Workers turn to education after Farmstead plant closure
The Farmstead Foods shutdown spurred workers to retrain at Kirkwood Community College. Roger Hurmence began electronic engineering technology studies and hopes for a permanent Rockwell post. Robert Erickson enrolled in welding and machinist programs while working full time. Crystal Crowther earned a two year marketing degree and plans a four year degree at Mount Mercy. Kevin Grendler switched from accounting to Kirkwood truck driving after a nine month leave and reports higher pay and better prospects.
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Beverley Duffy
Metro-lown
Farmstead Foods
Kirkwood Community College
Roger Hurmence
Wisconsin St. SW
Rockwell
Hurmence
Robert Erickson
Erickson
Soutter Ave
Kirkwood
All Tri-R Inc
ADM
Crystal Crowther
E Ave
Crowther
Mount Mercy
Jim
Crystal
Kevin Grendler
Coggan
Grendler
Hinzman urges long supervision for sex offenders
Hinzman argues for extended supervision and tracking of sex offenders, plus forced treatment for deniers. The article details Radeke's prior assault conviction, later harassment case, and police pursuit after attempts to lure children, including a 7-year-old victim.
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Hinzman
Radeke
Cedar Oe
West Branch
Cedar Rapids
6Th District
Benton County
St. Luke’s Hospital
Sarajevo refugee student weighs college options amid war
Zlatan, a Bosnian student in an American exchange, describes his family’s devastation after their home was destroyed by shelling in besieged Serejevo. He plans U.S. college enrollment to gain a student visa while his parents shelter in a hospital and await better news. He hopes to bring his brother from Switzerland once possible.
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Sarajevo
Faruk
Angela
Zlatan
Vedran
Switzerland
City Briefs and Local Notices Briefly Highlight Community Events
Local items list siren tests, library story times, lectures, tours, weight management programs, and community ads. Notable entries include a 8 45 a m siren test across Cedar Rapids Marion Hiawatha and Linn County, and a Sac and Fox Trail hike sponsored by the League of Women Voters with talks by Rich Patterson and David Kramer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Rapids
Marion
Hiawatha
Linn
League of Women Voters of
Indian Creek Nature Center
Rich Patterson
David Kramer
InControl Home Weight Loss Program Debuts for Area Women
Cedar Rapids residents are invited to try a new at home weight loss method using videotapes. The InControl program is part of the American Heart Association Heart at Work health promotion. Call Health Products Marketing at 1-800-288-8446 for details and costs and start by June 12.
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Cedar Rapids
InControl
American Heart Association
Heart
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42Nd St. NE
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