Polish president among dead in Smolensk air crash
Russian investigators say human error likely caused the Tu-154 crash near Smolensk that killed Polish President Lech Kaczynski and 95 others including top officials. Pilot Captain Arkadiusz Protasiuk and co pilot Maj Robert Grzywna were among the dead. The plane failed to land in dense fog during a memorial visit to Katyn.
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Jim Prosser Named City Manager Career Overview
Jim Prosser, 58, began as city manager in August 2006 with a salary of 165000. His prior roles include executive vice president at Ehlers & Associates in Lisle Illinois from 1999 to 2006 and city manager of Richfield Illinois from 1986 to 1999. He holds a master's in public administration from Syracuse University earned in 1974 and a bachelor's from the University of Illinois Chicago in 1973.
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Cedar Rapids City Manager Jim Prosser Resigns After 44 Years
Jim Prosser ends his 44 year tenure as Cedar Rapids city manager amid a City Council split over performance. His resignation comes days after the council shifted flood recovery duties away from his oversight. Greg Eyerly will report to the council. Don Karr pushed for Prosser's removal. Mayor Ron Corbett cites a divided panel and campaign goals as factors in the turnover.
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Who's in Charge at City Hall as Acting Manager Named
Finance Director Casey Drew serves as acting city manager amid leadership changes. City officials confirm the interim role while a permanent appointment is considered.
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City Manager Prosser Replacement Begins Tonight
The City Council moves to start the process of replacing City Manager Jim Prosser this evening. Eastern Iowans weigh in on Prosser's resignation via online discussion. The 9A Opinion notes some city leaders disfavor his management style.
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Wellmark rate increase approved for Iowa policyholders
Iowa insurance officials with INS Consultants found Wellmark Blue Cross Blue Shield’s proposed 18 percent rate hike justified and compliant with law. The increase takes effect May 1, affecting about 88,000 policyholders and 1.8 million Wellmark members in Iowa, after a lifted 30 day stay.
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