Tax forum not a lovefest in Cedar Rapids flood talk
At Harmiann Elementary in Cedar Rapids residents heard Ron Corbett explain the need for a one year extension of the local option sales tax to fund flood protection and street repairs. The May 3 vote will decide how the estimated 18 million annual revenue is split with 30 percent for flood protection 40 percent for streets and 10 percent for property tax relief. Linn County residents asked questions about the plan during the forum hosted by the Proceed Cedar Rapids Committee.
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Miavor
Ron Corbett
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Harmiann
Cedar Rapids
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Vole
Orbett
Hirndly Lehen
Une Eily
Linn County
Linn Slanshbery
Corbett
Flood threat monitoring in Butler County Iowa revealed river surge risk
Sensors track the Shell Rock River in Butler County Iowa amid flood concerns for residents. Emergency management coordinator Nordmayer works to secure disposal assistance and improve river management as authorities monitor potential rises above historic levels.
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Buller
Shell Rock
Mitch Nordmeyer
Tmayer
Nordmayer
Butler
How to view bridge sensors on the Iowa map
Instructions show how to access bridge sensor data via a site called hiteyfucline. Use the search to find the community and open the data resources tab. Select WC Stride Sensors to view ERECTIC site data on the map. The Iowa Flood Center placed sensors on three bridges in Shell Rock Butler County and additional sites statewide as part of a joint project with the Iowa Department of Natural FLOOD.
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Iowa Road Center
Iowa Flood Center
Iowa Department of Natural Resources
Hiteyfucline
Iowa
Shell Rock
Butler County
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Officials warn Branstad plan cuts Iowa preschool
Des Moines area superintendents from major districts predict Gov. Branstad’s plan to replace the current preschool system with need-based scholarships would reduce enrollment and force layoffs of teachers and staff. Branstad argues scholarships plus outreach could boost access and enrollment.
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Mitchell Elementay
Des Moines
Gor
Jerry Branstad
PRS Roche
DES Mowes
Iowa
Terry Branstad
Farang
Bey Dranstad
Iowa City artimal funds cut risk to middle class students
Analysis shows funding cuts would affect about 114 thousand Iowa four year olds across 425 districts. The program, costing about 70 million dollars next year, already reaches roughly 30 percent of districts. State aid per pupil remains the focal issue under Governor Branstad's preschool plan.
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Iowa City Artimal
Alands
Tiwa
Associated Press
Branstad
High gas prices derail dreamed 48 state RV trip
Nancy Trejos reports on Shanng and Kevin Eurpe as rising fuel costs push a Florida couple to abandon plans for a 44 week run through 48 states. They reassess, estimating gas at 200 dollars monthly, and decide to travel only 300 miles monthly while deciding what comes next.
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Washington Post
Shanng
Kevin Eurpe
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