Archive for January 2022
Iowa court to hear lawsuit alleging negligence by Tyson during COVID-19 outbreaks
Associated Press: A federal appeals court has ruled that Tyson Foods can’t claim it was operating under the direction of the federal government when it tried to keep its processing plants open as the coronavirus spread …
Read MoreBiden unveils $1B plan to increase meatpacking competition, lower consumer prices
Des Moines Register: The Biden administration announced today that it will allocate more than $1 billion to expand independent beef, pork and chicken processing in an effort to increase competition and reduce costs for consumers. The …
Read MoreApollo, Athene announce completion of merger
Apollo and Athene today announced the successful completion of their merger under Apollo Global Management Inc. As a result of the merger, the combined entity, Apollo Global Management Inc., led by CEO Marc Rowan, has two principal …
Read MoreIowa’s economy shows continued improvement, boosting optimism despite continued concerns with supply chain and virus
Iowa’s economy grew slightly in December, rebounding from the previous month, with stronger performances from durable goods manufacturing, according to a survey of supply chain managers released today.
According to Creighton University’s Mid-American Business Conditions …