Rockwell Collins to cut workforce 2 to 3 percent
Rockwell Collins, Cedar Rapids avionics provider, to trim global staff by 2 to 3 percent in the current year ending Sept. 30, 2017, through layoffs retirements and attrition as airlines service more of their own equipment. The move follows a ongoing business jet market slowdown and lowers merit increases and tuition reimbursement, with some adjustments not affecting bargaining units.
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Democrats rally at Des Moines gala for Clinton in Iowa
Iowa Democrats dismiss enthusiasm gap and press full speed to November 8. Leaders including Joaquin Castro and Tom Vilsack urged volunteers to boost Clinton and expand gains across federal and local races amid GOP infighting and absentee voting boosts.
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Campaign Almanac Debates Continue in Iowa District 1
Republican Rep. Rod Blum of Dubuque and Democrat Monica Vernon of Cedar Rapids agreed to a debate Oct. 26 hosted by KCRG TV9 and The Gazette. Blum sought two extra debates. Vernon backs two debates led by past practice. Mathis endorsed by Save the Children Action Network for re election in Senate District 34 based on early education efforts.
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Iowa conservatives urge ouster in retention vote but effort wanes
Iowa conservative groups press followers to vote against Supreme Court justices in the November retention race amid lower profile campaigns than in 2010 and 2012. A Justice Not Politics poll shows 41 percent favor retention of Chief Justice Mark Cady and Justices Appel and Hecht, 16 percent oppose, with the rest undecided. The poll of 600 likely voters carried a 4.1 point margin of error.
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