Whirlpool invests in Amana plant to protect Iowa jobs
Michigan based Whirlpool pledges 20 million dollars to upgrade its Amana plant, keeping 1,600 workers and re-hiring 60 for a new product line with state and local loans and tax help. FEMA and HUD will fund Cedar Rapids buyouts for flood damage, about 100 with FEMA and 1,200 with HUD, as buyouts begin. Cedar Rapids honors Kurt Warner with a named drive near Kingston Stadium.
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Cedar Rapids school building use study faces flood and budget delays
A Cedar Rapids district study on school building use, affected by flood damage and budget issues, aims for next school year. Enrollment has fallen over 1,200 in ten years, with 24 elementary schools showing 151 to 562 pupils and middle schools 252 to 835. Kennedy now houses the most students among four high schools. Linn County Auditor Joel Miller sues county supervisors, alleging interference with statutory powers over internal audits and deputy appointments.
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Letters reveal climate, tax, and growth grievances across Iowa
A Cedar Rapids reader disputes tax and government critique, rejects greed charges, and urges responsible policy. The letter details climate change, deregulation, the housing bubble, and calls for investment in green tech while praising Mayor Corbett for flood recovery efforts.
Democrats Faults and The Blues Brothers Parody
The piece mocks Democrats blaming others for problems. It compares Obama deficits and missteps to a Blues Brothers scene where excuses pile up. It cites polls on Obama’s re election odds, stimulus views, and White House messaging. It notes political figures like Reid Blumenthal and Klein.
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Pigs not to blame for MRSA say MRSA experts
Public health voices challenge CBS anchor Katie Couric by arguing MRSA is a human problem not livestock caused. Dr Lisa Veach notes staphylococcus is common in people and stresses prudent antibiotic use and hygiene to curb infections.
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