Iowa's Cedar Rapids Leads State in Federal Contracts
Cedar Rapids dominates Iowa federal contracting with about 1.7 billion dollars in 2008. Rockwell Collins tops local contractors at nearly 795 million from the DoD for avionic gear. PMX Industries, Hon Industries follow with substantial 2008 contracts, showing heavy reliance on government buyers.
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Capitol News Connection
Washington
Cedar Rapids
Iowa
OMB Watch
Compa
Nies
Rockwell Collins
Department of Defense
Pam Tordy
Rockwell Collin
Tordy
Hon Industries
HNI Corporation
Muscatine
HNI
Poonsan Corp
PMX Industries
BAE Systems Senearee
University of Iowa
General Dynamics
Veritas Capital
Top contractors top federal contractors in Iowa's 2nd District
Iowa 2nd Congressional District lists leading federal contractors for fiscal 2008. The report highlights key firms by contract totals and project scope, reflecting regional industry strength and government obligations.
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Iowa
2Nd Congressional District
Preservationists clash over Cedar Rapids flood demolition plan
In Cedar Rapids, preservationists oppose the city list labeling numerous flood damaged homes as imminent threats since the 2008 flood. The plan results in many affordable housing structures being demolished to clear the area.
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Edar Rapids
Cedar Rapids
Demolition List Highlights Cedar Rapids Hazard Sites
A Gazette Online page outlines imminent threat demolitions in Cedar Rapids. By 2009 nearly 700 homes have been demolished or scheduled for razing, funded by FEMA, with many lacking review from the Historic Preservation Commission.
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Cedar Rapids
GazetteOnline.com
Federal Emergency Management Agency
Historic Preservation Commission
FDA panel votes to keep Avandia with restrictions
An FDA advisory panel voted 20 to 12 to keep GlaxoSmithKline diabetes drug Avandia on the market but with new heart risk limits. Ten members urged restricting who can receive or prescribe the medication, reflecting ongoing safety concerns amid thousands of lawsuits. FDA review will proceed with these recommendations as pace.
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Washington
GlaxoSmithKline
Food and Drug Administration
Glaxo
FDA
Audit alleges more misused state funding in Iowa schools
Des Moines audit finds over $1,200 in unsubstantiated charges on the Iowa Association of School Boards credit card to Redbox rentals and various retailers. Former acting CFO Kevin Schick says charges were repaid and claims owed wages. auditors urge full documentation and reimbursement for unreimbursed receipts. Board member calls for prosecution if funds were taken.
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Charlotte Eby
Des Moines
Iowa Association of School Boards
Redbox
Brooks Lodden
Kevin Schick
Kohl’s
T.J. Maxx
Amazon.com
Marshalls
Bed Bath & Beyond
Schick
Association
ASB
Bora Bora
S. Schick
Roger Shaffer
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