Culver to sign 56 million flood recovery package
Des Moines Governor Culver will sign a 56 million flood and disaster recovery package at the Statehouse for individual needs housing assistance and grants to cities and counties hit by floods this year. He plans to sign a separate measure allowing quicker approval of a 1 percent local option sales tax for recovery. Cedar Rapids leaders discuss March voter action. Budget writing shifts to next year with proposed 6.5 percent state cuts and debates over asset sales and revenue estimates. Local tax credits and reserve use draw criticism from Republicans.
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Iowa Supreme Court Orders Final Hearing For Sexual Predator Swanson
The Iowa Supreme Court sent Robert Swanson’s civil commitment case back to Black Hawk County District Court for a final hearing on his potential release. Swanson, convicted of rape in 1974 and third degree sexual abuse in 1984, argues his mental abnormality has changed and he no longer poses a danger. The court found the district court erred in denying a final hearing despite evidence from Dr. Richard Wollert suggesting a change in his condition.
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Clear Creek Amana voters weigh continuing sales tax use
Voters in the Clear Creek Amana School District will decide on continuing the 1 percent local option sales tax revenue to fund a new school building, renovations, bonds, and equipment. The district serves parts of Johnson and Iowa counties with a three phase plan and polling hours from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. at multiple precincts. Contacts for voting questions are the Johnson County and Iowa County auditors.
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Marion driver hurt in Benton County crash near Norway
Marion man Todd Heil, 40, was taken to Mercy Medical Center after a Sunday afternoon crash in Benton County near Norway. Heil’s condition was not released. Edward Scheetz, 52, of Belle Plaine, was not injured.
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GazetteOnline launches interactive gas station map for Cedar Rapids area
GazetteOnline introduces an interactive map listing all Cedar Rapids and Iowa City gas stations. Users can add notes on air availability and prices, track stations with the lowest gas prices, and keep the map updated with new details.
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