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‘Where do I find a job?’ Whirlpool layoffs will be more than small town’s total population
The Amana Whirlpool plant announced this week it will cut 650 workers from its facility in Middle Amana. To put it into ...
Gunfire damages homes & at least one parked car in Cedar Rapids neighborhood
Police are investigating after shots were fired near the 1500 block of Bever Avenue SE, damaging several homes and at least ...
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Union leaders and Gov. Kim Reynolds weigh in on Whirlpool layoffs
The Hawkeye Area Labor Council says Republicans cut unemployment benefits too short, while Reynolds’ office says that plan ...
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Two Northeast Iowa school boards hold closed meeting after joint superintendent’s social media comments create uproar
On Wednesday, the Central Community School Board and Eastern Allamakee School Board had an unusual, closed-session meeting.
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Iowa City metro growth still strong, latest census estimate shows
As for the other Iowa metros: Sioux City increased 1.1% to 145,070. Waterloo increased 1% to 170,081. Cedar Rapids increased 0.8% to 278,677. Dubuque's population was effectively unchanged at 99,275.
Linn County declares April as Arab American Heritage Month
Linn County on Tuesday officially recognized April as Arab American Heritage Month.With roots in the area dating back over 130 years, Arab Americans have played ...
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‘Where do I find a job?’ Whirlpool layoffs will be more than small town’s total population
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG/Gray News ... that will lose their jobs on June 1 are 100 people more than the total population of Middle Amana reported by the U.S. Census Bureau.