Anamosa fires police chief after gender bias payout
The Anamosa City Council voted unanimously to dismiss Police Chief Bob Simonson weeks after approving a $750,000 gender bias settlement with a former female officer. Residents urged action to end a perceived good old boy culture in the 5,400-population town.
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Education teachers decry board stance on contract
The Gazette reports that educators voice strong opposition to the Carlton Regional School board's contract stance. Teachers cite stalled negotiations, demand fair pay, and threaten possible action while Mora Duffy notes district leadership faces scrutiny from staff and parents.
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Cedar Rapids teachers rally against contract gutting by board
In Cedar Rapids, more than 50 people crowded a school board meeting to oppose proposed changes by Superintendent Brad Buck to strip items from contracts and place them in a district handbook. Teachers warned the move would demoralize staff after four decades of good faith bargaining.
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Iowa Lawmakers See Bump Stock Ban Fizzle in State and Nation
The Gazette reports Cedar Rapids Republican Art Staed seeks a statewide bump stock ban but notes President Trump supports a national ban. Staed says he welcomes federal action even as local efforts stall, with Trump backing tougher gun control and the NRA stance cited.
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