EPA proposes cut in 2014 biofuel mandate amid industry pressure
The EPA proposed trimming the 2014 Renewable Fuel Standard to 15.0 to 15.52 billion gallons, with a target of 15.21 billion. Corn ethanol would be set at 12.7 to 13.2 billion gallons, below 2013 levels, drawing criticism from Iowa politicians who warn of job loss and higher fuel costs.
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U.S
Environmental Protection Agency
EPA
Chuck Grassley
Lowa
Bruce Braley
Iowa
Obam
Braley
Dollar Menu Evolves As Chains Raise Price Points
Fast food chains shift away from flat dollar deals as costs rise. McDonald’s moves to Dollar Menu & More mixing $1 items with $2 and $5 family meals. Wendy’s Burger King and Arby’s test higher price tiers, signaling a trend toward variable pricing to cover rising costs.
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Los Angeles Times
Dalia Aguilera
Alejandro Velasquez
Wendy's
Burbank
Calif
McDonald's
McDonald’s
U.S
Wendy’s
Burger King
Arby’s
John Gordon
Pacific Management Consulting Group
Real estate prices and sales rise across Iowa October
Iowa home prices rose 6.5 percent year over year with a statewide 3.2 percent sales gain to 3,100 homes in October 2013. Cedar Rapids prices edged up 1.8 percent to 169,912 while Iowa City saw a 19 percent price jump to 228,648, and Cedar Rapids and Iowa City sold 387 and 190 homes respectively. Days on market fell about 19 days to 79 statewide, with fewer days in Iowa City as well.
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Iowa
Iowa Association of Realtors
Cedar Rapids
Iowa City
Aldi moving to larger Iowa City store on Ruppert Rd
Aldi expands in Iowa City relocating from Gilbert Street to 760 Ruppert Rd near Highway 1. The new, larger store opens by January end with a bigger produce section and wine selection and energy efficient lighting. Nearby Walmart anchor and redevelopments influence the move.
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Aldi
Iowa City
Ruppert Rd
Highway 1
Heather Moore
Gilbert Street
Johnson
Jeff Davidson
Davidson
Walmart
Brian Ray
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