City cuts 1.65 million in costs with layoffs planned
City officials plan to eliminate about 50 jobs amid a broader reorganization. Departments across public safety, parks, utilities, and community development face staff changes, with some top commanders shifting roles and a possible shift to four ten hour workweeks in the Police Department.
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Helicopter Parents Follow Kids Into Job Interviews
A Cedar Rapids sociologist notes parents micromanage from childhood into work life influencing hiring. Recruiters report parents attending interviews, calling bosses, and reviewing reports, while some firms embrace the trend with guidance on benefits and planning.
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Safe havens Iowa law lets babies be left at facilities
Iowa allows any baby under 14 days old to be left at open 24 7 health care facilities or fire stations with a 911 call. Eight babies have been left at safe havens in Iowa while others have not been saved. The law, passed in 2001 after a Chelsea case, aims to keep infants alive despite family pressures.
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Libby Sentencing Hopes Of Appeal Raised By Cheney
Former aide Libby faces sentencing after perjury and obstruction convictions. Walton noted he failed to meet the bar and set a hearing a week later. Cheney urged an appeal while Bush expressed sympathy for Libby’s family. Libby maintained innocence and did not apologize.
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Intermodal task force weighs city bus relocation plan
Intermodal Prosser appoints a task force to study moving the city bus depot from its First Street SE location to boost downtown pedestrian traffic. The plan affects Ground Transportation Center access and may delay construction into 2008 if federal approvals and parking reallocation are required. Cedar Rapids officials and chamber leaders favor moving the depot for commercial use.
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Cedar Rapids
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