Farmland rents dip again as Iowa prices slump
Iowa State University surveys show average corn and soybean cash rents fall to 246 dollars per acre in 2015, marking the second straight decline after 15 years of increases. Central and west central districts lead drops, while Northeast Iowa posts the highest regional average at 273 dollars.
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McDonalds trains managers at Hamburger University on campus
McDonalds uses Hamburger University to train general managers with courses in shift management and guest services. The program emphasizes quick decision making and real improvements at restaurants as part of turning around U.S. sales and labor, with CEO Easterbrook linking a motivated workforce to better service.
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Goodwill to Open 16 000-Foot Store in former Hy-Vee Drugstore
Goodwill of the Heartland plans a late summer opening for a 16000 square foot retail store at 2405 Mount Vernon Road SE in Cedar Rapids. The fourth Linn County location will employ 14 people full time and train clients facing employment barriers.
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French firm weighs Cedar Rapids manufacturing expansion
The Lesaffre Group plans to expand its Cedar Rapids facilities via three plants Lesaffre Yeast Bio Springer North America and Red Star Yeast. Aimed at adding 30 jobs with a 50 million dollar investment Cedar Rapids seeks IEDA tax credits with Metro Alliance help. Project could start later this year pending state approval and final company decision.
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