Iowa hits new wind energy milestone with 35.8 percent share
Iowa's wind power provided 35.8 percent of electricity from August 2015 to July 2016, the highest share in state history. Gov. Branstad and Wind Energy Association leaders touted the achievement, noting Texas leads in capacity but Iowa has the top share of wind in total generation. The industry cites $12 billion invested and about 7,000 jobs, with ongoing big projects like MidAmerica’s Wind XI and Alliant’s Whispering Willow expansion.
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ES Moines
Iowa
American Wind Energy Association
Terry Branstad
Iowa Capitol
Branstad
U.S
Chuck Grassley
Chris Brown
Vestas Americas
America
Texas
Towa
Kansas
South Dakota
MidAmerica Energy
Alli
Alliant Energy
Interstate Power and Light
Whispering Willow
Franklin County
Alliant
Terry Kouba
Erin.murphy
See
MidAmerican Energy
Vienna
Tama
Marshall Counties
QCR Holdings Earnings Dip on Acquisition Costs
QCR Holdings posted third quarter net income of 6.1 million 46 cents per share versus 6.5 million 55 cents in 2015. Acquisition costs 1.5 million after tax tied to Community State Bank Ankeny purchase. core earnings exclude these costs. Nine months net income 19.2 million 1.52 per share with core 20.6 million 1.64. CEO Douglas Hultquist cited solid core performance and margin improvements. Total assets rose 597.6 million 22 percent to 3.28 billion. loans grew 437.8 million driven largely by Community Savings Bank acquisition.
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OCR Holdings
Cedar Rapids Bank and Trust
Moline
QCR Holdings
Douglas Hultquist
CA Holdings
QCR
Community Savings Bank
U S expands fastest pace in two years driven by soy exports
The United States posted a 2.9 percent GDP rise in Q3, the strongest since 2014. A surge in soybean exports and inventory rebound supported growth while consumer spending lagged. Trade contributed 0.83 points as exports jumped 10 percent, though economists warn the gain may prove temporary.
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U.S
Commerce Department
David Donabedian
Atlantic Trust Private Wealth Management
Baltimore
Federal Reserve
Argentina
Brazil
Five Guys to Open Cedar Rapids Location Next Spring
Five Guys of Fairfax County will open its first Cedar Rapids store in spring 2017 at Lindale Mall near Jared Gallery of Jewelry, serving hand formed burgers and daily cut fries cooked in peanut oil and milkshakes with varied ingredients. Firehouse Subs prepares a second Cedar Rapids location at 2460 Edgewood Road SW with 20 to 25 staff, indoor seating, and outdoor tables, part of Westdale redevelopment. A second Freddy’s Frozen Custard and Steakburgers opens November 8 at 2460 Edgewood Road SW, next to Firehouse Subs, while existing Collins Crossing and Westdale sites expand the local footprint.
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Cedar Rapids
Five Guys
Fairfax County
Lindale Mall
Jared
Gallery of Jewelry
Firehouse Sabs
Canada
Puerto Rico
Edgewood Road
Westale
John Chadima
Firehouse Subs
Collins Crossing
Collins Rd
Westdale
Chadima
Firehouse Labs
Jacksonville
Fla
Collins Crossings
Freddy’s
Mike Young
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