Tighter job market boosts teen hiring in Cedar Rapids
In Cedar Rapids the 180 lifeguards and seasonal workers hired for Noelridge Aquatic Center illustrate a tighter job market. Teens gain opportunities while older workers move into higher rank roles, easing entry for younger jobseekers.
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the Gazette
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Marion
Michael Shea
Cedar Rapids
Joey Shoemaker
Noelridge Aquatic Center
Wendy’s
Center Point Road
Iowa
Cedar Rapids’ Pools
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Andy Challenger
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Iowa districts boost shared superintendents amid funding strains
Iowa has seen the number of districts sharing superintendents triple since 2007 driven by stagnant or rising costs and enrollment declines. State data show 16 full time shared positions in 2007-08 rising to 52 this year, with average salaries around 147 825.
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Des Moines
Akron- Westfield
Lawton-Bronson
Whiting
Collins
Weesceessesserseace
Universities Seek State Help to Speed Innovation
University of Iowa and Iowa State University push for legislative action to remove barriers in state law. President Bruce Harreld cites the need for clear protection for proprietary confidential information and streamlined collaboration with private partners to accelerate technologies, medical advances, and economic ventures.
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Iowa City
University of Iowa
Iowa State University
Bruce Harreld
Harreld
the Gazette
London attack toll climbs after London Bridge incident
Prime Minister Theresa May vows tougher action against Islamist extremism after attackers kill at least seven in a van and knife rampage near London Bridge. May says election will proceed and calls for cyberspace regulation and stronger counter extremism measures.
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Downing Street
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