Cedar Rapids schools seek tax cut and staff reductions
Cedar Rapids district plans a slight levy cut to 15.29 per thousand for the 2008-04 year, with expected staff cuts and talks with the Cedar Rapids Education Association. The current levy funds a 170 million budget, and a tax bill of about 712 for a 100 house would drop $9. The district faces ongoing labor negotiations and future program cuts as state aid debates continue.
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Lew Finch
Cedar Rapids Education Association
Cedar Rapids
Finch
Elgin election aims to heal firehouse rift over beer
Four candidates for two Elgin City Council seats press for harmony after a dispute over beer at the fire station sparked resignations and an insurance scare. Larry and Terry Wede, Melanie Franzen, Kim Olson campaign on reconciliation, with write-in Keith Johnson joining. Polls open 12 to 8 pm at the Elgin Library Meeting Room.
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Kim Olson
Fayette County
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Steve Friederich
Rick Trimm
Fire Department
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Wede
Fauser Energy
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Summit Schools Sets Open House
Summit Schools announces an open house event at 1919 Regent St. NE. The Gazette reports details for prospective students and families planning to visit the campus.
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Summit Schools
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Williamsburg mayor not firing police chief amid affair probe
Mayor Murray Armstrong said he likely will not fire Police Chief Mike Gabriel over a city time affair with former recreation director Linn Sinn. He may impose a probationary measure, with a decision expected Thursday, while Sinn resigned citing personal reasons after a Feb. 25 council meeting angry residents criticized the pair.
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