Construction manager to lead Cedar Rapids Veterans panel
Paul Pestel, a Ryan Companies project manager, was named facilities director for Cedar Rapids Veterans Memorial Commission. He will oversee the Veterans Memorial Building, Stadium and park, lead financial strategies and capital projects, and ensure ADA compliance with historic preservation focus. Pestel begins June 25 amid a prior director dismissal and commission praise for his restoration work.
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Arsenal Island unions challenge Trump executive orders
Arsenal Island union officials condemn three May 25 Trump orders aimed at curbing official time for union work, speeding firings and forcing renegotiations. They warn the measures threaten representation and workplace collaboration while officials cite taxpayer savings and efficiency.
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Saucy start to summer at Marion BBQ Rendezvous
The eighth annual Marion BBQ Rendezvous at Lowe Park featured racks of ribs and a variety of vendors and bands hosted by the Marion Metro Kiwanis. Proceeds support the Miracle Field at Prospect Meadows for people with disabilities to play baseball. Blues musician Kevin Burt performed at the event.
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