Texas faces Harvey toll as relief bill eyed and shelters fill
The Texas disaster aftermath grows with at least 60 deaths confirmed as floodwaters recede. Shelters housing thousands, including at the George R Brown Center, face long-term housing needs while agencies warn of mold and water quality risks. FEMA Red Cross and local officials prepare for Irma alongside ongoing Harvey recovery.
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Rockwell acquisition by United Technologies moves forward
UTC announced its plan to acquire Rockwell Collins in a deal valued as the aerospace industry’s largest. The close is expected in Q3 2018, with Rockwell’s Cedar Rapids HQ status and jobs unclear pending regulatory and shareholder approvals. Rockwell employs about 8,000 in the city, while UTC CEO Greg Hayes expressed confidence in integrating the acquisition successfully.
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Rockwell Collins Expands With Cabin Interiors Acquisition
Rockwell Collins, Cedar Rapids based maker of aerospace tech with 30,000 employees worldwide and an annual net income of $728 million, announced the acquisition of a firm producing plane interior products including airline seats. CEO Kelly Ortberg leads the company.
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United Technologies overview with Pratt & Whitney Otis and UTC Aerospace
United Technologies, based in Farmington Connecticut, is a multinational with 202,000 employees and annual sales of 57.24 billion. Its divisions include Pratt & Whitney aircraft engines Otis Elevator and UTC Aerospace Systems. Chief executive is Gregory Hayes and filings cite Rockwell Collins and the Cedar Rapids Alliance among sources.
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Iowa Lottery Numbers for Monday September 4
Iowa Lottery results list Pick 3 Midday 7 2 9 and Pick 3 Evening 8 2 2. Pick 4 Midday 8 3 1 2 and Pick 4 Evening 7 5 3 1. Lucky for Life numbers are 1 4 9 15 33 with Lucky Ball 3.
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Smoke from western wildfires clouds Iowa skies
The Gazette reports hazy gray skies over Eastern Iowa due to smoke from wildfires in Montana Idaho and western Canada. A northwest wind carried the smoke across states as a cold front moved in. Meteorologist Peter Speck notes smoke stayed aloft with no odor and should lift by morning.
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