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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 22, 1997

Page

4

Iowa Senate weighs small property tax relief bill

The measure would pay out 1.5 million to Linn and Johnson counties taxing bodies, with most new money to be passed to taxpayers. Gov Branstad has signaled support if 75 percent returns directly to property tax relief, affecting schools cities and counties. Local reimbursements would include Linn County 256000, Johnson 107000, Cedar Rapids 303000, Marion 63000, Iowa City 112000, and Cedar Rapids school districts 346000 plus other district shares.

Ken Sullivan Iowa Senate Linn Johnson Iowa House Terry Branstad Branstad Linn County Cedar Rapids Marion Iowa City Linn-Mar

Flood confusion as ex-C.R. resident recalls Grand Forks flood

Ron Peck a psychologist describes evacuating to Iowa with his family as downtown Grand Forks burned and water struggled to reach fires. Eight blizzards dumped 70 inches of snow this winter followed by an ice storm and high winds. He calls the flood unprecedented a flood of 300 to 500 years. Evacuees help sandbagging while curfews looting and relief efforts shape a chaotic wartime like scene.

Ron Peck Grand Forks Iowa Pecks Peck National Guard

County poll finds good marks for county services

Development Department notes roads and public safety as top concerns with voter registration conservation parks sheriff and license plate services rated highly. Vernon cites spring thaw timing for road dissatisfaction and urges not to dismiss the finding. Recommends annual report, public education, and media opportunities. Board paid about $20,000 for the research.

Roads and Public Safety Conservation and Parks Sheriff's Department Vernon

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