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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 28, 2006
Page
18
Wall Street rose for a third straight session led by gains in the Nasdaq while the Dow came close to a record high close but slipped on rising oil prices. The Dow finished up 19.85 at 11,689.24 and the Nasdaq rose 2.05 to 2,263.89 as advances outpaced declines on the NYSE.
Lee Enterprises says it found a buyer for The Daily News Rhinelander and Shawano Leader Shawano along with its commercial printing operations to BlueLine Media Holdings of Neenah. The Rhinelander paper, part of its Pulitzer acquisition, has about 3,800 daily and 4,000 Sunday circulation. The deal also includes The Forest Republican in Crandon and two specialty publications.
A federal judge dismissed a lawsuit by three ConAgra Foods shareholders alleging mismanagement and violations of governance law spurred by Enron. Judge Lyle Strom ruled the plaintiffs failed to prove their case, while two related suits remain pending. ConAgra warned in May 2001 that United Agri Products accounting issues would cut 1998–2000 earnings by $120 million.
Gazette seeks reader experiences on shopping for medical procedure costs as new health savings accounts and high copay plans push out of pocket spending. Contact Dave DeWitte at david.dewitteagazette or (319) 398-8317 for input.
A random survey shows regional gas prices as of yesterday afternoon. Prices are rounded up to the nearest vent.
Real estate experts say Cedar Valley Apartments in Cedar Rapids is an exception as plans to convert to condos for 5.95 million show no nationwide trend toward condoing in the Corridor. Industry officials cite tax savings as a motive, not buyer demand, and note building code upgrades and rents complicate conversions.
RSM McGladrey announces Team Championship sponsorship with PGA and LPGA players Natalie Gulbis Chris DiMarco and Zach Johnson Cedar Rapids native to boost name recognition as the firm expands beyond Iowa and Illinois The program includes a grass roots tournament starting in 2007 and ties to a national advertising push.
The Cedar Rapids Area Chamber of Commerce sponsors a 9 to 10:30 a.m. pandemic preparedness seminar for small and medium Eastern Iowa businesses at 424 First Ave. NE. The Upper Midwest Center for Public Health Preparedness and University of Iowa officials outline pandemic basics, impact on operations, and protection strategies. Registration is $40 per person.
Tax-efficient investing tips focus on mutual funds with small cap or foreign stocks. Watch for large distributions in November or December, especially in funds with high turnover or recent manager changes. Consider tax favored accounts and delaying purchases until after distributions to reduce tax bills.
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