Early retirement drives Iowa state employee reductions
The state promotes an early retirement incentive for workers with age plus service totaling 75 or more, with five year payout. DOT leads in early retirees at 71, DHS 46, with budget strains shaping staffing and possible layoffs across agencies.
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Hemp in foods and cosmetics draws U.S. circuit ruling
The 9th Circuit ruled trace THC in hemp seeds is minimal compared with poppy seeds, allowing hemp use in foods pending appeal. Nature’s Path and Raining Rose leverage hemp for granola soaps and lip balms, touting omega 3s and skin benefits amid shifting health trends.
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United States
Nature’s Path
Washington State
Canada
Nature
Kevin Greenwood
Cedar Rapids
Raining Rose
Ninth Ave
Chuck Hammond
Dolan
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To reprint a Gazette article, send a letter to managing editor at The Gazette Cedar Rapids Iowa. Include what you want to reprint and how you will use it. Send to P O Box 511 Cedar Rapids Iowa 52406.
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Bomb blasts hit two Istanbul hotels and gas plant
Explosions damaged Pars hotel and Holiday Hotel in Istanbul early Tuesday, killing at least one and injuring seven. A LPG plant blast nearby caused a fire but no casualties. Police described the attacks as terrorist in nature amid heightened security concerns.
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Istanbul
Turkey
al-Qaida
Pars
NTV
Iraq's security at stake as coalition trains Iraqi forces
The U S led coalition with 160000 troops still governs security while Iraqi police 130000 national guard 41000 and an expanding army take on duties. Despite more patrols confidence in Iraqi forces remains low with insurgents outmatching guard gear and training.
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Ramadi
National Guard
United States
Saddam Hussein
Army
U.S. Occupation Authority
U.S
Erv Lessel
Associated Press
Mili
Tary
Baqouba
Baghdad
Najaf
Gene Waldenfels
Waldenfels
Al Qaida Warns of Attacks Targeting US Helicopters
FBI bulletins say al Qaida considered using helicopters and rented vehicles for attacks in the United States. No credible specifics on timing or location exist. Security at New York helicopters remains tight with metal detectors and ID checks after Sept. 11.
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New York
FBI
Michael Bloomberg
Newark
N.J
Washington
al-Qaida
United States
World Trade Center
First street memorial in Cedar Rapids triggers fines and paint seizure
Cedar Rapids police say a street memorial for Jeffry Stewart on Ellis Boulevard is the first of its kind and prompted warnings and tickets for spray painting. About 200 cans were confiscated, and cleanup may be funded by the city if the painters are not identified.
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Stewart
Abby Bowman
Cedar Rapids
First Avenue
Jeffry Stewart
Cristy Hamblin
Ellis Boulevard
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