State Valuation Orders Affect 63 Iowa Counties
Iowa Revenue Director Donald G. Briggs announced that 67 county assessors and seven city assessors will adjust property valuations to equalize across classes. Residential realty changes occur in 48 counties, with several decreases, while agricultural realty saw 11 changes. Noted increases include Des Moines and Clinton, with mixed results elsewhere. results to page 4.
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Iowa Illinois asks 11 rate rise amid inflation controls
The Iowa Illinois Gas and Electric Co seeks about 11.5 million dollars in new revenue through a rate increase affecting Cedar Rapids and surrounding towns. Residential gas bills would rise modestly, while urban areas see larger jumps to narrow the urban rural gap. The request follows broader inflation control talks by President Nixon's administration as the 90 day wage price freeze nears end.
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Equalization Order Triggers Auditor Ire in Cedar County
Cedar County Auditor Richard Kemmann criticized a 10 percent property tax increase on suburban residential parcels as he prepares tax rolls. The order from Director of Revenue Donald Briggs halted near-complete suburban rolls and forced a restart, jeopardizing a tight state comptroller deadline.
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Holveck Detect In Sales Ratio Evaluation
Linn Assessor Forrest Holveck said Monday the state revenue department will stress the sales ratio study in determining property values. He notes sales data from county treasurers and city or county assessors drive level of assessment, with the taxable value set at 37 percent of actual value. Agriculture includes an income factor. he cites defects when sales price exceeds value and says some sales reflect unusual circumstances not tied to actual value. Continued on Page 3.
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Cedar Rapids Public and Parochial Schools Open
Opening day enrollment in Cedar Rapids Community School District totaled 24,237 students, just above last year’s 24,176. Officials expect year end to near 24,600, with a smaller rise than past peaks. Metropolitan Catholic system started Friday with 4,003 students, down from 4,180 last year, mainly in elementary grades.
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Nixon tax relief plan may bring big cuts in 1971
President Nixon's economic program aims at one of the era's largest tax cuts with a $7.5 billion relief in a full year, leaning toward business cuts while expecting Congress to broaden relief for individuals. Investors face possible shifts as the plan evolves, with investment credits and excise tax changes under discussion and a date shift from Aug 15 to April 1 eyed by leaders, potentially boosting net relief by about a billion.
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Commemorative Bottle Sales Reported in Audit
A State Auditor report in Des Moines shows 950 Ezra Brooks commemorative Old Capitol bottles remained unsold at Aug 20. Of 7,240 bottles sold by Aug 20, orders were placed before public sale Aug 16. Nineteen bottles sold before Aug 14 were to buyers before public offering.
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