PLA concept explored over coffee amid school bond talk
Nicholas Johnson discusses Project Labor Agreements and how they relate to school hiring and teacher contracts. The dialogue with Elmer touches on non union workers, union wage parity, and whether PLA logic mirrors existing district practices. Johnson notes PLAs cover one project and involve contractors, workers, and unions.
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Lmer
Hy-Vee
Elmer
Sissy
Iraq
Nick
Iowa
PLA
Car
Teachers’ Union
Iowa City Education Association
ICEA
RiverRun plan sparks Cedar Rapids debate and support
Letters defend RiverRun in Cedar Rapids urging vote June 10. Proponents cite job creation, riverfront revitalization, brownfields cleanup, Czech Village renewal, and a 1 cent local option tax to attract private investment. Critics warn of higher taxes, job losses, and questionable financing while urging focus on economy and public services.
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Robert M.L. Johnson
Cedar Rapids
Czech Village
RiverRun
Marion
Chamber
Rockwell
Bluestem
River Run
Patrick A. Lang
Cedar River
RiverRun Campaign Weighs Hype Over Facts
Voters hear questions about cost and feasibility of RiverRun. Critics label the campaign as hype with uncertain budgets and revenue. They contrast with self sustaining models like Noah's Ark and argue the project may struggle to attract year round local participation.
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Adventureland
Water Parks
The
Dells
RiverRun Market crown jewel anchor tenant shift
The RiverRun project touts the Market as its crown jewel with a grocery anchor planned in Vision Iowa. On April 23 the anchor was announced as the Witwer Senior Center replacing the grocery store expected to anchor the space.
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Witwer Senior Center
United Way and Heritage Agency On Aging
Doug Wagner
Cedar Rapids
RiverRun
Cedar Rapidians
Darrell M. Walters
Chamber of Commerce
Vision
Iowa
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