United Technologies raises outlook as profit jumps

Wall Street Journal: United Technologies Corp. reported that second-quarter profit rose 42 percent, and it raised its full-year outlook as sales grew in all its major divisions. The Farmington, Conn., conglomerate said revenue growth was driven …

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Vermeer employees return to work after Pella tornado

Despite several plant buildings sustaining structural damage from an EF-3 tornado outside of Pella last week, Vermeer Corp. employees are back at work to begin limited production, the Des Moines Register reports. Two manufacturing plants have significant …

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Funds established for Marshalltown tornado relief

In cooperation with other community leaders, the Community Foundation of Marshall County has established the Rebuild Marshalltown Fund to provide an opportunity to give to support long-term rebuilding efforts as the community recovers from the …

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Iowa Speedway, Casey’s set up aid for tornado victims

Iowa Speedway and Casey’s General Stores are supporting the American Red Cross Greater Iowa Chapter in recovery efforts in Bondurant, Pella and Marshalltown after last week’s tornadoes. Fans attending this weekend’s Iowa Speedway races may donate …

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White House showcases Kent Corp.

Gage and Jimmy Kent appeared at today’s “Made in America” product showcase at the White House. Muscatine-based animal nutrition firm Kent Corp. was the only Iowa company invited and the only agriculture company represented. The …

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