Johnson County OKs 85.7 Million Budget For 2014
Johnson County Supervisors approve an 85.7 million tentative budget for fiscal 2014 with a unanimous vote. Property tax rates rise for unincorporated areas and many homeowners though some city levies dip. State rollback increases raise residential taxes by two percent starting July 1, affecting rural and city homeowners differently. Substantial city subsidies for the SEATS program face future reductions and ongoing disagreement between county and city officials. The Iowa City City Council also approves its 2014 budget with a lower tax rate and a 16.81 per thousand property tax rate.
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Cedar Rapids seeks bids to save 1909 firehouse
Cedar Rapids invites proposals to own and renovate the 1909 reddish-brown brick firehouse at Fifth Street and E Avenue NW. Proposals due by April 9, with the City Council choosing the best plan on April 23. The structure, damaged in 2008 floods and now eligible for the National Register, could be relocated or restored rather than demolished.
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ALICE training eyed for Iowa schools and businesses
Local districts and businesses adopt ALICE training to move beyond locking down. Teachers and staff will be taught to assess threats and choose evacuate, hide, lockdown, or counter options, with drills planned this spring or next fall.
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District debates allowable growth for 2014 school budgets
Graham and district leaders press for 4 percent allowable growth as lawmakers in Des Moines craft 2014 funding. Senate would boost 4 percent and about $400 per student, House proposes 2 percent and $300 per student tied to reforms. Budget includes $5 million rise in general fund reserve. local taxes to fund budget guarantee may raise levy burden.
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