Fed likely to hold rates as growth signals rise
Week ahead in business features the FOMC not cutting rates amid forecasts of fastest growth since 1999. Key reports include July inventories August industrial production housing starts and weekly jobless claims. Major earnings include General Mills Pier 1 Best Buy FedEx CKE Restaurants Nike ConAgra A.G. Edwards.
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Hawkeye Trucks Owner Dennis Thompson Shapes Local Growth
Dennis Thompson, 46, owner of Hawkeye International Trucks and related ventures in Cedar Rapids, discusses early farm work, emphasis on quality gear and people, and guiding principles. He aims to expand service outlets in eastern Iowa, create jobs, and grow profits while supporting 400 employees and their families.
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Apples and kids learn nature through orchards and cider
The article recalls early apples in America from John Endicott to Johnny Appleseed and notes 18th century cider as a daily staple. It contrasts past home orchards with modern grocery picks and quotes orchard owners on tasting, hunting wildlife, and seasonal frosts enriching flavor.
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Drake rocks theft hits Drake campus and waste dispute
Two rocks worth about 1000 dollars were stolen from Harvey Ingham Hall at Drake University. The amethyst geode worth 800 and the pale green pyrite worth 200 were missing. Campus security chief Hans Hanson noted no break and enter signs and said a staffer noticed the loss weeks ago.
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