Independence voters weigh $15.5 million high school bond
Independence Community School District prepares for a special election on a $10.5 million debt plus $4.7 million in local option sales tax to fund a new high school. If approved by 60 percent, taxes rise about $2.70 per 1000 of valuation, varying by home value. Critics urge renovation. supporters cite modernization needs and safety, with voters polling 4 am to 8 pm at three sites.
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Orian Love
Independence
Brandon
Rowley
Devin Embray
Concerned Citizens For Better Education
Paul Dorr
Ocheyedan
Dorr
Embray
Marion Board plans review of local option tax projects
Marion Independent School District reviews potential local option sales tax projects at a 4 30 p m meeting led by Superintendent Nick Hobbs and district leaders. A Feb 13 county wide 1 percent tax referendum requires a simple majority yes vote. The meeting is in the Marion district administrative boardroom at 777 S 15th St. Marion.
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Marion
Marion Independent School Board
Nick Hobbs
Ken Cook
David Canaday
S. 15Th St
Alburnett voters to fill mayor and three council seats
In Alburnett Linn County about 540 residents vote Tuesday to elect a mayor and three open council seats created after resignations. Betty Svoboda resigned as mayor in 2006 and Trent Pearson served as interim mayor. three council vacancies arose from resignations leaving no one to appoint.
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Alburnett
Linn County
Betty Svoboda
Linn County Auditor’s Office
Alburnett City Council Candidates Outline Local Growth Plans
The race features Jeremy Bartlett a 30 year old engineering technician at VDO Cedar Rapids seeking the term ending 2007. He advocates a community day care park a community center and fire station plus a growth oriented civic group. Also listed is SO a 53 year old sales assistant at 3ilcrest Jewett Lumber Marion focusing on beautifying the town and preserving history. Joe Trumm a 51 year old farm manager at US Bank4 aims to maintain infrastructure and optimize city assets leveraging his experience to help the city.
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Jeremy Bartlett
VDO
Cedar Rapids
Anna
3Ilcrest Jewett Lumber
Marion
Alburnett Mayors Run On Growth And Public Works
Trent Pearson 42 a YellowBook project manager and Dan Sherman 39 a construction business owner vie on growth oriented platforms. Pearson pledges to enforce ordinances clean junked properties back school cooperation and push for a new fire station center and park. Sherman backs city land fire station a joint school effort and park development.
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Trent Pearson
YellowBook
Renee
Tildren
Local Candidates Seek Two Janesville Terms 2009
Three residents outline goals for two open council seats with ages 39 44 and 51. Henle favors voices for all and steady progress, Towe pushes growth through schools and new residents with a center and library, Wood seeks growth without tax hikes and enforcement of ordinances.
Carly Weber Youth Reporter Shapes Accent Coverage at The Gazette
Carly Weber, a two year veteran of The Gazette, writes teen trend stories and profiles for Accent and news sections. She oversees All-State Music Festival coverage and honors society features while also producing family fashion pieces and Saturday Around the House. Her favorite is Tuesday food, and she enjoys crossword puzzles. Born in Alaska, she studied at Coe College, later returning to Iowa and marrying Scott, a Springville High School music teacher. She dreams of meeting Martha Stewart to challenge high expectations for women.
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Carly Weber
the Gazette
Carly
Scott
Springville High School
Kaden
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