Whirlpool to add 250 jobs at Amana plant in 2012
Whirlpool Corp plans to hire 250 production workers at its Middle Amana refrigerator plant in early 2012 and recall laid off staff starting Jan 3. The expansion, including a third shift, follows rising demand and seasonal fluctuations, while LG and Samsung imports affect bottom mount fridge sales.
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Cedar Rapids man sentenced for burglary with probation
A 37 year old Cedar Rapids man received a suspended 10 year sentence for second degree burglary after pleading guilty to breaking into a home last May. He must serve three years probation and pay restitution to the victim once determined.
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Cedar Rapids
Linn County
Matthew Robinson
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Hiawatha Gives 15000 To HACAP For Homeless Christmas
Hiawatha residents and businesses donated 15000 to HACAP for the Home less Children's Trust Christmas shopping spree and party. Mayor Tom Theis presented the check to HACAP officials as part of a city led drive with no city funds used.
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Hiawatha
Tom Theis
Hawkeye Area Community Action Program
HACAP
Jane Drapeaux
Mitch Finn
Homeless Children’s Trust
Dick Olson
Community
Hiawatha Economic Development Corporation
HEDCO
Olson
Planning panel split over Mount Vernon Road store
Kum & Go seeks a Mount Vernon Road SE store by buying four homes and clearing the Vernon Inn site despite 13 neighbors opposing the plan as disruptive to a residential area and nearby schools. The commission deadlocked 3-3, with three members for and three against, while Hy-Vee won zoning support for a west of C Avenue NE store pending road projects.
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Scott Overland
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Carlotta Knox- Seymour
Gloria Frost
Overland
Thoms
Hy-Vee
C Avenue
Tower Terrace Road
Alburnett Road
Marion
Council Street
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