Company opens Coralville call center with 244 jobs
Thomas L. Cardella & Associates plans a 244 position customer call center in Coralville opening in October. Founder Tom Cardella notes the skilled workforce drew him, after Cedar Rapids startup Access Direct began 12 years ago. The center at 2000 James St will handle inbound calls email and chat plus outbound calls. Non managerial pay ranges from 11 to 14 dollars per hour.
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Gardella and Associates opens Coralville call center
Gardella and Associates will open a Coralville call center with 230 entry level positions paying 14 dollars per hour and 14 managerial roles. Hiring starts next week, and the site aims to begin operations on October 1 with a 6.1 million dollar annual payroll.
Public Safety: Linn Cedar Rapids dispatch study warns against merging
A consultant for SSI Services Inc. advised Cedar Rapids and Linn County to avoid consolidating their law enforcement dispatch centers, noting regional consolidation is only beneficial with eight or more centers. The study cites $1.5 million in initial construction costs and uncertain short term savings, excluding Marion. Linn County Supervisor James Houser not surprised.
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Interstate 35W Bridge Collapse Shocks Minneapolis
The Interstate 35W bridge over the Mississippi in Minneapolis collapsed during evening rush hour. Seven confirmed dead with dozens injured and about 20 missing as rescue teams battled the night. Authorities say cause is unknown and most construction workers on site were accounted for.
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Eastern Iowa readers advised on Minneapolis bridge collapse witnesses
The Gazette cites contact names Lyle Muller and Terry Coyle for readers from Eastern Iowa who were involved with or witnessed the Minneapolis bridge collapse. Viewers may call (319) 398-8254 or (319) 396-8212 or email news gazetts communications dot com for tips.
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