UPS to hire 100 for new Cedar Rapids cargo facility
UPS prepares to open an 53800 square foot cargo facility at The Eastern Iowa Airport. Vice president Steve Kenneke says the project will enable expansion as e commerce grows. The $18 million facility aims to create about 100 jobs, as Cedar Rapids elevates its cargo airport status. Marty Lewis notes cargo is increasingly vital to the airport business model.
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Only 12 Percent of Iowa Nursing Homes Meet Vaccine Standard
Iowa caps show 50 of 409 long term care facilities report 75 percent or more staff vaccinated. The data, published by CMS, places Iowa 21st in staff vaccination rate at 59 percent. Hawaii through California lead.
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Year of pandemic proves winner for lottery
Iowa lottery sales soar during COVID-19 with instant scratch and lotto products surpassing 417 million dollars through May. Board members report record profits, prizes and retailer commissions as fiscal 2021 nears its end, reflecting a 25 percent year over year gain versus 2020.
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Campuses seek help as athletes to profit from fame
Iowa public universities seek guidance on monetizing student athletes under new rules. Iowa State University issued a call for proposals from firms to provide a full service platform to manage name image and likeness monetization. The goal is to help athletes develop their individual brands and educate them on opportunities obligations and potential pitfalls.
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