Cedar Rapids launches new bus routes with first test
Cedar Rapids riders adjust to revised schedules as the new circulator Route 30 links Marion and Hiawatha to Lindale Mall and connects with Routes 20 and 5. About 4,000 passengers start transferring between the three routes at Lindale Mall as transit officials vet the changes. Matt Taylor, 33, of Hiawatha, says he must wake earlier to adapt, noting the new loop requires transfers to reach downtown.
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Scaramucci fired after days as White House communications director
Anthony Scaramucci was removed from his role by order of John Kelly after only a few days in the job. The move follows public feuds with Reince Priebus and prompted Sean Spicer to resign in protest, signaling a push for White House discipline.
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Linn County voters decide on three options to elect supervisors
Linn County voters choose among three methods to elect the Board of Supervisors after cutting from five to three. Voters may select at large countywide, at large by districts, or district based elections. Early turnout is low with 1 576 of 2 067 absentee ballots returned. Polls open 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. The Marion satellite location drew 28 votes.
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Board of Supervisors
Rebecca Stonawski
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No raises for Iowa public university presidents again
Iowa’s public university presidents will not receive pay raises for the second year as budget cuts and tuition hikes shift costs to students. The decision, agreed by regent leadership, aims to save money amid a tight budget with only a potential raise for Steve Gettel at the Iowa School for the Deaf and Iowa Braille and Sight Saving School.
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Josh Lehman
Lehman
Steve Gettel
Iowa School For the Deaf
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University of Iowa
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