Sentencing Delayed in Murder-for-Hire Case in Iowa
Daniel Dostart 43 of Hiawatha awaits sentencing after pleading guilty to using interstate facilities to hire a hit man to kill his ex wife Jamie Dostart. Judge Linda Reade postponed to review victim restitution tied to burglary and emotional distress claims.
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Iowa City Panel Eyes Coralville Ballot Talk on Tax Plan
Iowa City Council discussed Coralville’s request to place a Johnson County ballot item for a 1 percent sales tax to fund flood recovery. The panel agreed to consider the matter at the Feb 9 work session after gauging public opinion, with some urging speed and others cautioning against haste. If approved, the ballot could appear on March 3 or May 3 for Johnson County voters.
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North Liberty weighs transit survey plan
North Liberty residents may be surveyed to decide if the city should expand its transit network. The City Council will choose whether to publish the survey in a newspaper or attach it to water bills.
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James Wozniak
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Cedar Rapids Mayor Praises Senate Vote on Local Sales Tax
Cedar Rapids Mayor Kay Halloran lauds an Iowa Senate move to allow a local-option sales tax vote on March 3, with the House expected to follow. The tax could yield 18 to 23 million annually to the city, aiding flood recovery and buyout efforts, amid calls for a special meeting to place the measure on the March 8 ballot.
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Kay Halloran
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Chet Culver
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Justin Shields
Chuck Wieneke
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Ida Grove
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Council hires firm to prep flood buyouts in Cedar Rapids
Cedar Rapids City Council approves hiring JCG Land Services Inc of Nevada Iowa to contact about 750 flood damaged parcels for future buyouts. The firm will survey and sample soils on properties to plan levees and floodwalls while residents seek clearer notice on access permissions and greenway plans.
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Cedar Rapids
Nevada
Iowa
JCG Land Services Inc
Brian Fagan
Tom Podzimek
Cedar River
Gazette seeks floodloss homeowners for tax return insights
The Gazette asks residents who lost homes in June’s flood to share how the loss could affect their year tax returns. Contact David DeWitte at 319 398 8317 or david dewitte gazcomm com.
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Cedar Rapids Library Seeks Volunteers to Move Books
Cedar Rapids Public Library asks volunteers to move books from Westdale Mall on Sunday and Monday with specific 1 to 5 pm and 10 am to 5 pm timeframes. Helpers will transport items to The Bridge library on the first floor and must sign a waiver. Children require adult supervision.
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Westdale
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