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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 26, 2001
Page
13
Cedar Rapids based Rockwell Collins announced a 2 600 job cut about 15 percent of its workforce for fiscal 2002 due to airline market weakness. Officials stressed the move aims to spur broader efforts to recruit new employers while offering worker aid through state and federal programs.
The U S Army Corps of Engineers tightens dam and access road security at Coralville Saylorville Red Rock Lake and nearby sites. Barricades close top access and three Mississippi boat ramps. offices locks and powerhouses receive heightened surveillance. Local residents call measures overkill though authorities warn of catastrophic risk. The Associated Press contributed to this report.
Governor Vilsack proposes tax breaks for recent graduates and working Iowans to spur economic activity and ease shortages in teaching nursing and engineering. He notes unknown program costs but argues benefits will emerge through higher taxes from educated workers. He hints at venture capital tax incentives and regulatory relief to aid small entrepreneurs.
In Cedar Rapids, Lifeguard pilot Elgin Lester says no ban on flying near Coe College stadium but would avoid it if possible. An air ambulance can depart in any direction and avoid the stadium, while FAA criteria for a major event may not be met.
Cedar Rapids officials broke ground on the Bever Park pool while demolition begins at the old site. Noelridge Park pool work will start soon with bids for replacement pools issued in a couple of weeks and construction set for this fall. The Bever Park pool should open in June with Noelridge next summer, funded by a 2002 one year tax approved in July to raise about 15 million for three pool replacements and renovations.
Mayoral candidate Paul Pate argues a weaker local economy could shrink the one percent local option tax revenue for six Cedar Rapids pools and urges a new revenue estimate before contracts. Finance officials say construction will span three seasons, with slowdowns possible if funds fall short.
In Linn District Court Kevin K Harris pleaded guilty to the weapons charge and one abuse count after an alleged February 3 park lot incident. He received fines of 500 and 30 days in jail. Lawrence J Raine was found guilty of first offense drunken driving after a March 10 arrest and sentenced to 1000 fine and five days in jail with appeal to Iowa Supreme Court. Colleen K Kaska pleaded guilty to first offense drunken driving after a January 26 arrest, fined 1000 and four days jailed. David F Kula pleaded guilty to first offense drunken driving after an April 6 arrest, fined 1000 and four days jailed.
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