Archive for August 2012
Iowa Report: Wage violations common in low-paying jobs
Economic Impact of Hurricane Isaac
Hurricane Isaac could rival Katrina in economic impact, according to Forbes.com’smost popular article today. However, Bloomberg reported later this morning that oil prices dropped on speculation that Isaac will be reduced to a Category 1 hurricane by the …
Read MoreNeed a job in Iowa? Try Johnson County
Johnson County, home of Iowa City and the University of Iowa, has been ranked the 20th best county for job growth in the country by CNNMoney.com. Between 2000 and 2011, the county had job growth …
Read MoreThirteen percent of Iowa children face hunger – survey
Results of a statewide survey released recently found that 97 percent of Iowa children have health insurance coverage, but that 13 percent go hungry at least some of the time. The University of Iowa Public …
Read MoreAvoid Labor Day hotel room inflation
Headed out of town for Labor Day? You might want to avoid these five cities, whichCheapHotels.org reports have the highest rates over Labor Day.
Seattle, with average $312 Labor Day rate, up 65 percent from the…Read MoreVolunteers sought for Des Moines trails survey
The city of Des Moines is seeking volunteers to count and survey users on its recreational trails next month — a means to gain grant money for trails. Volunteers will be responsible for counting and …
Read MorePrincipal, other insurers concerned over proposed banking regulations
A recent filing by the Federal Reserve Board brings to light insurance companies’ efforts to preserve state regulation and avoid federal oversight of their activities,National Underwriter reported.
Rules now being considered under provisions of the …
Read MoreApple verdict could mean sales ban for Samsung devices
The jury found that Samsung infringed on six of seven patents for its mobile devices. …
Read MoreIowa ranks as third-best state for young adults says MoneyRates.com
Iowa is the third-best state for young adults, according to a recent ranking. MoneyRates.com, an online source of information on bank rates, personal finance and investing, ranked Iowa behind North Dakota and South Dakota. The …
Read MoreIowa gas prices up, but below national average
The national average price for a gallon of gasoline is up 7 percent in August, according to AAA. The average price rose to $3.75, up from $3.49 per gallon in July. Des Moines’ average price …
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