Cedar Rapids LOST funds largely used to match federal flood dollars
The 2009 1percent local option sales tax raised 94.773 million with 90 percent for flood relief and housing recovery. City figures show 58.5 million aimed at filling gaps and matching federal disaster funds, while 18 million funded homeowner grants and 3.1 million aided renters. Mayor Corbett and officials defend the use as necessary to prove funding readiness.
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Dear Abby: mom’s new beau and a house guest clash
A divorced mother in the Midwest seeks advice about inviting her new partner John into a home shared with her daughter and grandchildren. The daughter resents “strange men” around the kids, despite the mother paying the mortgage. Abby questions the daughter’s broader fears and suggests alternatives or shared arrangements.
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Cedar Rapids Man Charged With Identity Theft
Cedar Rapids man Terry L. Gantt, 28, is indicted in federal court on one count of aggravated identity theft and one count of wire fraud for using others identities to apply for credit cards and loans on at least 22 occasions from October 2012 to February 2013. He faces 2 to 22 years and up to $500,000 in fines if convicted.
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Iowa Lottery Draws Reported For Thursday
Iowa Lottery results for Thursday December 18 show Pick 3 Midday 2 5 9 and Pick 3 Evening 6 9 3. Pick 4 Midday 1 9 4 6 and Pick 4 Evening 7 6 0 2. All or Nothing Midday 1 2 4 5 9 11 and Evening 2 4 5 8 9 10 12 13 14 15 18 20.
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River Levels Rise in Eastern Iowa at Coralville Pool
River gauges show Coralville Pool at 683.37 feet above sea level and rising in eastern Iowa. Storm runoff continues to push levels higher as rain yields minor flooding risks downstream. Local authorities monitor gauges and issue cautions for waterfront properties and low-lying areas.
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