Workplace Revolution merges with Iowa Ideas Conference in Corridor
Jasmine Almoayed describes a Cedar Rapids initiative launched in 2012 by City of Cedar Rapids, Iowa City Area Development Group, Kirkwood Community College and Diversity Focus to improve workplace culture. The program evolved from quarterly sessions to a TEAM Centered workplaces model with 40 plus local firms, now merging with Iowa Ideas to scale statewide recruitment and retention efforts and share best practices with experts.
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Iowa Ideas
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Better Deal for Iowa Citizens? Letter Targets Ashley Hinson
A community letter questions Ashley Hinsons claimed better deal for Iowans. It alleges children face bigger classes fewer textbooks and less arts education and criticizes senior services tax payer benefits public employee conditions and calls for Eric Gjerde as a replacement.
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Ericforiowa.com
Tarrill Abney Robins
Golf course yardage stakes removed at Ellis course
The Ellis Golf Course removed yardage marker stakes at 100 150 and 200 yards and replaced them with a bush at 150. Golfers may spend more time locating markers and sprinkler heads and face penalties or casual drops if shots land in the bush, prompting questions about course management.
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Ellis Golf Course
Immigration bills pull focus on fear and policy
Mary Sanchez argues that House passage of Kate's Law and the No Sanctuary for Criminals Act leans on fear, ignores practical enforcement realities, and risks demonizing immigrants. She notes local police cooperation with ICE and urges targeted penalties for known criminals rather than broad, punitive measures.
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Iowa Supreme Court opens path for suits against government officials
The Iowa Supreme Court narrowly ruled that citizens may sue government officials for rights violations, in a 68 page decision handed down June 30, as part of the Godfrey employment dispute. The ruling does not address merits but creates a framework for monetary damages under state law and echoes federal Bivens reasoning.
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