Sunday, May 19, 2013

The latest local news, weather and high school sports from the Heartland

Rosy earnings show that corporate America is back
Posted: 04.28.2010 at 4:41 PM
0
 / Associated Press
Photo

After a year and a half of hunkering down, people are buying expensive items such as electronics and furniture and dining out more, even though an unemployment rate of 9.7 percent clouds the recovery and the housing market is still hurting.

More Spirit of the Heartland Photos
more photos
Follow Heartland Connection
Get news and weather notifications on your phone by downloading the iPhone or Android app below
Sign up to get alerts and updates for breaking news, severe weather, and deals:
submit
ADVERTISEMENT
Special Features
Funeral Announcements
Announcements from area funeral homes
Best Bets Home & Ag
Home and Ag information from our experts
Best Bets Auto
Auto information from our experts
Senior Living
Information for you