Iowa City revises budget moves to curb service fee hikes
City Manager Tom Markus dropped proposed 10 percent water use increases and a $2 per ton rise in landfill tipping fees for the fiscal 2013 budget. Transit fares may rise 33 percent to $1 per ride with bus passes up 28 percent. Stormwater charges increase 50 cents monthly. property tax rate faces a net rise for homeowners due to state rollback, affecting a $100,000 home.
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Developer delays North Linn project amid Northside opposition
Nialle Sylvan says Allen Homes suspends plans for a four story mixed use complex at North Linn and Bloomington after local push by the Northside Neighborhood Association. Former Red Avocado owner Nila Haug, 69, says three East Washington Street properties were bought by Allen Homes and deemed money pits.
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Linn County deputies honored for lifesaving acts
Linn County Sheriff announces 2011 commendation recipients. Deputy Dan Williams earned the Medal of Merit for stopping a sexual assault kidnapping suspect and possibly saving a victim's life. Deputies Jeff Norton, Jeff Schulte and Ray Brecht received the Medal of Valor for preventing a detainee from leaping from the courthouse rail. Deputies Tom Ellyson Mike Adams and Sgt Scott Williams earned the Life Saving Award for helping restrain the inmate.
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