Emergency declared as winter storm hits Iowa counties
Gov. Culver declared an emergency for 48 counties and activated the state Emergency Operations Center as a storm with freezing rain and snow hammers the state. The system downed trees and power lines, left roads ice coated, and caused widespread outages with tens of thousands losing power. Police urged residents to avoid travel. Eastern Iowa faced blizzard warnings.
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Eastern Iowa braces as winter storm lashes region
The Gazette notes a weather warning in effect until 6 p.m. for parts of Eastern Iowa. KCRG TV9 forecasts heavy snow with counties in the northeast expecting up to 16 inches. Towns like Coralville report street sign circles from Saturday’s storm as more bad weather looms.
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Cedar Rapids police keep three day work week with 12 hour shifts
The Cedar Rapids Police Department maintains a three day per week twelve hour shift for patrol officers, a unique setup among Iowa’s major cities. City leaders propose a formal review of its effectiveness as budget concerns loom in a department with a 23 million dollar annual budget. Most officers favor the schedule, while a minority questioned its outcomes and training time.
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Des Moines
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Business ethics taught easier with real world cases
University of Iowa professor Nancy Hauserman notes ethics courses rely on real events now. She cites Swift & Co immigration raids and Davenport Diocese bankruptcy as practical teaching material for undergraduates and graduates. The Times admits earlier coverage tied to a Gazette forum on character.
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Davenport
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