Riverside considers full financial audit after state inquiry
Riverside leaders seek a state auditor full audit covering 2006 to 2012 after a year long investigation found thousands in questionable city staff transactions. council approves cost estimate and hires an independent consultant to review leaves and reconciliations as part of reforms.
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Multiple Iowa City incidents lead to cases and a chase
A woman repelled an attempted robbery at 1416 Plum St as two Black men fled in a dark sedan. Laticia T. Robinson, 35, was charged with assault with a dangerous weapon after a January 1 incident in which she hit a woman with a gun and seized the firearm. Derek M. Dawson, 26, led a 20 minute high speed chase at 90 mph after failing to stop at South Riverside Drive and Rupert Road. he faces charges including eluding and assault on officers with a weapon along with driving and substance offenses.
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Cold Weather Strains Fire Crews as Temp Rises Cautiously
Firefighters faced brutal conditions during overnight blazes with frozen hoses and masks while residents urged to keep space heaters three feet away and unattended cooking avoided. Airline disruptions prevail though Allegiant flights largely unaffected as Cedar Rapids braces for rising temperatures.
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Cedar Rapids annexations eyed for 63.61 acres and Willowbrook area
The Cedar Rapids planning notes outline two annexations, one a 63.61 acre expansion including church properties and near Transamerica and Rockwell Collins, to be built in up to four phases. A second annexation adds Willowbrook Drive NE and Georgia Avenue NE homes to city services, creating four city islands while others stay in Linn County. Marion also seeks a tiny annexation of a half lot to avoid dual city siting.
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City appeals FEMA ruling over Sinclair plant fire recovery
Officials say FEMA will reimburse 1.3 million of the Sinclair demolition costs, bringing total FEMA aid to about 5 million. The city still pursues an initial appeal tied to a separate FEMA decision related to flood damage at the Sinclair plant. City leaders acknowledge the large remaining $6.5 million gap and explore funding from reserves, taxes, or borrowing.
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