Prairie Point Middle School Opens with Community Focus
Prairie Point Middle School and 9th Grade Academy welcomed more than 1,000 seventh through ninth graders as the new 220,000 square foot building opened. Principal Greg Leytem emphasized preserving a community feel over size. Monday marks the start of classes as Sadler teaches seventh and ninth grade.
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Prairie Point to host open houses for ninth grade academy
Open houses are scheduled 4 to 6 30 p m Tuesday and Wednesday at Prairie Point Middle School and 9th Grade Academy 401 76th Avenue SW Maps will guide self guided tours District and building staff will answer questions The ninth grade academy will be its own wing in the new building letting freshmen earn high school credits while easing the transition to Prairie High School The move aims to relieve crowding across College Community schools and was funded by a 38 5 million bond approved in January 2006
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County tax abatements threaten Linn County jobs and budgets
Flood relief tax abatements could trigger about 5.2 million in cuts to Cedar Rapids and Cedar Rapids schools, with Linn County supervisors weighing a broad abatement. Officials warn the human factor matters, while fears grow for Palo's finances and city services amid a tough budget year.
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City considers 50 percent tax abatement for flood victims
The Cedar Rapids council seeks a 50 percent property tax abatement for 2008 to compensate homeowners and businesses displaced by the June 2008 flood. State law places abatement decisions with Linn County Supervisors, who attended the meeting. The city expects up to $1.9 million in revenue loss and plans to seek state or federal aid or use local option sales tax funds to offset costs.
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