Local tax vote eyed for Vision RiverRun funding in Cedar Rapids
RiverRun planners push a spring local option sales tax referendum to raise about 32 million for city RiverRun projects and 10 million for Linn County, while negotiating use of 10.5 million of Vision Iowa funds. Cedar Rapids and Linn County leaders discuss splitting funds with schools and potential longer tax terms. Local retailers recently collected 1 percent tax funds for city pools.
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RiverRun project seeks local funding and private investment
Vision Iowa board requires Cedar Rapids and Linn County to provide local matching funds and attract significant private investment for the RiverRun project while planning a timely closure of the city landfill. A countywide vote will gauge support and funding in coming months. Cedar Rapids received 10.5 million of 25 million sought.
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Vision Iowa funds Cedar Rapids RiverRun and related projects
Vision Iowa has allocated 225.3 million over two years to 12 major Cedar Rapids projects including Yearround farmers market 16 million Riverfront housing 28 million and 61 million for a sports park. Michael Gartner credits state officials for bond management and slow disbursement while urging more funds if available.
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Iowa lawmakers brace for budget crunch amid driving costs
Iowa leaders acknowledge a roughly 500 million gap as program promises, rising Medicaid enrollment, and K-12 spending drive the 2004 budget. They consider options from insurer models to drug discounts, while vowing to balance without tax hikes.
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Bush signs 3.1 percent pay rise for federal workers
President Bush approves a 3.1 percent pay raise for federal judges and other workers in a meeting with Republican and Democratic leaders. Congress aims to extend government funding through January 31 as current spending authority nears expiration while debates over Bush’s stimulus proposals continue.
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First Lady Observes Printing of Unique Gown Design
Campbell describes a collaboratively conceived gown where prints span seams and colors are applied in one pass. The white fabric pretreated for Jacquard Products Inc. printing is showcased as the First Lady watches a monarch butterfly like transformation. The sleeveless princess gown features a sheer organza overlay and a high-neck bolero, with a stained glass inspired fade toward black at the hem.
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