Lowa Devi floats on Iowa River closing art exhibit
Rumors of violence prompt patrols as English Valleys High School officials plan increased sheriff presence. Cedar Rapids Washington earns top 3A girls state golf honors with Prairie sophomore Nicole Mackey finishing second. ISU fans gather in Cedar Rapids at a Cyclone Club banquet hosted by Coach Larry Eustachy. XL Specialized Trailers weighs out of state offers. Toyota Tacoma Double Cab highlights spacious rear seating and strong towing.
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Essential Bob Dylan commemorates 60 years with Tribute Weekend
A Weekend edition profiles Bob Dylan as he marks six decades of influence with concerts and events. The feature highlights fans, critics, and archival material shaping his enduring legacy.
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Crisscross Classified Codes Move Across Pages
Brief entries beneath the classified section note page markers 5 6D and 12E for the Accent Advice Bridge and related puzzles. The quirky layout guides readers to navigate misc listings and comics through labeled grid references.
McLeodUSA to furlough 5 percent of workforce
Cedar Rapids based McLeodUSA Inc plans to cut 575 to 600 jobs representing 5 percent of its 11,500 employees. About 200 positions will be eliminated in Cedar Rapids with thirty senior managers also losing their jobs as the company seeks cash savings amid slowing economy. The layoff wave follows revised revenue and cash flow projections disclosed May 3.
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Cedar Rapids
McLeodusa Inc
McLeodUSA Announces Local Job Cuts in Cedar Rapids
Integrated communications provider McLeodUSA says total layoffs will reach 575 to 600 positions nationwide with Cedar Rapids losing about 200 amid a 11,500 employee base across 25 states. Network construction and customer service roles are among those affected.
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End of Garnaville Guttenberg Era Brings Clayton Ridge Era
Northeast Iowa report on last day at Garnaville and Guttenberg High Schools as they join into Clayton Ridge in fall. Parents and students note enrollment declines, new combined middle and high schools, and anticipation of broader social and athletic opportunities. The two districts remain separate entities with own boards and elementary schools.
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Jazette
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Clayton Ridge High School
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Brent O’rourke
Fred Smith
Dustin Egiseder
O’rourke
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Speedier delivery of tax checks sought
Washington officials anticipate mass tax refunds of up to 300 for individuals 500 for single parents and 600 for couples as part of a 1.35 trillion package. Treasury and IRS aim to mail checks by September or sooner with July notices guiding taxpayers on eligibility and timing.
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O'Neill
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IRS
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Inside Incomes of Richest Americans Rise Faster than Tax Share
A report shows the wealthiest U S households saw their incomes grow more quickly than their share of federal taxes in a period of growing inequality. Analysts note shifts in capital gains and high earners’ deductions influence overall tax burdens.
Cedar Rapids ends wading pools due to health concerns
Linn County health officials ordered the city to shut all 19 wading pools this season citing stagnant water and infection risk. County supervisor Tom Hart says no outbreak here but national standards demand safety. Parks Commissioner Dale Todd notes the move follows years of concern after a major outbreak in Atlanta.
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Cedar Rapids
Linn County
Hart
Dale Todd
Atlanta
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