Rubashkin Acquitted On All Child Labor Counts
Judge Nathan Callahan ruled Sholom Rubashkin not guilty on 67 counts accusing minors at Agriprocessors of working long hours and handling dangerous chemicals. Rubashkin and defense said the jury found no deliberate knowledge of underage labor, ending a high profile trial in Black Hawk County.
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Black Hawk County
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Cedar Rapids
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Cedar Rapids Pushes West Cedar River Flood Plan for Federal Aid
City leaders prepare to attach a west side flood protection plan to the Army Corps Cedar River Feasibility Study. They seek a waiver from the Assistant Secretary of the Army to back a preferred plan that covers areas west of the river and aims for federal funding.
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Cedar Rapids
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Federal flood aid planned for river system expansion
The federal government earmarks about 152.8 million for the flood control system and Congress may add more. The Corps' final report is due December 27 and a feasibility study aims for inclusion in a Water Resources Development Act early next year. A Corps draft would limit protection to the river's east side, a move city officials deem socially and politically unacceptable.
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Cedar River Feasibility Study timeline
Timeline for the Cedar River Feasibility Study includes draft distribution to federal legislators on June 1, a media release on Monday, and a City Council resolution directing submittal of the study to the Army Corps of Engineers. Public sessions run June through August with final Corps actions by December 27.
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Iowa Aging Department Sees Leadership Change
John McCalley resigns as director of the Iowa Department on Aging amid questions about oversight of the long term care ombudsman and reports that Gov. Culver’s administration tried to muzzle the elderly advocate. Ro Foege named interim director effective immediately.
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Charlotte Eby
Des Moines
Iowa Department On Aging
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Iowa
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Culver
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McCalley
Jeanne Yordi
Gulf oil spill cap captures more oil amid gloomy outlook
The cap on the blown out Gulf well is capturing about 500000 gallons daily, roughly one third to three quarters of the spill. Officials warn hundreds to thousands of oil patches may cause long term environmental damage, with cleanup months and restoration years ahead. Coast Guard Adm Thad Allen cautioned surface cleanup dominates for months while long term habitat restoration will take years.
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