Grand jury to probe C.A. school asbestos removal
Federal grand jury will hear whether criminal charges stem from 2013 asbestos work at Jefferson High School in Cedar Rapids. Electric subcontractor Brent Busch was subpoenaed to testify January 9 in Cedar Rapids, regarding a photo from June 26, 2013, showing potentially unsafe asbestos removal. Cedar Rapids school district says it is not a target.
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Guaranty Bank building eyed for Cedar Rapids hotel
Two developers show interest in redeveloping the rust colored Guaranty Bank and Trust Co. building at the northeast corner of Third Street and Third Avenue SE in downtown Cedar Rapids into a boutique hotel. Steve Emerson partners with Heart of America Group to pursue the project as part of revitalizing a busy intersection.
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Downtown Cedar Rapids property draws development interest
A broad area downtown including a historic corner building at Third Avenue and Third Street SE, housing the Guaranty Bank and Trust Co. office, has attracted interest from at least two development groups.
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Johnson County to consider another minimum wage hike
The Johnson County Board of Supervisors plans a voluntary, CPI based pay raise next year after a study found the 2015 minimum wage increase lifted worker pay without harming businesses. The changes would be advisory and likely announced in February or March.
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UI Professor Accused of Misusing University Funds
Iowa City auditors allege University of Iowa physics professor Michael Flatte misused UI money, citing nearly $100,000 in improper payments and more than $8,000 in UI resources spent on robots for teaching and meetings abroad. The audit criticizes weak conflict of interest follow up and requests stricter expense cataloging and email policy review.
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