Tracking police shootings in Iowa remains hard to gauge
The Gazette reports that at least four Iowans died this year in officer involved confrontations while state and local agencies lack a formal tally. Spokeswoman Jessica Lown says the public safety department does not track such incidents and may not document every case. The article cites recent shootings on Davenport Centennial Bridge, in Iowa City outside a bar, in West Des Moines after a gun threat, and an Urbandale death linked to less than lethal rounds.
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Iowa officer-involved shootings study shows small yearly totals
The Bureau of Justice Statistics notes nine arrest related deaths in Iowa in 2004 and 2005, dropping to three in 2006. The data come as police linked incidents include a distraught man who called police before claiming he would shoot himself.
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Linn Community Care to Open New Office in Cedar Rapids
The Linn County health center expands to 1201 Third Ave SE after opening in November 2007 and logging 27 528 visits. CEO Tashia Roffey-Roe brick emphasizes serving low income patients to curb costly care like ER visits as the grand opening weekend begins.
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Terex Cedar Rapids workers face plant shutdown
Terex Cedar Rapids machinists Local 831 had offered a one year no wage gain contract in June to help weather a market downturn. Workers said most faced unemployment during a five week plant shutdown while the company adjusted to conditions.
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Manufacturing jobs fall in Iowa over decade
Iowa’s employment data shows a drop from 252,700 average jobs in 1999 to 200,500 in June 2009, a 20.6 percent decline, with manufacturing positions slipping from 22,400 to 21,700, a 3.2 percent decrease, amid continuing layoffs and a union company agreement.
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Officials advise keeping schools open during H1N1
The AP reports federal health officials urge calm and small closures only in extreme cases as H1N1 may spread this fall. Plans include possible mid October school wide vaccinations and allow sick students to return after fever ends 24 hours. CDC Director Frieden stresses maintaining learning and protection for students and staff.
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