Cyberattacks on the Rise Across U.S. Consumers
The Sacramento Bee reports growing cybercrime targeting credit and debit card data as thieves harvest numbers from banks, businesses, and retailers. G. Mark Hardy of National Security Corp. notes attacks are increasingly sophisticated. targeted business breaches rose 42 percent last year.
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Cybersecurity tips to protect credit and bank accounts
Regularly check credit card and bank statements for fraud. Report suspicious charges immediately to the issuer. Keep a safe list of all cards and 24 hour reporting numbers. Use well lit ATMs, guard your cards, and track your credit history with annual free reports from Experian, Equifax and TransUnion.
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Hartford Town Underwater as Floodwaters Rise
New Hartford mayor reports about a quarter of the Butler County town submerged. Obama calls carbon emission limits a national priority in a national address.
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Community Corvette Club Turns 50
The Corvette Club marks its 50th anniversary after growing from a garage gathering to about 200 members. The group sustains its passion for Corvettes while raising thousands for local charities.
Grizzly coachiate returns to ABA role with Grizzlies
Grizzly coached in C R. The next head coach of the Memphis Grizzlies coached the only season of the Cedar Rapids River Raiders.
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Iowa activists urge swift update to voting rights law
Civil rights advocates in Iowa called on Congress and the president to act quickly after the Supreme Court struck down a key part of the Voting Rights Act. The ruling invalidated the Section 4 formula, undermining Section 5 oversight until a new formula is enacted. Iowa not among states in dispute.
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Cedar Rapids seeks levy hike to fund facilities plan
Cedar Rapids Community School District asks voters to raise the Physical Plant and Equipment Levy from 67 cents to 1.34 per 100 000 of valuation for 10 years starting July 1 2015 with a possible 20 percent income surtax option. Superintendent Dave Benson calls it a flexible start to Accelerate deferred maintenance though projects total 425 million remain out of reach.
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