Western powers shut Syrian embassy as Assad pressure rises
The United States closed its embassy in Syria and Britain recalled its ambassador to Damascus amid Western pressure for Assad to step down. Obama said departure is a matter of time as UN efforts falter. violence intensified in Homs and across Syria.
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Cedar Rapids Extends Tax Drive For Flood-Protection Plan
Cedar Rapids voters face a March 6 referendum to extend the 1 percent local option sales tax for a flood-protection system on both sides of the Cedar River. After a May defeat, backers shift to a different approach led by CREST with Gary Ficken saying the past effort was too high-profile.
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Cedar Rapids
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Gary Ficken
CREST
Who May Vote In Suburban Tax Extension Vote
The five cities Cedar Rapids Marion Hiawatha Robins and Fairfax plus parts of Linn County Walford and unincorporated Linn County are eligible. Absentee voting is underway at the Linn County Auditor's Office Westdale Mall from 8 am to 5 pm weekdays.
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Auditor's Office
Elgin criticizes road-use tax fund distribution
Cedar Rapids public works chief Elgin says the state's mileage formula shortchanges the city, with about $50 million paid into the road-use fund and no more than $11 million returned for street maintenance. He notes 75 percent of miles are within the city while only 25 percent is rebated, affecting streets busy with truck traffic to ROADS.
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the Gazette
Elgin
Cedar Rapids
Lottery Money Sparks Editorial Debate
An editorial voices concern over lottery funding and its impact on state finances. It weighs potential economic benefits against social costs, urging cautious policy with transparency and targeted use of proceeds. Local readers react with mixed opinions on reform and oversight.
Road use tax revenue measures for 2012 allocations
The projected 2012 road use tax totals 1.1 billion with 526 million for highways and interstates and 24.5 million for DOT operations. Revenues include vehicle registration fees 392 million and gas tax 438 million plus 251 million in new fees and 18 million surplus from the statutory allocations fund. Local shares allocate Cedar Rapids 11 million, Sioux City 6.6 million, Linn County 5 million, Johnson County 1.3 million. rest to intercity rural districts. Distribution uses population, county area and rural population, miles traveled, paved and unpaved road mileage, and bridge length.
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Wellman wrestlers cope as missing parents loom
In a Class 2A wrestling section meet at Mid Prairie High School, Chase Murray scanned the crowd for his parents but found none. The abrupt absence unsettled him and prompted concern as the event continued.
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Mid-Praire High School
Wash
Ali Wretts
Hs Pont Mickey Marra
Murray Family Fund Memorial Service Ad
A memorial will be held Saturday for the Murray family members mentioned in a community notice. Friends have started a Murray Family Fund to assist the family with funeral and related costs as local support continues. The notice includes fragmented names and locations, reflecting a local newspaper page snippet.
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