Metropolis Rebounds After Flooding Hits U.S. 45
Town recovers from storms as U.S. 45 remains open near McDonald’s while many Main Street businesses flood. Harrah’s Metropolis riverboat hotel casino and tourism engine suffers a three month closure with estimated $700,000 in lost revenue and FEMA reimburses 75 percent of flood costs. Community volunteers sandbag relentlessly. city trims overrun budgets, cuts overtime, offers early retirements, and awaits federal buyouts for about 20 properties. Life goes on with June’s Superman Celebration planned to draw visitors.
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Grain futures edge higher on Chicago Board of Trade
Grain futures mostly rose on Thursday at the Chicago Board of Trade with wheat up 9 cents to 6.3550 a bushel and corn up 6.50 cents to 6.0750. Oats slipped 1.25 cents to 3.4050 while soybeans gained 4.25 cents to 14.8025 a bushel.
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Hog market report from Stockyards Peoria
Hogs trading moderately active at Peoria with barrows and gilts steady. 1-2 240-260 lb sold 54.50 to 55.00, 2-3 270-290 lb 53.00 to 54.50. Sows steady across weights 46.00 to 50.00. Boars: over 300 lb 20.00, under 300 lb 31.00.
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