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Being paid to do nothing: ISU employees upset over IT restructuring

Cedar Rapids Gazette: As part of a restructuring effort in Iowa State University’s information technology services unit, ISU since May has been paying 19 employees to not work — telling them either to stay home or …

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Iowa lands $25 million for one-of-a-kind freight hub in Cedar Rapids

Cedar Rapids Gazette: A grant worth more than $25 million has been awarded to construct a Cedar Rapids intermodal transportation facility that officials say will become a one-of-a-kind freight hub for the state.…

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Some Iowa families struggle with basic needs

Radio Iowa: Another report is showing thousands of working Iowans are not making enough money to cover basic needs such as food, housing, health care, and transportation. The “Cost of Living in Iowa” report, released Wednesday …

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Prestage sets sights on Wright County for $240 million pork plant

Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier: Prestage Foods of Iowa announced today that it is planning to build a pork processing plant in Wright County. The $240 million project, which is expected to produce 900 jobs initially, was rejected …

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Iowa City business creates hydroponic rooftop garden

Cedar Rapids Gazette: The roof of MC Ginsberg, a jewelry and design company in Iowa City, is filled with 35 square feet of hydroponic plants — produce and vegetation growing without soil. But Ginsberg’s idea is …

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Reynolds leading October trade mission to Argentina, Uruguay

Radio Iowa: Lt. Gov. Kim Reynolds will lead a delegation of Iowa business leaders on a trade mission to Argentina and Uruguay in October.…

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Maytag Dairy Farms production remains stalled

Newton Daily News: Maytag Dairy Farms remains shut down while the company makes improvements to ensure safety in its process, the company said. Production has been at a halt since a February recall for potential listeria …

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Iowa auditor gives governor, legislators a B+ for state budget

Radio Iowa: State Auditor Mary Mosiman says the Iowa budget plan written by lawmakers and approved by the governor this spring is “sustainable and responsible.” Mosiman gave state policymakers a B-plus grade on their budgeting.…

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Big changes possible to Tyson Events Center

Sioux City Journal: A consultant on Friday unveiled more than $60 million worth of potential upgrades to the Tyson Events Center aimed at helping the Sioux City venue better compete with event centers in Omaha, Neb., …

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Iowa City company buys New Orleans hotel

New Orleans Advocate: Hawkeye Hotels, a privately held hotel group based in Iowa City, has purchased a hotel near the French Quarter in New Orleans. Hawkeye plans to “completely renovate” the Hotel Modern, which was converted …