Robins police chief shot in neck as three offi cers patrol city
Robins suspended full-time staffing after Chief Lyle Rusk was accidentally shot in the neck by a handgun mishandled by Sgt. Carol Currans inside City Hall. Rusk, 56, recovered in Iowa City hospital. Currans on leave. Interim chief plans pending Rusk's return. Local agencies will assist in emergencies.
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Parker leaves Cedar Rapids Streets for Johnson County post
Cedar Rapids Streets Director Greg Parker resigns to become Johnson County engineer. He cites job advancement as county officials plan an Dec. 9 announcement. Parker, with an Iowa State civil engineering master’s, will oversee engineering and design duties in a new role, effective Jan. 7.
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Linn County weighs funding for new Elections Office Building
Linn County Supervisors consider financing options for an 8700 square foot Elections Office Building estimated at about 2 million dollars. A bond referendum may be needed for voter approval, with plans to finish and open by September and meet HAVA equipment deadlines.
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