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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 10, 1979

Page

18

Marengo landowners contest land awards for levy project

Landowners in Marengo protested appraisal figures for land needed to rebuild a flood levy. Lloyd Dunton Sr. plans to refuse his $40 award, prompting possible eminent domain. The report noted compensation for several parcels and easements, with bidders awaiting contractor work in June.

Marengo Iowa County Board of Supervisors Lloyd Dunton Sr Frank Omelik U.S. Corps of Engineers Lewis McMeen Dunton Virginia Dunton Dorothea Buswell John Bruce Dillin Francis Kimmich City of John Schmitz Iowa County R. L Wilma Newmire Kenneth Olive Hadenfeldt Lon Erma Bigbee Lon Bigbee Evelyn Septer Rock Island Railroad

General Telephone to refund $9 million to Iowa customers

The Iowa Commerce Commission approved a plan to refund 9 million dollars to General Telephone Co. of the Midwest customers across 137 communities including Manchester and Williamsburg. Refunds start July 1 with 9 percent interest plus sales tax and average about 66 dollars per customer.

Des Moines Iowa Commerce Commission General Telephone Co Midwest General Telephone Iowa Manchester Marengo Williamsburg Strawberry Point Edgewood Parnell Ryan ICC Iowa Supreme Court Supreme Court

Johnson County property taxes rise for next year

Johnson County plans a $14.8 million budget with more than $8.6 million to be raised by property taxes a 17.5 percent jump. Assessed valuation climbs 14.6 percent, yet the average homeowner faces a 2.6 percent tax increase. Rural homeowners with $29 760 assessed value would pay about $243.45 last year and $278.42 this year. City homeowners see about a $22 rise.

Iowa City Johnson County

Power dam OK but walkway needs work in Coralville

Engineering consultant Noe Willis of Iowa City inspected the Johnson County dam and found the structure sound but warned the walkway on top could fail under heavy use. He estimated 10 000 dollars to repair the walkway and recommended periodic inspections.

Coralville Noe Willis Iowa City Johnson County Conservation Board

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