Quake prompts city and school district to limit insurance plan
The city plans to insure only critical structures including a $200,000 water well and pedestal tower after mayoral and insurance input. Linn-Mar school board approves limited earthquake coverage under $2,000, citing New Madrid fault risk. Agents report rising but modest demand across Cedar Rapids and Iowa communities.
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Iowa Faces Mixed Recession Impact Across Industries
Iowa authorities say a national slowdown is reverberating through manufacturing and construction sectors, with Winnebago Industries and Maytag among those laying off. Despite pockets of weakness, builders report strong housing starts and exports remain robust, while retailers enjoy brisk Christmas sales.
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Federal Reserve Board
Pakistan PM says open to talks with U.S. on nuclear program
In an interview, Nawaz Sharif stated readiness to begin negotiations with Washington next Thursday on Pakistan's nuclear program. He warned his government will accept consequences if talks fail and emphasized economic self reliance after taking office on November 6.
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