Expanding Iowa Industry and City Land Transfer Highlight 2015
Iowa contractors foresee a strong 2015 with payroll growth and more bids across manufacturing, retail, warehouse, and lodging projects. Cedar Rapids approves transferring 78 acres to Indian Creek Nature Center for a $5.9 million facility, with part land use for new project. A newborn boy was surrendered under Iowa Safe Haven law on January 12 at a health care facility.
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Deere & Co announces layoffs including Waterloo plants
Deere & Company plans 910 layoffs to begin in February reflecting weak demand for products. More than 550 cuts affect three Waterloo locations as officials cite overall market conditions.
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Observations on Hawkeye football and speed cameras
A Cedar Rapids reader questions the Hawkeyes coaching choices after a Florida trip and a two quarterback plan. She also questions Obama era responses to Ferguson and Paris while praising speed cameras for reducing accidents and police workload.
Obama’s State of the Union script wears thin
Jonah Goldberg argues Barack Obama repeats the same rhetorical script across State of the Union addresses. He accuses the president of citing himself, avoiding true bipartisanship, and sticking to familiar policy goals despite changing crises.
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Iowa underfunding K-12 prompts call for action and funding gains
Chris Lynch argues Iowa trails national funding for K-12 by 1612 per student, costing Iowa City schools over 21 million. He links higher funding to smaller class sizes, better special education, mental health, and career support, urges contacting governor and legislators.
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