Parsons Technology to add 500 jobs in Cedar Rapids area
Parsons Technology, a division of Intuit Inc, plans to hire 500 more workers over three years and build a 100000 square foot facility south of Progress Drive in Hiawatha. The project, to be completed by December, will expand sales and service operations and bring total employment to about 1100 across two buildings.
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University of Iowa Hospitals trims 170 jobs in downsizing
University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics plans a four year 60 million dollars downsizing that will remove 170 jobs by month end. 34 positions are being reclassified to lower pay grades while some staff move to equal paying roles or take pay cuts. No layoffs are planned.
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Clinton unveils 10 year plan to balance federal budget
President Clinton outlines a decade long plan to eliminate the deficit. He proposes cutting spending by 1.1 trillion over ten years while protecting education and environmental programs. Medicare cuts total 127 billion and corporate subsidies trimmed 25 billion. Noncommittal GOP reaction followed.
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Bankrupt charity founder seeks 9880 a month living allowance
Judge Anita Brody told John Bennett and his wife to get a job after they sought a monthly living allowance of 9880 including 1200 for food 975 for phone service and 70 for premium channels. The foundation they led collapsed owing up to 200 million to donors and institutions amid investigations.
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Live interview tonight on ABC PrimeTime Live
Diane Sawyer reveals she knew more about Michael Jackson before landing the interview with him and Lisa Marie Presley Jackson on tonight's PrimeTime Live. Details in Up Close page 7B.
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Summer cookout costs expected to stay low
Beef prices are forecast to remain affordable this summer, with details referenced on page 5C. The secretary of state reportedly recommends tensions with Vietnam, with more on page 3A.
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Cedar Rapids government debate opens with form choice focus
The Cedar Rapids government debate began last night emphasizing how to choose a form rather than judging its merits. The story notes page 1B for details. A separate item on page 8B confirms President Clinton naming Ken Quinn of Iowa as ambassador to Cambodia, detailing his background with former Gov. Bob Ray.
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I 80 speed limit lowered to 55 in Iowa City work zones
IDOT cut I 80 single lane work zone limit to 55 mph near Iowa City after five crashes in two weeks. The change, pending new signs, targets improved reaction time and safety with one-lane traffic, and may extend to a bridge repair area in weeks. State Patrol supports slower speeds and reminds fines double in construction zones.
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