Large Cities of Iowa Object to Pension Increases for Police Firemen
The League of Iowa Municipalities urges lawmakers to slow action on House Bills 7 and 39 proposing pension increases for retired or disabled police and fire personnel. Mayor Johnson notes cost to Cedar Rapids would top $117,000 annually, with tax hikes and higher employee contributions. Officials argue pension reform should cover broader public employee plans and review long term tax impacts.
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Unclear Theft Report Tangles Cedar Rapids Officials
A garbled January report cites Cedar Rapids officials and a state fire marshal inquiry. It mentions remodeling work valued at 132 322 dollars, a suspect denying a $17 payment, and various building permits including plumbing and electrical, with unclear connections to a fire prevention bureau.
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City Executes Odor Control Tests Amid Plant Concerns
Odor control experiments at the water pollution control plant in Cedar Rapids proceed after unsatisfactory results. Mary Welch, 40, suffered severe facial lacerations in a crash while tests continue. Ronald Klimke faces charges for parking meter violations. chlorine use debated due to cold weather.
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Permits Issued for 21 New Dwellings and Ed Herron Stroke
City building department issued permits for 21 new dwellings valued at $310,661. Ed Herron 54, former assistant fire chief in Cedar Rapids, suffered a stroke and was hospitalized after an apparent incident in Des Moines.
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