Lawmakers weigh funds for renewables center and college upgrades
Iowa legislators consider up to 28 million dollars to establish a renewable fuels research center at Iowa State University and up to 40 million over three years to upgrade community college training. Critics urge bipartisan study while business leaders cite worker availability and tax inequities as major barriers.
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Iowa
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Sioux City
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Murder claims quiet, gentle soul in Cedar Rapids neighborhood
Robert Nelson, 29, described as a quiet, gentle soul, was found murdered in Cedar Rapids. Police seek help from the public, urging calls to 14800 or CRIME or 286-5400 as investigators question residents amid holiday delays. Nelson had recently moved to The Roosevelt after high school and worked at APAC, with family in Cedar Rapids and Arizona pending services at Cedar Memorial-Westside Chapel.
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Cedar Rapids
Greg Linnell
Roosevelt
Linnell
Washburn
Mary Jo Nelson
Atlantic High School
Kirkwood Community College
APAC
the Roosevelt
Larry Nelson
Woodward
Kristine Andersen
Parker, Colo
Michelle Nelson Schlichte
Eric Schlichte
Katherine Nelson
Mike Zwanziger
Gilbert, Ariz
Cedar Memorial
Westside Chapel
City salaries reveal Cedar Rapids roles and interim manager details
City records show hourly pay rates and wage percentages for top Cedar Rapids officials including William Shatter in the interim one of the city managers. The document lists operations and system management duties with corresponding pay scales and percentages.
Cedar Rapids City Officials Weigh Pay And Career Tradeoffs
Cedar Rapids city managers discuss how pay factors shape recruitment and retention as 30 of the top 100 earners are police sergeants or higher. City Manager Jim Prosser cites salary comparisons with Dubuque and Davenport and notes public jobs offer pension and year‑round work but can be hazardous. Cedar Rapids salaries include 165000 plus 6000 deferred for Prosser, Dubuque 169521 plus 16952, Davenport 156044 plus 12484.
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Conni Huber
Cedar Rapids
Huber
Rockwell Collins
Mike Klappholz
Cedar Rap Ty
Davenport
Dubuque
Jim Prosser
Prosser
Mike van Milligen
Craig Malin
Iowa City's department heads show long terms in town
Iowa City ranks high for pay and continuity among its 13 directors with most in place 10 years or more. Mayor Wilburn notes staff experience aided during the April tornado, while officials say city ties and quality of life keep leaders like Fire Chief Rocca and Planning Director Franklin in Iowa City.
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Iowa
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Iowa League of Cities
Bredeweg
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Karr
Cascade
Dubuque
University of Towa
Andy Rocca
Fire Department
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Atkins
Dayton
Ohio
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New York
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