Truck Driver Shortage Deepens Amid Aging Workforce
The trucking industry faces a growing driver shortage as many veterans retire and an aging workforce resists new technology. ATA data show shortages of 36,500 in 2016 and projected 50,000 this year, possibly rising to over 174,000 by 2026. women remain underrepresented at six percent. Programs at Kirkwood Community College, including a June Rollin Rally, aim to recruit younger drivers.
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American Trucking Associations
U.S
Scherbring
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Holzer
Bob Costello
Costello
Kirkwood Community College
Amy Lasack
Lasack
Kirkwood
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New York City Mayor de Blasio promotes progressive populism in Des Moines
New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio urged Democrats to embrace a progressive populist agenda in Des Moines. He cited New York prekindergarten expansion and paid family leave as examples and said the approach could broaden the party beyond working-class voters while denying any 2020 presidential run.
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Bill de Blasio
Des Moines
de Blasio
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Democratic Party
Donald Trump
United States
Fines and disputes cloud Cedar Rapids speed camera debts
Cedar Rapids faces a looming cash shortfall as fines from speed camera tickets funnel through the state to offset debts. City officials argue fines remain due despite DOT orders and a legal settlement that limited bad debt. Municipal Collections and vendors take cuts as residents weigh payment.
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Drew
Iowa Department of Transportation
Interstate 380
Polk County
Cedar Rapids
Des Moines
Muscatine
Iowa Dot
Iowa Supreme Court
10Th Street
First Avenue SE
Mike Telstow
Oxford Junction
Telstow
Sara Johnson
Ron Corbett
Corbett
Scott Olson
Olson
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Iowa City Children’s Museum
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