Targeting bill sparks county row over supervisor board
Lawmakers push a Linn County supervisor expansion bill amid fears it singles out one county. Officials argue the change intrudes on local decisions, with supporters noting constituent demands for five supervisors to improve regional representation. The measure would apply to counties with 175000 residents, but Linn would be affected by its own metro status.
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Hiawatha
Swati Dandekar
Marion
Mary Lundby
Lundby
Linn County
Cedar Rapids
Paulsen
Linn
Polk County
la Barron
Iowa
Jim Houser
Linda Langenberg
Local control on smoking praised by Foege in Iowa
Foege argues giving communities flexibility to curb smoking improves health and savings. He cites past bill defeats, allied support from Attorney General Tom Miller and the Iowa Health Initiative, and notes California cuts in smoking and lung cancer after public bans.
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Foege
Kraig Paulsen
R-Hiawatha
Iowa
Tom Miller
Iowa Health Initiative
American Cancer Society
American Lung Association
Iowa City
Iowa Supreme Court
City of
Ames
California
Iowa firm moves jobs to Malaysia cutting local manufacturing
Alexander Technologies, a 38-year-old Iowa electronics company based in Mason City, announced the elimination of 25 U.S. manufacturing positions and shifting work to Malaysia. Vice president Jay Miller notes cost advantages and a stark contrast in labor prices. Iowa’s manufacturing base has shrunk in recent years, though 2004 payrolls show a modest rise to about 220,700 workers after a 1997 peak of 240,000.
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Alexander Technologies
Iowa
Mason City
U.S
Malaysia
Jay Miller
Non-resident refuses to quit Cedar Rapids Charter Commission
Cedar Rapids Charter Commission member Joe Luense, a nonresident, refuses to step down. He argues labor needs representation. city staff say state law does not require residency and his union background supports eligibility.
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the Gazette
Cedar Rapids — Charter Commission
Joe Luense
P.T. Larson
Luense
The
Charter Commission
Doug Wagner
Joe
Wagner
City panel weighs charter changes and city manager option
Panel members consider education and credentials to run Cedar Rapids efficiently. Sandra Bell argues for a professional city manager, saying voters may elect strong mayors who can’t handle a large budget. Critics worry about shifting power to a full time appointee and the risks of partisan politics. Other comments reflect unease with current leadership.
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Sandra Bell
Lincolnway Village
Cedar Rapids
Bell
Robin Tucker
Lansing
Mich
Tucker
Gary Conrad
Leonard Hadley
Maytag
City-manager form vote by commission members list
Commission members voting for city-manager form include Jeff Beer Alliant Energy Sandra Bell Lincolnway Village Neighborhood Association Nancy Bruner Cargill Inc Beth Freeman for Sen Tom Harkin Leonard Hadley Maytag Joe Hladley The Gazette Co Joseph Luense IBEW Local 405 Cedar Rapids Iowa City Building and Construction Trades Council Jerry McGrane Oak Hill Jackson Neighborhood Association Bill Prowell Shuttleworth Ingersoll Fred Timko Point Builders Robin Tucker Tucker Manufacturing Co Inc
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Jeff Beer
Alliant Energy
Sandra Bell
Lincolnway Village
Nancy Bruner
Cargill Inc
Beth Freeman
Sen
Tom Harkin
Leonard Hadley
Maytag Corp
Joe Hladley
the Gazette Co
Joseph Luense
Ibew Local 405
Cedar Rapids
Iowa City Building & Construction Trades Council
Jerry McGrane
Oak Hill/Jackson
Bill Prowell
Shuttleworth & Ingersoll
Fred Timko
Point Builders Inc
Robin Tucker
Tommy Tucker Really Co
Tucker Manufacturing Co. Inc
Cedar Rapids debate over strong mayor charter reform
Cedar Rapids leaders discuss a shift from city manager to a strong mayor system. Critics warn of risks to managers while supporters propose a full time mayor and chief administrative officer. Charter Commission aims to draft a charter by May 5 with a public forum series and potential election within 120 days.
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Cedar Rapids
Charter Commission
Clancey
Doug Wagner
The
Commission
Rumsfeld visits troops in Iraq for daylong tour
Defense Secretary Donald H. Rumsfeld arrives in Mosul to review Iraqi security forces and meet with Iraqi and American leaders. He visits a combat surgical hospital to thank wounded soldiers. This marks his first trip since Iraq elections on January 30.
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Iraq
Donald H. Rumsfeld
Rumsfeld
U.S
Larry di Rita
France
NATO
Afghanistan
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