Arbitrator approves pay raises with health premium share for state workers
State workers represented by AFSCME gain a series of pay boosts in a new contract while agreeing to contribute a share of health insurance costs for the first time in nearly four decades. The decision, reported in Iowa Today, reflects a settlement affecting wage scales and benefits across agencies.
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Eagles Drawing Thousands to Mississippi Winter Habitat
Eastern Iowa residents witness a seasonal influx of bald eagles along the Mississippi River as the national bird returns to winter roosts in large numbers, drawing observers and attention statewide.
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Jones Regional Medical Center expands to meet growing demand
Anamosa Iowa facility plans 20000 square foot expansion for specialty clinics lab infusion center operating room and rehab services to serve the next seven to ten years. CEO Eric Briesemeister notes outpatient visits rose 53 percent and ER visits 44 percent since 2008. The project costs 10.4 million and tests rural funding capacity.
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Open Government Board Faces Scrutiny Over Teeth
The Iowa Public Information Board enforces open records and meetings law but rarely sanctions. It fined former Washington County Attorney Larry Brock $1,000 in October for withholding public documents for three months. Critics say staff side with agencies, not citizens, despite a 2012 statute creating the board.
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Employment uneven as Iowa job market shows gaps
A 44-year-old North Liberty marketing manager laid off nearly a year ago laments the slow rebound in her industry. While Iowa’s unemployment rate sits at 4.1 percent, many workers face shrinking pay, limited openings, and hours or roles far below prior levels. The workforce participation rate stands at 69.8 percent, underscoring ongoing gaps.
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