Cedar Rapids Flood Recovery Committee Hints Work Still Ahead
The Cedar Rapids Flood Recovery Committee, near the five year anniversary of the June 2008 disaster, rejected a proposal for new local option tax revenue for buyout-property owners. Officials cited high administration costs and 1 267 completed buyouts as reasons to decline the plan while noting funds must be spent promptly. new repair deadlines were set to May 1.
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Joe O’hern
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City reports flood recovery spending and buyouts progress
City officials disclose FEMA funded flood recovery progress totaling 162.3 million spent on public buildings and infra and 81.3 million in buyouts with 1,267 properties acquired. Demolitions amount to 28.8 million for 1,083 houses and 78 commercial properties as ROOTS housing program advances 75 purchase agreements and 24 houses under construction.
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Fatal Cedar Rapids ADM plant accident claims one life
Two ADM workers at 1350 Waconia Ave in Cedar Rapids were found unconscious after an oxygen deficient environment incident in the corn wet mill. Jon D. Usher, 50, Cedar Rapids, died. a 46-year-old colleague remained hospitalized in stable condition with recovery expected. Firefighters responded at 7:25 a.m. Wednesday while maintenance prep in the fermentation area was underway. The Iowa City area crash on I 80 near Atalissa involved Shuying Guo, 58, Iowa City, and Jack E. Walker, 55, Charleston Ul, with Guo killed when hit by an eastbound semi after losing control.
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Atalissa
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Guo
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Gazette publication and subscription details for Cedar Rapids IA
Established 1883, The Gazette in Cedar Rapids lists daily publication at 500 Third Ave SE and periodicals rates. Postmaster contact and subscription numbers are provided for local and carrier, motor route, and out of state delivery.
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Gazette Announces Engagements and Celebrations
The Gazette invites readers to submit engagement and wedding notices and anniversary milestones. Contact details are provided for readers to share names, dates, and locations to craft personalized announcements.
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Voting rules spar with Secretary Schultz at public hearing
Dozens criticized proposed voting rules backed by Secretary of State Matt Schultz saying they waste money and intimidate voters. The rules would let access immigration and transportation databases to compare with voter rolls, with a decision pending next week and possible effect by mid March.
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Maria Runquist
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