Rockwell Collins plans $14 million Cedar Rapids expansion
Rockwell Collins seeks to grow Cedar Rapids operations by investing more than $14 million in a new building that would house 275 jobs mainly in engineering. Incentive packages from the Cedar Rapids City Council and Iowa Department of Economic Development are under review.
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Rockwel Collins plans $1.4 million Cedar Rapids office
Project on Collins corporate campus off C Avenue NE in Cedar Rapids seeks 275 professional hires. Average hourly wage plus benefits is $28.45. Current employment exceeds 7,000.
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Cedar Rapids City Council action on tax relief plans
Iowa officials consider property tax relief measures while Cedar Rapids City Council debates new policies. State economic incentives and credits, including potential income tax relief, remain under review by the Iowa Department of Economic Development and related agencies.
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Cedar Rapids
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Iowa pharmacies face triple hit from Medicare changes and meth law
In cold season Iowa pharmacists contend with new Medicare rules and an Iowa law limiting pseudoephedrine. The log and ID requirement has lengthened waits but reduced meth labs by about 80 percent since May. Marvin Van Haaften calls the law the best in the nation and cites lower lab counts ahead of a legislative report.
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Public safety dispatch center merger urged in Johnson County
Iowa City awaits a consultant report urging a single jointly operated dispatch center for all Johnson County public safety agencies. The plan targets weak radio signals inside buildings and nonmatching frequencies that hamper cross‑department communication during emergencies. The report envisions a unified center to improve coordination across law enforcement fire and EMS responders.
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Warmest Cedar Rapids day in 45 years draws out golfers
Springlike weather melted a 45 year temperature record in Cedar Rapids as thermometers hit 53 degrees surpassing the 1961 mark of 52. Residents enjoyed walks runs and golf with more than 80 golfers at St Andrews Golf Course in northeast Cedar Rapids where the course opened for the day.
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