Archive for April 2003
Iowa cities increasingly relying on renewable energy technology
FOCUS: TECHNOLOGY
When local officials, state dignitaries and others turn spades of dirt Tuesday to observe Earth Day in Lenox, they won’t be planting a tree – a typical Earth Day activity in communities across …
Pioneer finding place in DuPont shift to biotech
FOCUS: TECHNOLOGY
Since its founding 77 years ago, Pioneer Hi-Bred International Inc.’s principal task has been finding better ways to feed the world.
Now, the mission for the world’s largest producer of hybrid corn and …
Lower mortality rate killing funeral business
Dear Mr. Berko:
Please tell me what you can about Service Corp., the funeral company. The stock sells for $3, and I clearly remember that back in 1997-98. this was a hot stock. At the …
Merchandise prices low but shares a bit high
Dear Mr. Berko:
I would please like your opinion of Ross Stores Inc., which currently trades at $36.50. Please offer me your professional opinion, because I would like to know if it would be a …
TAKING STOCK: Five issues with their own ‘issues’
Dear Mr. Berko:
I want to do some risky investing, so I am considering the purchase of 1,000 shares of each of the following, Calpine, El Paso, Dynegy, AES and Reliant Resources. Please give me …
Hunt relishes her role at Pioneer
Billi J. Hunt has recently been working full time as government affairs manager at Pioneer Hi-Bred International, attending Drake University, building a house and becoming a wife and stepmother. Her work toward a masters degree …
Read MoreSocial Security may be as taxable as it is taxing
Dear Mr. Berko:
My father recently turned 65 and is thrilled that he just began receiving Social Security checks. I am thrilled for him. However, I am 33 years old and I don’t think Social …
To compete or non-compete: That is the question
I received an e-mail from a reader who had a genuine concern about a non-compete contract her employer was forcing her to sign after six years of employment. She wondered how she could be an …
Read MorePrairie Meadows premier
The 14th season of live horse racing at Prairie Meadows Racetrack and Casino opens this week, signaling the beginning of months of entertainment and economic impact to the area. A report released last month by …
Read MoreThe Entrepreneur’s Roundtable encourages emerging businesses
The idea for the Entrepreneur’s Roundtable came in the midst of a brainstorming session between Polk County Bank President Bob Miller and Joanne and Charles Kuster of Kuster Ltd., the marketing firm used by the …
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