Cedar Rapids council debates transition to part time government
The Cedar Rapids City Council struggles with a transition from a full-time commission to a part-time council manager system. City leaders push to redraw ward boundaries, form a transition team, and set public consultation while factions urge responsible, lawful steps. Rumors swirl about Ron Corbett leaving for a trucking job amid a 69 to 31 vote favoring the change.
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Linn
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Thomas
Lawsuit aims at Langston over harassment claims
Cedar Rapids public official Zahn sues Langston alleging continued harassment claims and stalking accusations while Langston served as public safety chief. The Linn County suit accuses Langston of harboring animus after Zahn sought the solid waste board chair role. Zahn seeks monetary damages and says the case would not affect an election.
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Cedar Rapids
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Langston
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Linn County District Court
Solid Waste Agency Board
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Students pursue summer study to speed residency and degrees
Bettendorf and Iowa City students mix summer coursework with sports to reduce tuition and accelerate degrees. Some aim for residency after one year with limited credits, while others plan early graduation and even graduate school.
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Christensen
Iowa
Andy Redington
Bettendorf
John Pappajohn
Eric Peterson
Iowa City
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Kirkwood
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Metairie
Tony Freeman
Maywood
Ill
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Westchester
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IBM
County supervisors weigh travel cost to Hawaii conference
Iowa supervisors debate Hawaii travel costs with estimates of 200 extra per supervisor for plane fares and lodging. Barron Langston and Houser plan to attend with spouses, while Stutsman declines this year and plans for Chicago next year. Travel bills include airfare lodging and registrations totaling hundreds of dollars per person.
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Jim Houser
Hawaii
Houser
Langston
National Association
Johnson County
Sally Stutsman
Stutsman
Johnson
Chicago
Linn County
Langston and
Washington, D.C
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