Ex-commerce secretary urges immigration reform
Former Secretary of Commerce Carlos Gutierrez urged immigration reform at a Diversity Focus luncheon arguing the U.S. must admit scientists, engineers and nurses as part of a strategy to stay competitive. He warned against blanket amnesty and emphasized background checks and a clear path to citizenship.
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Gazette
Cedar Rapids
Carlos Gutierrez
United States
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Kirkwood
U.S
Kellogg Co
America
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Two Cedar Rapids Robberies May Be Linked
Police say two late night robberies about an hour apart in Cedar Rapids may be connected. At Mama Mia's Pizza and Pasta a delivery driver was assaulted and robbed of cash wallet phone and car keys after a BB gun was fired. At the Howard Johnson a clerk was threatened and cash taken with suspects described as two young black males in bandannas. No arrests made by Thursday morning.
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Gazette
Cedar Rapids
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Edgewood Rd
Howard Johnson
33Rd Ave
Mama Mia
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Iowa City Woman Arrested for Faked Sexual Assault Report
Iowa City police say Elizabeth M. McDonald 21 admitted fabricating a February sexual assault report. She provided a detailed statement naming a suspect, contacted the alleged offender, and recorded a call admitting the lie to spite the person.
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Iowa City
the Gazette
Elizabeth M. McDonald
McDonald
College Community teachers get 2.72 percent raise
Cedar Rapids report says the College Community Education Association teachers will receive a 2.72 percent salary increase next school year after a special board meeting held by telephone. The package includes a 1.82 percent base plus a $300 boost and IPERS contributions, plus five family illness leave days and no printed contracts.
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Cedar Rapids
College Community Education Association
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IPERS
Iowa Public Employees’ Retirement System
District
Jim Rotter
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