Cedar Rapids weighs budget with hold the line stance
Cedar Rapids plans a 3 percent general fund increase to 168.62 million for fiscal 2026 with a 19 cent levy rise to 16.6562 per thousand including 22 cents for flood control and a 3 cent cut elsewhere. Home taxes rise about 54 dollars on a 200k assessed home, commercial/industrial taxes up 1.35 percent. Public hearings are set for March 25 and April 22 before a council vote.
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Decorah band teacher charged in student sexual exploitation case
Dustin Harland Bliven, 48, a Decorah teacher at Decorah Middle and High School, is charged with one count of sexual exploitation by a school employee. Investigators say he had an inappropriate sexual relationship with a student between October 2024 and February, with a no contact order issued. He posted bond and was released, while the district placed him on leave pending investigation.
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Joann to close all stores after bankruptcy filing
Fabric retailer Joann Inc announces closing all its stores after a recent auction selected GA Group and term lenders to acquire substantially all assets and wind down operations. Iowa locations set to shutter include Ames Ankeny Iowa City Muscatine Mason City and Council Bluffs while Cedar Rapids Dubuque Davenport Waterloo and Clive will also close. Remaining stores will host going out of business sales with dates posted soon.
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Iowa City fire engine kills 99 year old bystander
Iowa City Fire Department and City of Iowa City mourn the death of Evelyn Bothmer 99 after a fire engine leaving a medical call struck her at Legacy Senior Living 1020 Scott Blvd at 6 46 a.m. The Iowa State Patrol is investigating at the request of the City Police.
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One hurt in Cedar Rapids stabbing incident
Cedar Rapids police reported a stabbing Monday in the 300 block of Edgewood Road NW. One person was injured and taken to a hospital for evaluation, and one suspect was taken into custody. No names or charges have been released.
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