Historic 1887 English River bridge sold for $1 in county deal
Washington County sold its 1887 English River bridge for $1 to a not for profit partnership NSRGBA and FBMB. The buyers plan to restore the heavily damaged structure by Christmas, with the original $80,000 demolition price paid to them for removal and reconstruction. Restoration is estimated at $443,000 but may drop with donations.
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Washington County
English River
North Skunk River Greenbelt Association
Nsrgba
Friends of Bunker Mill Bridge
FBMB
Washington County Riverboat Foundation
Julie Bowers
Nsagba
FMB
Mediacom enters home security market with Home Controller
Mediacom will bundle home security with cable and Internet in Cedar Rapids Iowa City and other Eastern Iowa areas starting November. The system uses iControl OpenHome software and offers features like porch light control, door and window sensors, cameras, and thermostat control from a smartphone. Startup costs range from 250 to 450 dollars with monthly fees of 35 to 45 dollars. An intruder alert triggers a call center and local authorities, while customers weigh value against price and privacy.
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Scott Firmstone
Iowa City
Mediacom
Cedar Rapids
Iowa
Marengo
Fairfield
Burlington
Washington
Des Moines
Black Hawk County
Phyllis Peters
Peters
Firmstone
Doug Jacobson
Iowa State University
Electrical and Computer Engineering
Jacobson
Wells
Mediacom Mediacom
iControl
Walmart trims overseas growth amid weak global economy
Walmart plans fewer international store openings and will close about 50 underperforming locations in Brazil and China as CEO Mike Duke cites a “tough” world economy and IMF forecast trims. The retailer aims to open 14 million square feet abroad this year, down from 20 to 22 million, while layaway enrollment tops 1 million.
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Walmart Stores Inc
Brazil
China
U.S
Mike Duke
International Monetary Fund
United States
Walmart
Walmart U.S
Duke
Arkansas
Bill Simon
Sam’s Club
Rosalind Brewer
Walmart International
Doug MecMillon
McMillon
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