Cedar Rapids superintendent extends contract to 2027
Cedar Rapids School Board approved a three year contract for Superintendent Tawana Grover through June 30 2027 with a 3 percent salary raise to 314150 and a 12 percent of salary tax sheltered annuity contribution plus travel allowance. Grover began in April 2023 as the district’s first female Black leader.
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Renewal of Cedar Rapids school PPEL on Sept 10 ballot
Cedar Rapids voters will decide Sept 10 on renewing the Physical Plant and Equipment Levy for a maximum $1.34 per $1,000 of property value. If approved, the levy continues no tax increase, funding yearly projects, transportation, and major repairs across all district schools. The district estimates $146 million over 10 years with about $19 million for transport and $86 million for projects.
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Bird flu hits another Sioux County dairy herd
Iowa officials report the 11th confirmed bird flu case in state cattle, a Sioux County dairy of about 5,000, part of a month with nine Sioux County incidents and wider Iowa outbreaks. Cattle recover slower than birds. birds face rapid deaths. Multiple counties report infections across June. This summary mirrors the Iowa Capital Dispatch report by Jack O’Connor.
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Gazette contact and subscription details in Cedar Rapids
The Gazette publishes daily at 116 Third St SE Cedar Rapids Iowa 52401 with periodicals postage paid. Subscription rates are 9 per week 49150 per year for 7 day delivery out of state 65360 per year. Postmaster address changes to 116 Third St SE Cedar Rapids IA 52401. Subscription Service numbers are 319 398 8333 or 1 800 397 8333. General number is 319 398 8211.
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