McDonald’s Coralville to unveil European style redesign
Kevin O’Brien, Coralville McDonald’s franchisee, plans a November opening for a new look inspired by a European cafe. The $1 will feature bright colors, bamboo prints, retro type menu art, a double drive through, energy efficient LED lighting, waterless urinals, and solar-powered parking lot lighting.
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Washington leads in online job postings says Juju.com
A Juju.com analysis shows Washington DC and nearby Maryland and Virginia have strong online job markets with fewer than two unemployed per listing. States with weak markets include Kentucky Idaho Mississippi Nevada and Michigan with more than five unemployed per post.
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Michigan
Juju.com
Nebraska
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Kentucky
Idaho
Mississippi
Nevada
Refinancings surge as mortgage rates stay near record lows
The Mortgage Bankers Association reports a 26 percent rise in refinancing applications over four weeks, accounting for about 82 percent of all mortgage applications. Rates at Freddie Mac hit new lows with 30-year at 4.32 percent, 15-year at 3.83 percent, and 1-year ARMs at 3.50 percent, prompting homeowners to rebalance debt and term lengths while experts warn against waiting for further drops.
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Mortgage Bankers Association
Charles DiPino Jr
New Penn Financial
Columbia
Freddie Mac
Harry S. Truman
U.S
Greg McBride
Bankrate.com
McBride
Amy Crews Cutts
Cutts
Should you refinance and how to decide
This summary explains using calculators to assess refinancing worth. It notes the break even period for recouping costs and mentions a FICO score estimator to gauge credit standing, suggesting a 700s score for best terms.
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Bankrate.com
Iowa approves military exempt from utility shut offs rules
The Iowa Utilities Board adopts protections to prevent electric or gas shut offs during deployment and for 90 days after. Personnel must notify utilities to receive protection, and households remain responsible for bills. The rules, tied to a 2009 legislative act, take effect Oct. 27 and respond to Defense Department recommendations.
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Rob Hillesland
Iowa General Assembly
Chet Culver
U.S. Department of Defense
Iowa
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