European flight disruptions spread as Australian controllers boycott US routes
European air traffic would be affected as Gosden and FAA spokesmen declined to comment on a Portuguese action. Australian controllers voted to start a direct flight boycott to the United States from 9 a.m. CDT. Monday delays left hundreds of passengers stranded in Northeast airports and in Frankfurt, with 1,500 people waiting. A Lufthansa clerk called it chaos while Aer Lingus passengers were stranded after the plane was diverted to Shannon.
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Gosden
FAA
United States
Europe
New York
Aer Lingus
Irish International Airlines
Ireland
Shannon
Plan 3 in play as remap tie threatens tax and rail votes
Governors Day in Clear Lake sees Republicans split on Plan 3 with 2/3 support possible if free vote. Avenson and Hultman warn House and Senate remain bound by reapportionment, while rail bonding and fuel tax plans hinge on whether remap is resolved. Iowa Nebraska Association of Railroad Passengers pushes for the bond to protect rail links and future passenger service.
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Clear Lake
GOP
Bennett Webster
Des Moines
Mick Lura
Marshalltown
Hultman
Avenson
House
Senate
Iowa- Nebraska Association of Railroad
Catherine Johnson
Iowa City
Iowa
Burglary at Cedar Rapids Forestry Dept and related thefts
Four chain saws and tools valued over 1700 were stolen from the Cedar Rapids Forestry Department maintenance building after entry by pried steel doors. Separate burglaries include a shed break in Mel’s Auto and a garage theft with a motorcycle substitution, plus bullet hole damage at Walt’s Automotive and a gun arrest nearby.
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Cedar Rapids
FAA Opens Air Traffic Controller Exam Register
The FAA asks to reopen the air traffic controller examination register from August 17 to August 27. Applicants may complete a registration form at the August 17 meeting, and OPM will schedule the test in Cedar Rapids later. Qualifications include a 70 plus three years general experience or four years of college. The law sets a maximum initial appointment age of 30 for FAA towers and en route centers.
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OPM
FAA
Cedar Rapids
Air traffic control pay rise and defense positions noted
A pamphlet from the Office of Personnel Management cites fewer available air traffic control and Department of Defense jobs. First year controllers start around 16350 after October 1 pay hike, with salaries rising above 30000 for experienced staff at major facilities like Cedar Rapids Airport.
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Department of Defense
OPM
Cedar Rapids
Gabel
Grant Wood Agency funds questioned by Cedar Rapids district
Cedar Rapids Community School District moves nearly 2.75 million dollars to Grant Wood Area Education Agency for special education media and educational services. District officials argue returns vary by division with half or less than a fourth of funds recouped, prompting calls for service changes and clearer allocations.
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Cedar Rapids
Grant Wood Area Education Agency
Richard Schulz
Area Education Agency
Grant Wood
Lauree Gerber
Cedar Rapids Board
Grant Wood Board
Gerber
Agency Board
John Bousley
Ronald Moore
Schulz
Floral design show at Kirkwood College opens Wednesday
Thirty five students display twelve designs from centerpieces to headpieces in Iowa Hall. The event titled Spray of Sunshine runs from 1 30 to 4 p m and welcomes the public.
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Kirkwood Community College
Iowa Hall
Knights of Columbus Council 5544 elect officers
Knights of Columbus Council 5544 elects new officers with William F Mossman named grand knight at 6009 First Ave SW Michael M Streit as deputy grand knight James F Nelson Jr chancellor Daniel J Banyas treasurer Steven L Holthaus warden Clarence A Milota advocate Richard Morgan recorder Leonard Buser inside guard and Patrick J Casey outside guard.
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Knights of Columbus Council
William F. Mossman
First Ave
Michael M Streit
James F Nelson Jr
Daniel J. Banyas
Steven L Holthaus
Clarence A. Milota
Richard Morgan
Leonard Buser
Patrick J. Casey
Couple and son die in Interstate 80 crash near Malcom
A Mills Wyoming couple Randall Taylor 47 and Audrey 48 and their 16 year old son Scott were killed when a westbound pickup struck a tire and rim on the pavement causing a tire blowout and a head on collision with a semi on I 80 near Malcom. Scott was driving the pickup and the Taylors were en route from Hampshire New to Wyoming to help move Scott. Randall died soon after arrival at University Hospitals Iowa City. Semi driver Leon Fuchs Templeton and his 5 year old son Michael were admitted to Grinnell Hospital with expected release Monday afternoon.
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Malcom
Mills
Wyo
Randall Taylor
Audrey
Taylor
Scott
Hampshire
Wyoming
University Hospitals
Iowa City
Leon Fuchs
Templeton
Michael
Grinnell
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