Oil prices retreat after hitting new peak amid supply data
Oil futures slipped from a record high as the Energy Information Administration reported a 1.8 million barrel rise in crude stocks for the week ending Oct 12, while gasoline and distillate supplies also grew. Traders weighed Turkey's Kurdish clash risks against ample U.S. inventories and a government refinery incident. November crude settled at 87.40 a barrel on the Nymex.
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Katrina whistle blower suit against insurers is dismissed
A federal judge in New Orleans dismissed the whistle blower lawsuit accusing insurers including Allstate and State Farm of inflating flood damage estimates to limit liability after Hurricane Katrina. The ruling was on procedural grounds. merits not addressed. Plaintiffs’ attorney and insurer spokesmen commented on the decision.
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State Farm
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All State
Mike Siemienas
Allstate
Iowa drivers feel little impact from record oil prices
Iowa households face higher gas prices this month yet the rise is tempered by a switch to cheaper winter fuel blends. The Oct 16 average for E-10 gasoline was 2.63 per gallon, up 26 percent from a year earlier but 6 percent below mid-September. Diesel rose 5 cents to 3.08, propane fetched 1.73 per gallon, natural gas 7.04 per decatherm, and heating oil 2.75 per gallon.
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Corridor STEM Initiative Aims to Boost Youth Soft Skills
The Corridor STEM Initiative by school and business leaders seeks to expand math science and engineering learning for elementary and middle students. Officials cite soft skills gaps as the main workforce barrier while noting high school and college programs may not emphasize teamwork communication and problem resolution. The Skills Advantage test via Kirkwood is mentioned as part of the effort.
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Iowa City
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