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Christmas came early for 270 employees at an Iowa corn company.
Harry Stine, founder of Stine Seed Co., told his workers they would get $1,000 for each year they have worked for him. That adds up to a $20,000 bonus for some loyal employees.
The workers sat stunned after he announced the bonuses following the company’s annual post-harvest luncheon.
“He said that we . . . work in the rain and the mud and that he just appreciated our hard work,” said seven-year employee Kelley Muir.
“All of these people help me every day,” Stine said. “It’s just what should be done.” The average bonus was $4,000.
