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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 14, 2001
Page
1
The Meskwaki tribe on Friday commemorated its historic land purchase marking a milestone in tribal self governance. The event highlights ongoing efforts to preserve cultural autonomy and land rights for the Meskwaki Nation.
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Voters in Cedar Rapids have raised taxes three times since August, lifting property tax by 5 percent for the school district and adding a one cent sales tax from January. A representative example shows a $333 local tax increase for a family in the Cedar Rapids district earning about $89,000 yearly, with sales tax set to expire December 31, 2002.
At the Linn County Fair in Central City owners and grooms discuss harness racing as a year round pursuit. Susan Laver describes the horses’ personalities and youth training, while Steve Mouw of Sioux Center details driving, training and shoeing. The 2001 Midwest Harness Racing Circuit runs to Sept 22 with finals at Humboldt and Canterbury Park and Prairie Meadows dates in October and November.
Rural residents led by farmer Bob Kettelkamp petition for a revote on the one year local option sales tax in Linn County. Farm Bureau backing aims to collect 4 619 signatures from unincorporated areas within seven days to place the issue on the ballot. City support across Linn County included unanimous approval except two towns already opting in. Proceeds are projected at about 26 2 million with collection slated to begin Jan 1.
Aaron Dahlberg a 23 year old from Taylors Falls Minnesota turned himself in to Johnson County Jail after his initial court appearance on charges of criminal transmission of HIV He posted 35000 bond and was released before returning for the next court session He denies knowingly passing HIV to up to three men and says disclosure is crucial He plans to attend all court appearances and maintains his innocence while investigators pursue test results from a Minnesota residence search
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