Juvenile Fire Intervention Program Spotlight
A Cedar Rapids firefighter meets an 11 year old in his office as part of a juvenile fire intervention program. The program targets families to reduce fires set by youths and serves about 30 children yearly. Cedar Rapids runs one of four model programs used in National Fire Academy training.
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Jeff Rausch
the Gazette
Cedar Rapids
Brent Smith
Ihe Gazette
Smith
Marion
Iowa City
National Fire Academy
Emmitsburg
Juvenile Fire Intervention Programs Across Iowa Cities
Cedar Rapids Iowa City and Marion host juvenile fire intervention programs as the state tackles child fire setting. The programs refer youths through schools and courts with emphasis on prevention over fear, in line with U S Fire Administration data noting about 300 fire deaths annually involving juveniles. Local officials stress parental involvement and education rather than scaring youths.
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Cedar Rapids
Cedar-Rapids.org
Iowa City
Marion
Detainees Visited as Illinois Thomson Center Seen for Gitmo Closures
A U S Bureau of Prisons delegation tours a Thomson prison site near the Iowa border as part of a White House plan to relocate some Guantanamo detainees. Gov. Pat Quinn hails the Thomson project as a major opportunity for Illinois amid the national debate.
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Moline
Chicago
Pat Quinn
Obama
Thomson Correctional Center
Thomson
Mississippi River
Clinton
Chicago Tribune
Illinois
Iowa
Guantanamo Bay
Cuba
Iowa City Council weighs crime safety steps for southeast district
City officials discuss rising crime in southeast Iowa City at a work session. Proposals include a juvenile detection bureau, a crime prevention unit for landlords, and expanded community policing to improve ties among officers, residents, and landlords, echoing ideas from a Davenport visit.
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Iowa City
John Versyot
Cordova
Los Cocos
Amy
Correia
Davenport
Recession fuels Gen X discontent at work
Gen X workers aged 32 to 44 grow restless amid slow economy and stalled promotions. They seek better work life balance and meaningful roles while considering new jobs. Experts note their hunger could give them an edge over Gen Y amid tough times.
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Martha Irvine
Associated Press
Chicago
Generation X
Lisa Chamberlain
Jon Anne Willow
ThirdCoastDigest.com
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