Cedar Rapids School District to seek maximum levy for facilities
The Cedar Rapids Community School District board approved a Sept 9 special election to raise the Physical Plant and Equipment Levy to the maximum rate of $1.34 per $1,000 for 10 years starting July 1, 2015. The increase would fund facilities and vehicle upgrades, with $6.92 million annually, and could be absorbed without raising the tax rate in year one.
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Habitat blitz builds three Cedar Rapids homes
In Cedar Rapids a Home Builders Blitz by Habitat for Humanity raises three new houses along G Street NW near flood damaged areas from 2008. Local resident Gary Laetare, 60, will receive a home. contractors Jim Sattler and Wayne Martin emphasize rebuilding with community aid and sustainable homeownership over 30 years.
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Moderate year ahead predicted for Iowa climate and water
State climate experts say Iowa may see a more moderate year after last year’s extreme rainfall followed by drought. Northwest Iowa faces the severest drought, while overall rainfall remains variable. Groundwater levels benefit from cooler temperatures but require more measurement stations to improve drought maps. Budget cuts barred new data stations this year.
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Gazette subscription rates and contact details
The Gazette lists subscription rates including $7 per week or $364 per year for in state delivery and $468 per year for out of state seven day service. Postmaster address for changes and general contact numbers are provided.
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Iowa Veterans Home project under review delays draw Senate scrutiny
Iowa lawmakers scrutinize delays and changes at the Marshalltown Veterans Home upgrading project. Democrats warn irregularities risk federal funds, while Republicans cite savings from Branstad administration reforms. Commandant Tymeson says one phase completed and two remodels underway, third scrapped, fourth reworked.
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