Deere and Rockwell Collins lead Iowa research tax credits in 2012
Deere & Co. and Rockwell Collins topped Iowa's research activities tax credit in 2012. Deere received 11.9 million dollars, while Rockwell Collins and subsidiaries earned 13.8 million. Including Deere’s construction and forestry unit, Deere's total rose to 14.3 million. Rockwell Collins reported over 900 million invested in R&D for new products and services in fiscal 2012, with CEO Clay Jones signaling about 1 billion dollars in R&D investment planned for the current year. Pam Tordy noted the Iowa credit supports extensive R&D, citing Cedar Rapids as home to the advanced technology center developing future technologies.
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Office incivility costs mount across industries
A Georgetown and Thunderbird study finds 98 percent of 14 000 managers and workers report uncivil behavior over 14 years. In 2011 half were treated rudely weekly, up from 1998. Incivility lowers effort, time at work, and quality, and many lose trust, with 12 percent leaving jobs.
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UNI licenses mixer microwave tech to Marion Mixers AMTek
The University of Northern Iowa licenses its patented mixer microwave process to Marion Mixers in Marion and AMTek Microwaves in Cedar Rapids to commercialize a system heating drying and blending foods bio based lubricants and chemicals. The setup aims to cut fossil fuel use and cost across industries with several early customers including a chemical firm and an egg processor for military powdered eggs.
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Cities face rising costs to repair water infrastructure
The National League of Cities warned a congressional hearing that upgrading drinking water and wastewater systems will cost hundreds of billions over 20 years. Michael Sesma of Gaithersburg Md said investment levels may be underestimated due to aging pipes unfunded federal mandates and climate risks.
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