Annexation decision possible in March ruling
The article explains an annexation petition for much of the land entered in early January. Petitions filed under Iowa Code favor voluntary plans unless certain conditions apply. Steve McCann, director of the City Development Board, notes the board must prove bad faith, not in citizens’ best interest, or service infeasibility to dismiss a voluntary request.
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City Development Board
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Linn County Annexation Hearing Faces Complex Requests
The state boundary board hears voluntary annexation requests from Linn County with multiple cities and homeowners involved. A four fifths vote may be needed for nonconsenting cases, while voluntary ones require a simple majority. The March 13 meeting will decide the fate of the Linn County landowners.
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Linn County
McCann
Christie Scase
Cedar Rapids
Scase
New City Development Committee May Hear Cedar Rapids Annexation
Under Iowa law the City Development Board ensures broad representation as it considers land questions. If voluntary requests are denied a new City Development Committee of five board members plus four locals would handle appeals and involuntary petitions.
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City Development Committee
City Development Board
Pistol Packing Grandmas Foil Home Invasion in Washington
Four intruders forced entry into the home of 75-year-old Dorothy Cunningham and 61-year-old Marty Killinger in Moses Lake. Cunningham fired four shots to scare them away after grabbing a Luger, as the women gained attention for bravery. A 20-year-old and three teenagers were arrested on burglary and attempted robbery charges.
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Wash
Dorothy Cunningham
Marty Killinger
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Killinger
Grant County
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