Midland voters reject school levy for four years
Voters in the Midland school district rejected a physical plant and equipment levy 268 to 214. Only 18 percent turnout of 2,752 eligible voters. The plan would have raised 67 cents per $1,000 and a 4 percent surtax for four years starting 2001 02 to fund boilers and buses and free district funds for education.
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Midland
Dale Crozier
Crozier
Jones County
Center Junction
Wyoming
Onslow
Oxford Junction
Monmouth
Jackson County
Lost Nation
Clinton County
Cedar County
Tama 2 charged with meth making in Tama County
Roland W. Bohnsack and Steven R. Frohlling face charges for making methamphetamine at a rural Tama County site near K Avenue and 175th Street. Bohnsack, 35, and Frohlling, 40, were arrested at the scene. a later home search found a firearm and more evidence. Bail posted. release from Tama County Jail pending further action. Sheriff Kucera reported Tuesday.
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Tama County
Roland W. Bohnsack
Clutter
Steven R. Frohlling
Waterloo
Dennis Kucera
Bohnsack
Frohlling
K Avenue
175Th Street
Kucera
Iowa Grant Supports Crime Victims in State
U S Senator Tom Harkin announced a federal grant of 931000 from the Department of Justice to Iowa to fund crime victim assistance programs. The funds come from federal penalties and fines, not taxes, and will aid medical, counseling, lost wages, and funeral cost assistance for victims and families nationwide within Iowa.
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Iowa
Department of Justice
U.S
Tom Harkin
Office For Victims of Crime
State of
Harkin
Greene Square Park to get face lift
Cedar Rapids officials reveal a plan to revitalize Greene Square Park as a central cultural hub. The proposal demolishes a derelict building, reinstates a water fountain, adds a sculpture garden, and plans a historic style covered gazebo with a concession stand. The master plan seeks to keep the park green, maintain diverse uses, and honor its roots while enabling future developments.
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Greene Square Park
Azette
Cedar Rapids
Visual Arts Commission
Central Park
Commission
John Fitzpatrick
Fitzgerald
State approves 4 percent growth funding for Cedar Rapids schools
Iowa lawmakers approved a 4 percent allowable growth increase, adding about 4.3 million to Cedar Rapids public schools in the 2002-03 budget. Superintendent Lew Finch warned it is not funding new programs and will not cover all rising costs. The measure, backed 96-0 in the House and 48-1 in the Senate, aims to boost state aid by 63 million and allow a 40.3 million rise in local property taxes, helping schools avoid major cuts but likely not offset high utility and health care costs.
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James Q. Lynch
Des Moines
Iowa
Cedar Rapids
Lew Finch
Finch
House
Senate
Sen
Sandy
Greiner
R-Keota
Tom Vilsack
Ceive
Legislative Fiscal Bureau
School Board
Iowa band cleared to sing beer song after victories
Hawkeye marching band allowed to perform In Heaven There Is No Beer again after all Hawkeye victories. Director L Kevin Kastens said the decision, reviewed after concerns about underage drinking, stands for the rest of the season with potential policy review after the season.
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Kastens
Iowa City
Jason Peterson
Metro area churches gain tips to cut energy costs
In Cedar Rapids, about 75 church leaders met with utility officials from Alliant Energy, MidAmerican Energy, Linn County REC and aid groups to learn energy saving measures. Clergy noted bills doubling amid cold weather and high demand, with audits, programmable thermostats, and budget billing highlighted as practical steps.
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Alliant Energy
MidAmerican Energy
Linn County Rec
Salem Methodist
Bibb
Follies
John Ruff
Ruff
Jenna Higgins-Freese
Prairiewoods Franciscan Spirituality Center
Hiawatha
Higgins-Freese
Alliant
MidAmerican
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Grant
Sion
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C.R
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Mark Christian
Mike Cameron
Hawkeye Sheet Metal
Water Department Administration
Water Department
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Hawkeyes
Metro Area
By Sue Davis Smith
HACAP
Barb Hoss
Churches United
MidAmerican Energy Customer
Westminster Presbyterian Church
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