Cedar Rapids names Dostal police chief with deep roots
Cedar Rapids selects Capt. David Dostal as police chief after a nationwide search. The 56 year old veteran with 30 plus years on the Cedar Rapids Police Department will lead 270 full time equivalents starting Feb 28 with a salary of 174953.46. The city council unanimously approved the appointment and praised his community ties and frontline experience.
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Five Iowa ag census takeaways from 2022 data
The Gazette outlines five key findings from the 2022 USDA Census of Agriculture. It notes rising profits in Iowa farms, more young producers, larger hog confinements, and a rise in organic sales, with data reflecting a snapshot and some self reporting.
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Bills seek higher pay and training for nursing home staff
Iowa lawmakers propose increases in wages and training for nursing home workers to improve safety and care. The plan references high citation and jeopardy rates, calls for more inspections, and uses private inspectors sparingly to curb costs.
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Bill to criminalize unsheltered homelessness stalls in Senate
Des Moines lawmakers Tuesday debated Senate Study Bill 3175 mirroring a national push to criminalize homelessness and redirect funding from permanent supportive housing to sanctioned encampments. The measure, linked to The Cicero Institute, stalled after failing to clear committee deadlines.
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