6000 square feet at the Old Capitol Town Center mall. The relocation to a Talbots space at Clinton and Washington streets is slated to open in the fall, mall manager Kevin Digmann said.
Mortgage rates on 30 year fixed rose to 6.32 percent up from 6.30 and 15 year fixed to 5.69 up from 5.67. One year adjustable rates fell to 3.87 from 3.99. Points averaged 0.6 for all loan types per Freddie Mac survey.
A resident from Iowa City reports choosing a smaller vehicle after higher gas costs while noting they are a low-mileage commuter. The change reflects how rising prices alter daily travel habits for some workers who must drive to reach their jobs.
EU Energy Commissioner Loyola de Palacio calls on oil producing nations to raise output to deflate a speculative bubble pushing prices to record levels. She warns continued high prices threaten Europe’s rebound and global recovery, urging OPEC to increase production at the June 3 Beirut meeting.
The piece notes Iowa teens ages 14 to 15 must obtain a work permit and those 16 or older may need a certificate of age. It highlights employer preferences for applicants with extracurricular activities and potential for training, with resources from Iowa Workforce Development Centers and help with job listings. Contact info for the writer is provided.
Grovert Chevrolet opens a new dealership next month featuring a 15 foot high mountain display with a waterfall built by Terrascena Inc. designer Al Mango. The structure, crafted from reinforced concrete and steel, will host four vehicles and include a large illuminated gold Chevrolet bow tie. The display cost ranges from twenty one thousand to forty five thousand dollars and Mango has built similar rock displays for twenty dealerships nationwide.
Rockwell Collins selects Wellmark Blue Cross Blue Shield for medical administration and provider network coverage for 23 000 employees and retirees. The deal marks the company's first self managed health plan since 2001 and takes effect January 1 2005.
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