Unemployment claims increased nationally last week

The number of people filing for initial unemployment benefits increased last week. However, the less volatile four-week average continued to decline. 

Claims increased by 8,000, or 2 percent,  according to a release.

The four-week average …

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Ryko to remain in Iowa

RykoSolutions Inc. completed a sale leaseback of its facility in Grimes yesterday.

The company said in a release that it is committed to keeping a location in Iowa.

The lease was for 20 years, according …

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Evelyn K. Davis Center to open

The Evelyn K. Davis Center for Working Families will hold a grand opening ceremony from 5 to 7 p.m. tomorrow at the center at 801 University Ave.

The workforce support center will  help residents through …

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Sauer-Danfoss reports loss in sales

Ames-based Sauer-Danfoss Inc. reported a decline of 8 percent in net sales of its mobile hydraulics for the second quarter, over the second quarter of 2011.

When adjusted for changes in translation rates, the company …

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Vilsack designates 42 counties disaster areas

Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack has designated 42 counties in Iowa primary natural disaster areas because of a summer drought devastating crops and driving up corn and soybean prices.    Polk County was named a natural…Read More

Federal Reserve expected to announce more action

The Federal Reserve is expected to announce more bond buying actions this afternoon to help the stagnant economy, but analysts predict the board won’t announce larger plans until September.

Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke and …

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Wesley Day and Trilix combine

Advertising agencies Wesley Day and Co. and Trilix have combined in an agreement that becomes official today.

Founded in 1949, West Des Moines-based Wesley Day has served Iowa brands such as Shazam Inc. and WHO …

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Coaches want more youth mentors

Football coaches from the University of Iowa, Iowa State University and University of Northern Iowa are teaming up with coaches around the Midwest to encourage people to get involved with their community as a mentor. …

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