Cedar Rapids school bonds fail by slender margin in vote
In College Community district, a $29.5 million bond for a new middle school failed by seven votes while a $5.5 million performing arts auditorium at Prairie High School also fell short of the 60 percent threshold. Absentee ballots helped the school plan reach 60 percent in one precinct. turnout was about 20 percent.
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WorldCom founder Ebbers convicted of massive fraud
Bernard Ebbers, former WorldCom head, found guilty on nine counts including securities fraud and conspiracy in New York. The verdict ends an $11 billion accounting scandal that toppled the telecom giant and could lead to a life prison term for the 63-year-old. Ç
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Ebbers Convicted in WorldCom Fraud Case
After eight days of deliberation a federal jury found Bernard Ebbers guilty on one count of securities fraud one count of conspiracy seven counts of false regulatory filings Ebbers faces sentencing on June 13 the crimes carry up to 85 years in prison The defense plans to appeal
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BTK killer case shocks Wichita neighbors in 1970s 80s probe
Dennis Rader, the so-called BTK killer who murdered 10 people between 1974 and 1991, was arrested in Wichita, Kansas, on February 25. Neighbors and church members recall he appeared ordinary, revealing how killers can hide dangerous identities.
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Landfills Surge as Iowa Waste Diversion Slips
Iowa landfill waste rose 30 percent from 1993 to 2004, reaching 2.77 million tons in 2004 from 2.1 million in 1993. Waste diverted through recycling peaked at 38.6 percent in 2000 and fell to 29 percent in 2004, as officials note a nationwide trend.
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Waste to landfills
ELAWARI JANSON reports that Linn County faces dwindling landfill space with years-long battles over expansion. DNR officials Mills Mildh and Brian Tormey blame rising waste on growing inventories of electronic gear and old computers.
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Third of Americans chronically overworked in new survey
A Families and Work Institute survey finds about one third of American workers are chronically overworked. Stress varies by age and employment status, with baby boomers reporting 37 percent and younger generations 29 to 28 percent. Employers have grown more flexible despite longer hours and higher job demands.
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Overworked? Workers seek balance in self assessment trend
A survey of 1,003 workers finds more than half feel overwhelmed by too many tasks or frequent interruptions. The study notes a shift in priorities as employees seek better balance and focus at work.
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