City Holds Ice Arena Costs Within Non Tax Funds
The Bluestem Solid Waste Agency formed with Linn County and others left a 3.1 million reserve to cover the city portion of closing the landfill now run by Bluestem. The fund now totals about 7 million, used for various city needs while avoiding property tax use to finish the arena.
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Linn County residents win zoning challenge on farm status
The Andrews brothers prevail in a Cedar Rapids board vote over farm qualification rules for porch permit and zoning. Criteria include a 35 acre minimum, production of farm products, and earning over 50 percent of the county median income, though weighting allows partial compliance. Critics say rules are arbitrary and restrict genuine farming practices.
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Bush education plan suggests flexible funding and Reading First
President Bush unveiled an education outline proposing annual school report cards and funding based on performance. The plan includes a Reading First program to teach reading by third grade and mixed Democrat support in meetings while sparking a broader voucher debate.
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SKATE pledge falls short for Cedar Rapids ice arena funding
City officials say the plan keeps the no tax revenue pledge while SKATE has raised about 2.77 million toward the 3 million shortfall. The campaign includes a 1.25 million Hall Perrine Foundation grant, with city records showing 2.007 million received by year end.
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