Uniform costs rise for Linn County and Cedar Rapids officers
Linn County and Cedar Rapids police spend over 75000 annually to keep officers in durable uniforms. Costs cover salaries, wardrobes, pants, shirts, jackets, and gear with unique fabric and cuts set by state agreements. Officers receive allowances for cleaning and clothing replacements as needed.
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Mary Burke
Linn County
Cedar Rapids
Don Sawyer
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Tom Houlahan
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Sawyer
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Smith
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Ray Bender
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Mike Rader
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Arnold Latuska
Dispute Over Kirkwood Carpentry Revitalization Sparks Complaints
The Kirkwood case spurs complaints from Driscoll and others about curriculum changes and management style under Bolen. Critics say advisory committees were ignored and the program was discontinued without proper data or notice. Some staff defend others, noting extensive meetings and advisory input while others accuse leadership of aloofness.
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Driscoll
Kirkwood
Bolen
Citizen Advisory Committee
Stan Cooper
John Hawes
Hawkeye Institute of Technology At
Waterloo
John Gerber
KFA
Ron Toyne
Gaylon Dahn
Cedar Rapids school board to vote on facility use fees
The Cedar Rapids Community School District meets at 7:30 to discuss facility use rules and a proposed 20 percent fee increase. Administrators aim to bill Kirkwood Community College YMCAs, YWCA, city recreation, and other groups, while some groups retain free use.
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Cedar Rapids
Kirkwood Community College
YMCA
YWCA
City Recreation Department
Gerry Yeggy
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