CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa - China Eastern Airlines has ordered Rockwell Collins avionics for 50 new Airbus A320 aircraft.
The order includes at least nine separate Rockwell Collins systems, including WXR-2100...Read More »
MONTICELLO, Iowa — Georgia Pacific Corporation plans to close its longtime corrugated sheet plant in Monticello, one of the town’s major employers.
Monticello Mayor Dena Himes, whose husband worked at...Read More »
WEST DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Liberty Bank has made a deal to sell four locations in northwest Iowa as part of its effort to meet demands from regulators.
The West Des Moines-based bank says three Liberty...Read More »
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Those who greet customers at the entrance of Walmart stores nationwide are uneasy about a change in their duties.
Greeters no longer man the front doors during the 10 p.m. to...Read More »
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa - A U.S. Department of Labor official on Thursday said the advanced manufacturing and renewable energy training programs at Kirkwood Community College are a model for retraining America’s...Read More »
As the year turns, small-business owners will start reviewing their past actions and planning for the future. But one big issue -; payroll -; can prove to be a problem every year.
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If starting a business conjures up visions of spending thousands of dollars on setup costs before you ever open your doors, you're in for a pleasant surprise.
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People spend about 80,000 hours of their lives doing work while sitting. Sitting in an uncomfortable chair can be unpleasant, if not unhealthy, so workers should choose their office chairs carefully.
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The film industry is undergoing an overhaul that is creating excitement throughout. Video-on-demand (VOD) has changed the DVD game, and as a direct result, major studios are focusing exclusively...
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Whether you’re unemployed, underemployed, fearful of a layoff or just bored with your job, at some point you’ve probably thought about starting your own business.
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Before Americans hop aboard planes, they go online. According to the U.S. Travel Association, the Internet was the nation's top-ranking source of travel information in 2009.
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The biggest mistake most people make before a phone interview is not preparing just as thoroughly as they would if the interview were in person.
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Unhappy at work? Many Americans stay in careers that they consider 'just bearable' for fear of unemployment, but doing so compromises their well-being. Life is just too short to spend eight or more hours a day in misery, and work-related stress can reduce quality-of-life.
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