Cedar Rapids Downtown Office Space Aims to Rebound
Half of the city’s vacant downtown office space sits idle as flood fallout persists. Rockwell Collins will relocate 400 IT employees to the Town Centre on Third Avenue SE, a move expected to draw others back and spur activity with parking and bus incentives. The Meet and Eat lunch program, created by Joan Force and Deb Sedlacek for AmeriCorps VISTA volunteers, served over 52 000 lunches before ending as volunteers dwindled. Cedar Rapids completed a $40 million upgrade to its two water plants introducing ultraviolet disinfection to improve drinking water safety.
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Educational tests reveal Army failing applicants across groups
The Education Trust analysis shows 22.6 percent of 2004 to 2009 Army applicants failed to meet minimum voc/aptitude scores while Iowa applicants missed 18.6 percent. People of color fared worse nationally with 38.7 percent of African-Americans and 29.1 percent of Hispanics not passing. Iowa’s figures were 33.1 and 30.6 percent.
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FCC limits freedom with new Internet rules
Letter writers discuss FCC action under the Obama administration restricting broadband providers from controlling traffic. Critics warn regulations hinder investment and raise costs while supporters argue protection of net access is needed amid national fiscal debates.
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Readers Debate Capitol Focus and Government Limits
A series of letters criticizes editors political emphasis and calls for stronger federal restraint. Contributors cite unemployment 9.6 percent and urge limited government to spur growth while defending hunting as a hunger program through HUSH donations.
GOP primary field: 24 names buzzed with likely frontrunners
The piece lists 24 potential GOP contenders and splits them into likely runners and non runners. Front runners are Romney Palin Gingrich Pawlenty Daniels with Daniels favored by wonks and Pawlenty strong among voters. It notes Petraeus Rubio Ryan Jindal and others may not run and outlines factors shaping decisions.
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New Jersey Concussion Law Sets Return to Play Rule
Gov. Chris Christie signed a return to play law for youth contact sports. Coaches must pull out players showing concussion signs until a doctor clears them. The piece notes common concussion symptoms and cites rising NFL and general cases, contrasting adult and teenage brain vulnerability. Kay E. Graber of Cedar Rapids is linked as a Brain Injury Association director.
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