Archive for August 2012
Wednesday farmers market to return in late August
The Wednesday Farmers Market will return to the Western Gateway Aug. 22 to Oct. 17. In its second year, the midweek market will be held on 13th Street between Grand Avenue and Locust Street from …
Read MoreGoogle to pay FTC $22.5 million over privacy breach
Google Inc. agreed to pay $22.5 million, the largest fine ever given by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), to settle allegations that it breached Apple Inc.’s Safari Internet browser.
The FTC alleged that Google deceived …
Read MoreSurvey: Americans less optimistic about country, economy
A new survey says the number of Americans who say things are going badly in the country is on the rise, and a growing number of people believe that economic conditions are getting worse, CNN …
Read MoreDocuments: U.S. banks were told to make plans to prevent collapse
Goldman Sachs walks away from accusations connected to alleged role in financial meltdown
The U.S. Justice Department said it will not pursue criminal charges against Goldman Sachs Group Inc. or its employees on accusations that the firm bet against the same subprime mortgage securities it was selling to …
Read MoreBlank Park Zoo unveils new Bankers Trust Learning Center
The Bankers Trust Learning Center at the Blank Park Zoo reopened Thursday afternoon after a $40,000 contribution from Bankers Trust Co. led to a renovation of the area. The building, originally built in 1966 as …
Read MoreDOT Transportation Improvement Program available for review
The Iowa Department of Transportation’s (DOT) draft of the Iowa Statewide Transportation Improvement Program is available for public review. The program identifies projects proposed to be authorized for federal funding provided during fiscal years 2013 …
Read MoreFacebook “like” fuels free speech debate
Consumer bureau unveils proposed mortgage regulations
The U.S. Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) proposed new regulations today that would revamp how American homeowners interact with mortgage servicers, Bloomberg reported.
One set of rules aims to provide homeowners with clearer, timelier information …
Read MoreBERKO: Dividend growth versus bonds
Dear Mr. Berko:
My wife and I are 49, and both of us still have decent jobs. Both boys are out of the house, and we took your advice 12 years ago, advising the boys …
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