Archive for June 2008

Member tours have been suspended for 2008 as Great Ape Trust of Iowa begins a massive cleanup effort after floodwaters covered the entire 230-acre campus.The Trust has sustained significant damage to its infrastructure, including an …

Gasoline prices have gone down two days in a row, reports CNN. The national average for a gallon of gas retreated from its record high, falling three-tenths of a cent to $4.075, according to the …

For the first time since 2007, national credit card loan delinquencies and average credit card debt have declined, and Iowa’s figures are among the lowest.

In a report that was released today, TransUnion.com said the …

MidAmerican Energy Co. will bring 73 more wind turbines into service by the end of this year, maintaining its position as the leading owner of wind generation capacity among regulated utilities.

The company announced plans …

Crop insurers could face tough times as thunderstorms and flooding have left farms in Iowa and Illinois underwater, Bloomberg reported.

Among the most affected could be Wells Fargo & Co.’s Rural Community Insurance Services unit, …

The Greater Des Moines Community Foundation has established the 2008 Flood Relief & Recovery Fund for Iowans wanting to support local relief efforts related to the recent flooding. The foundation and United Way of Central …

At least $2 billion to $3 billion is expected to be needed to cover the costs of flood damage throughout the state of Iowa. Loss estimates have already exceeded $750 million for Cedar Rapids alone.…

Companies across the U.S. are becoming part of the new “wellness” trend, offering smoking-cessation guidance, weight-loss programs, on-site gyms and exercise classes, and health screenings for their employees, reported the New York Post.

According to …

Financial assistance is out there for flood victims in need. The U.S. Small Business Administration has declared that disaster loans will be available for homeowners, renters and small business owners. These loans include home disaster …

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