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Out with the old, in with the new at Junction City

Details: Published on Thursday, 25 June 2015 15:08; Written by Paul Gordon

pipic2 A once-popular restaurant and nightclub...

Fast-track passed; Cat calls it significant for business

Details: Published on Wednesday, 24 June 2015 16:30; Written by Paul Gordon

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For the first time since 2007, a U.S. president will have access to fast track trade authority after the U.S. Senate on Wednesday passed it and sent it to President Obama for his signature. He is expected to sign it.

The legislation, officially known as...

Cat increases dividend: CEO optimistic about future

Details: Published on Wednesday, 10 June 2015 16:46; Written by Paul Gordon

600px Caterpillar logo Caterpillar Inc.’s board of directors voted Wednesday to increase the quarterly cash dividend by 10 percent, bringing the rate to 77 cents per share of common stock, the company announced. The vote came while the board was in Wamego, Kansas for Caterpillar’s...

Holding back water allows riverfront events to go on

Details: Published on Thursday, 18 June 2015 15:52; Written by Paul Gordon

floodwall1 Steamboat Days will happen as scheduled and riverfront businesses will remain open this coming weekend as the city of Peoria has been able to keep...

Organic farming helps protect bees

Details: Published on Monday, 08 June 2015 16:28; Written by PRNewswire

Organic farming practices are effective in maintaining the health and population of bees and other important crop pollinators, according to a report released by The Organic Center.

Teen drivers drive up cost of insurance rates

Details: Published on Monday, 15 June 2015 17:34; Written by PRNewswire

The average married couple pays 80 percent more for car insurance after adding a teen driver to their policy, according to a new report from insuranceQuotes.com....