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Second straight unemployment insurance hike ahead


Like a sump pump that automatically kicks in to keep a basement dry, Iowa’s unemployment insurance mechanism has again triggered a tax increase designed to keep the fund used to pay benefits from swimming in …

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Coffee costs trickle down to consumer

The price of coffee is on the rise as U.S. stockpiles dwindle, CNNMoney.com reported.

Coffee futures have skyrocketed 44 percent since June as bad weather threatens South America and talk of Brazil and Vietnam hoarding …

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Casey’s continues discussions with 7-Eleven

Casey’s General Stores Inc. said Thursday that it is negotiating a “transaction” with convenience store giant 7-Eleven Inc. at a price of $40 a share in cash. Casey’s said it remains convinced that the company …

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Corn, soybean production up

Corn production in the United States was forecast at 13.16 billion bushels, up slightly from 13.11 billion bushels in 2009, according to a U.S. Department of Agriculture report. FoodBusinessNews.net reported that the forecast for soybean …

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Couche-Tard could sell stores if successful

Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc. said Wednesday it will sell convenience stores and service stations in 25 locations if it is successful in its hostile takeover of Casey’s General Stores Inc. Canadian-based Couche-Tard said it reached an …

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State universities report increased enrollment

The three Regent universities released enrollment data for fall of 2010 yesterday. Overall enrollment at Iowa State is a record-breaking 28,682 students, a 2.6 percent increase over the record set last fall. Iowa State set …

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Meredith announces executive promotions

Meredith Corporation announced yesterday a series of executive promotions, announced by Meredith National Media Group president Tom Harty. Six people were given executive vice president roles and five more were named senior vice presidents.

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Casey’s considers third-party offer

Casey’s General Stores Inc. said today that it is negotiating a “consensual transaction” to sell the company for $40 a share, far exceeding the $38.50 offered by Canadian-based Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc. in a hostile takeover …

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Iowa Farm Bureau emphasizes fiscal responsibility

The Iowa Farm Bureau Federation (IFBF) held its annual meetings Sept. 2-3 in West Des Moines. The hot item at the meetings – fiscal responsibility, particularly with the 2012 Farm Bill. “Our members spent a …

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A Closer Look: Edward Kaizer


Describe your role at Merle Hay Mall.

I’m the on-site leasing person. I work with other leasing people we have as independent contractors to find new tenants and develop the property. Day-to-day: a lot of …