Cedar Rapids hires Pomeranz five years on as city manager
Five years into Jeff Pomeranz tenure as Cedar Rapids city manager, officials note his 2010 selection from West Des Moines came without a competition. He recalls flood damaged homes, wrecked businesses and battered city buildings from Cedar Rapids 2008 disaster as a benchmark for his work.
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Medicaid delay buys time for providers enrollees
Iowa delays Medicaid managed care implementation by two months amid federal concerns over provider networks. Gov Branstad had planned a Jan 1 shift to four private out of state companies. State officials say the postponement buys time for readiness and enrollees to adjust.
Interstate 380 gridlock snarls Cedar Rapids to Iowa City commutes
A Cedar Rapids couple describes heavy I 380 traffic with frequent slowdowns and occasional crashes. They report tailgating, phantom disturbances, and hour-long delays during peak hours, noting morning and afternoon backups disrupt daily travel for over a decade.
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Interstate 380 accident map links on Gazette site
Online page 7A promotes an interactive I 380 accident locations map at thegazette com. The item directs readers to access the map via the Gazette’s site for details on crash sites along the highway.
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