Federal task force crackdown cuts heroin crimes in Cedar Rapids
The Northern District of Iowa reports over 205 years in federal prison for dealers and others sentenced in a 16 month heroin crackdown. More than two dozen defendants face federal charges, some tied to overdose deaths, with deterrence touted by prosecutors.
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Corridor approves 10 year school tax in Linn and Johnson
Voters narrowly back a 10 year local option sales tax of 1 percent for school funding in Linn and Johnson counties. About 58 percent in Linn and 67 percent in Johnson favored the measure, which begins July 1 as SILO. Local schools keep revenue for five years before pooling state wide.
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Miller elected Linn County auditor
Joe Miller 51 of Robins won Linn County auditor in a five contender race. He succeeds Linda Langenberg who left January to head elections as deputy secretary of state.
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Editorial notes on Linn and Johnson County voting patterns
Voters discuss tax measures as Denny Schreckengast, 37, Cedar Rapids, director of LIFTS transit for Linn County, urges funds for safer, well equipped schools. He argues families must protect homes from building conditions seen in aging districts.
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