Dollar strength drags on rural Iowa economy survey
The Creighton University Rural Mainstreet Index shows May at 49, up from 46 in April as strong dollars curb farm and energy exports. Farmland values rose to 39.7 while farm equipment sales hit a record low 12.5. hiring remains solid but slower in rural areas.
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Iowa
United States
Ernie Goss
Creighton University
Heider College of Business
Goss
Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago
EntreFEST Draws Iowa Entrepreneurs to Ped Mall
Networking event EntreFEST spans three days in Iowa City with about 115 speakers and 90 workshops including speed networking. Attendees from Iowa and the Midwest gather as Lt. Gov. Kim Reynolds addresses challenges faced by entrepreneurs, while John Papajohn receives the Lifetime Impact Award. More than 900 registered. organizers aim for a statewide face.
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Town City
Hadley
Midwest
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Ferm
Iowa
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Lawrence
Kan
Kim Reynolds
Englert
Reynolds
John Pappajohn
Pappajohn
State of
Iowa City
Regent
Sarah Bey
University of Northern Iowa
Ped
Cliff Jette
Formosa
Regent Universities
CVS to Acquire Omnicare for 10.1 Billion to Expand Pharmacy Reach
CVS Health Corp will buy Omnicare Inc for 10.1 billion dollars, adding 2.3 billion in debt. The deal targets an older, sicker U S population and expands CVSs specialty pharmacy and pharmacy benefits business leading to an estimated 0.20 gain in 2016 earnings per share. Omnicare shareholders receive 98 dollars per share, a premium to recent close prices.
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CVS Health Corp
Omnicare Inc
CVS
U.S
FBR
Steven Harper
United States
Omnicare
Bloomberg
Protesters demand $15 minimum wage at McDonald’s Oak Brook
About 1,000 protesters marched to McDonald’s suburban campus and delivered a petition with over 1 million signatures seeking $15 per hour for front line workers. The event coincided with the company's annual meeting where executives faced questions on marketing tactics and profits.
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Ill
McDonald’s
Chicago
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Ers
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Ronald
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Adriana Alvarez
Chicago Tribune
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