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  • News Wind turbines

    Jobs and lower electric bills expected with MidAmerican wind energy expansion

    MidAmerican Energy plans to add 656 new wind turbines in Iowa by the end of 2015.

  • Health

    Hospital treatment costs vary widely

    Hospitals across the nation — even those located just miles apart — charge wildly different rates for the same medical procedure.

  • News

    Some early filers still missing tax refunds

    More than three months after rushing to file their taxes early, some filers still haven’t received refunds from the IRS.

  • Politics Money

    Internet sales tax: What you’ll pay and when

    The U.S. Senate passed the Marketplace Fairness Act, and if it passes the House, it will require all online retailers to collect sales taxes for the states where they ship goods.

  • News computer work

    Internet sales tax measure expected to pass

    Internet shoppers could be one step closer to having to pay sales taxes on online purchases.

  • News

    Illinois has highest gas price in continental U.S.

    AAA says Illinois has the highest per-gallon price for gasoline in the continental U.S.

  • News water sprinkler

    Iowa American Water seeks rate increase

    Iowa American Water is asking the state for permission to raise your water rates by nearly 20 percent starting May 29, 2013.

  • News telephone

    MidAmerican Energy customers report getting scam calls

    MidAmerican Energy customers in Illinois have reportedly been complaining of recent robocalls which might be connected to a scam to get your private information.

  • News money

    Top-paying jobs are in engineering

    If you want a college degree that pays, engineering is the way to go.

  • News (MGN)

    Families expect to spend more than $1,000 on prom

    From paying for a designer dress to renting a fancy limo, teens (and their parents) are shelling out hundreds or even thousands of dollars this prom season.

  • News help wanted sign

    Survey rates 10 best and worst jobs for 2013

    Since the average worker spends about two-thirds of his or her day at work or on work-related activities, how your job ranks could say a lot about the quality of your life overall.

  • News computer work

    Congress working to pass Internet sales tax

    Many online purchases could soon be more expensive, if a long-debated Internet sales tax law advances through Congress.