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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 09, 2002
Page
8
Cedar Rapids police tightened entry after a series of security incidents. Front desk hours vary weekly with a 24 hour watch commander. at times visitors cannot reach staff by phone, delaying reports like the drunken driving call from Bents. Other cities use glass barriers and phone access after hours.
In Atzmona Gaza, a Hamas gunman killed five Israeli teens during a 15 minute rampage before he was shot by troops. Four died studying religious texts, one burned in his dorm. Secretary Powell spoke with Sharon and Arafat as U S envoy Zinni prepares a new truce mission.
In Cedar Rapids, police and fire overtime rose after September 11 as officials stressed public safety. Police credit routine work for catching suspects like Youssef Hmimssa, while fire overtime funded training. City budgets favored public safety with higher police and helicopter expenditures. sheriff reports show overtime fluctuations tied to security needs and deployments. District officials pursue federal help for three new police helicopters.
Kmart announces closures impacting Iowa communities as Eagle and ShopKo properties are marketed. Analysts say the moves improve cash flow but warn retail health hinges on better store experience while shoppers react with mixed feelings about losing convenient local options. The bankruptcy filing in January followed weak holiday results and rating downgrades. Local reactions cite Wal-Mart as a dominant nearby option. The Associated Press contributed.
Kmart will shutter 283 stores across 40 states and Puerto Rico as part of Chapter 11 restructuring, eliminating about 22,000 jobs. The plan targets locations nationwide to streamline operations and reduce debt.
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