Rare tax break for Bowman Lane homes sparks questions
In Cedar Rapids, City Assessor Rick Ellars confirms a rare 10 percent across the board cut in home valuations for nearly all Bowman Lane NE and Bowman Court NE properties, lowering taxes though lot values stay fixed. Notably, Mayor Paul Pate and State Rep. Jeff Elgin saw large drops in assessed value and taxes, raising local curiosity about favored treatments and communication from city officials.
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Rick Smith
Gazette
Edar Rapids
Rick Ellars
Bowman Lane
Bowman Court
Paul Pate
Jeff Elgin
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How to appeal your property valuation
The city Board of Review meets each May to hear owner appeals on valuations. Most appeals occur in odd years. even years limit appeals to changed assessments or substantial value declines. Groups are discouraged to avoid overload, though requests may be evaluated as time allows.
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Rick Ellars
Ukrainian presidential candidate poisoned in Vienna
Ukrainian candidate Viktor Yushchenko was diagnosed with dioxin poisoning and faces a disfigured face and partial paralysis. Doctors said he is in satisfactory condition and expected to leave Rudolfinerhaus clinic soon to resume campaigning amid accusations against Ukrainian authorities.
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Vienna
Austria
Viktor Yushchenko
Yushchenko
Rudolfinerhaus
Ukraine
Michael Zimpfer
Viktor Yanukovych
White Christmas Slipping Away for Eastern Iowa
Eastern Iowa faces a warm holiday with no snow in sight as the jet stream keeps cold air and winter weather to the south. December runs 8.4 degrees above average, with Christmas snow chances placed at 35 to 40 percent, far below the usual odds.
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the Gazette
Iowa
Soleaaeae
Iowa GOP electors vow to seal Bush victory
Iowa Republican electors meet at the state Capitol to cast votes for George W. Bush and Dick Cheney. They express loyalty despite no legal binding, with Bush projected to win 286 to 252, and each elector earning five dollars for the duty.
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Bush
Gazett
Dick Cheney
John Kerry
John Edwards
Gov
Tom Vilsack
U.S
Velma Huebner
Clarence
Sen
Julie Hosch
R-Cascade
Iowa Republican Electors Pick Delegates for 1st District
Julie Hosch Velma Huebner Don Racheter Marilyn Rose Don Kass Dorothy Schutter Wanda Sears designate electors for Iowa’s districts with Hosch noting long Republican involvement and Senate service. The piece hints there are more electors in a continuation on page 14A.
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Julie Hosch
Cascade
Velma Huebner
Clarence
Don Racheter
Pella
Marilyn Rose
Estherville
Don Kass
Remsen
Dorothy Schutter
Onawa
Wanda Sears
Des Moines
Hosch
Iowa
Senate
Diet Detective Shares Healthy Gift Ideas That Delight
The Diet Detective offers tasty, healthy gift ideas that aren’t dull. From snack boxes with balanced options to wellness gadgets, practical presents encourage good habits without sacrificing flavor or fun.
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