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State fines Strief Farms $7,500 for the pollution

The company, which previously leased a space in downtown Cedar Rapids, chose the building because it offers room for expansion, opportunities for employee collaboration.

On Thursday, a law enforcement official said the shooter had used ammunition with the words “deny,” “defend” and “depose” written on it. The official was not authorized to publicly discuss details of the ongoing investigation and spoke to The Associated Press on the condition of anonymity.

Farm income is forecasted to have decreased in 2024 by 4 percent from 2023, largely because of a decrease in cash receipts, or the gross income, from the sale of commodity crops.

A 2024 annual report from the company noted that it had more than 160,000 employees worldwide, meaning the latest job cuts would be set to impact around 8,000 workers.

The Moline-based company has announced layoffs of more than 2,800 workers companywide since October 2023 as the farm economy struggles.

Horizons Family Services, a nonprofit that offers Meals on Wheels, neighborhood transportation and other services, has announced a new president and chief executive officer.

The Gazette’s Business Notes is a compendium of the week’s promotions, new hires, certifications, added business lines and business events, among other items, in Cedar Rapids, Iowa City and the rest of the Corridor.