Wall Street advances on GM UAW deal and Buffett Bear Stearns hopes
Stocks rose as GM reached a tentative labor contract with the UAW while rumors spread that Warren Buffett could bid for Bear Stearns. The Dow gained 99.50 to 13,878.15, the S&P 500 rose 8.21 to 1,525.42, and the Nasdaq climbed 15.58 to 2,699.03. Also recall alerts warned parents about lead in 601,000 toys including RC2 Knights of the Sword and Thomas and Friends items.
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Retired Des Moines Register farm editor Muhm dies
Muhm died at age 78 after a heart attack at his Spirit Lake summer home. He served as farm editor from 1960 to 1993 at the Des Moines Register, after 39 years in daily journalism with the Marshalltown Times-Republican and Omaha World-Herald. He wrote more than 1700 columns for the Register.
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Gas price survey across the Corridor
A random survey shows gas prices in the Corridor as of yesterday afternoon with prices rounded to the nearest cent. The report highlights typical regional pricing and consumer expectations for upcoming fuel costs.
Iowa Metro GDP growth study lifts Cedar Rapids and Des Moines
A federal BEA study estimates 2004-2005 metro area GDP shifts. Des Moines leads Iowa with 7.2 percent growth, Cedar Rapids expands faster than all but 56 metros, Iowa City grows 3.1 percent, while Sioux City stagnates under 1 percent. Iowa City, Cedar Rapids, and Ames rankings shift in Milken index. Local economist Geweke notes method may over or understate outputs tied to capital investment.
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UI president touts research grants and job growth
University of Iowa President Sally Mason frames the university as a driver of local economy through a record 382.2 million dollars in grants and contracts in FY 2007. She cites billions in research funding over six years and ongoing tech transfer and entrepreneurship efforts. Jeff Disterhoft notes Corridor gains, including four new companies, nine projects, and 700 new jobs creating 26 million in payrolls.
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Des Moines Tops Iowa In Executive Home Prices
Coldwell Banker finds Des Moines leads Iowa markets for executive homes at about 262000 dollars on 2200 square foot, four bedroom, two and a half bath, two car garage models. Iowa City 212855, Dubuque 200600, Sioux City 184000 follow. Cedar Rapids not listed.
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Bill to Aid Indebted College Students Passes Congress
The bill headed to the president expands Pell Grant eligibility and amounts, cuts subsidized loan rates by half to 3.4 percent by 2011, and offers up to 16000 in teacher grants for those teaching high-need subjects. It also adds loan forgiveness after 25 years and an income based repayment plan for federal direct loans. Details to be finalized by July 2009.
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