I C district keeps most contract items in new bargaining
Iowa City Community School District aims to preserve most items in its master contract despite changes to state law. ICEA and district proposals remove items prohibited by the new law. ICEA seeks a 2.5 percent wage increase, the district 1 percent. Negotiations hope to finish before summer amid ongoing legislative funding decisions.
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Cedar Rapids reports uptick in violent crime in 2018
Cedar Rapids saw a slight rise in violent crime to 368 incidents in 2018 from 355 in 2017, with murders down to three but aggravated assaults rising to 227. Domestic violence increased to 91, and attempted murder more than doubled to seven as police note a downward five year trend overall and rising reporting by victims.
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Cedar Rapids crime stats show rises in sexual assaults and thefts 2018
Cedar Rapids Police report 2018 sees sexual assaults up to 32 from 28 and assaults on officers rise to three. Thefts from buildings jump to 82 and motor vehicle thefts climb about 24 percent to 444, while overall property crime declines from 5163 in 2017 to 5054 in 2018. Police blame unlocked homes and cars for many thefts but say the city remains largely safe.
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