Hart defeats Monica Vernon in Cedar Rapids mayor runoff
Lawyer Brad Hart wins Cedar Rapids mayoral runoff with over 54 percent of the vote to Monica Vernon’s about 46 percent. Hart vows to start work quickly with City Manager Jeff Pomeranz as he to-dos include a first meeting this week. Vernon congratulates Hart and declines another run for office. The Linn County Supervisors will canvass results.
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Vanorny defeats Shields in Cedar Rapids District 5 runoff
Ashley Vanorny, 32, unseats three term incumbent Justin Shields in Cedar Rapids City Council District 5 with 59 percent to 38 percent. The newcomer led in all southern district precincts and early votes, crediting grass roots campaigning and district support. Shields thanked his supporters for his service.
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Iowa lawmakers eye sports betting if court ruling favors
Iowa Gaming Association plans to draft legalization bill for the 2025 session as Supreme Court reviews New Jersey case. Wes Ehrecke says strong interest in regulated sports betting exists, with illegal wagers cited at 150 billion annually nationwide. If ruling goes for New Jersey, states could legalize. association aims to be ready with a bill contingent on court decision.
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University of Iowa hospitals still search for chief nursing officer
After spending over $140,000 on a consultant across 18 months the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics has not filled the chief nursing officer post. A nine member search committee interviews candidates while protecting applicant counts under state law. Kenneth Rempher left in 2016 to join Cone Health. Korn Ferry was chosen as the search firm with a fee around $120,000 based on the next hire's first year compensation.
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