Cedar Rapids property taxes rise as school levy set to jump
Cedar Rapids homeowners face higher bills with a $1.75 per thousand rise proposed by the school district, pushing a $150 000 home’s tax to about $2 687 for the coming fiscal year. Linn County also increases its levy by 12 cents to $6.07, while the city rate stays at 15.22. The final school-board decision will determine the larger share of the tax.
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Cedar Rapids faces levy hike as Alliant Energy seeks 13.8% rate rise
Alliant Energy asks state regulators for a 13.8 percent electric rate increase raising the levy to 15.67 per thousand assessed value. If approved, Cedar Rapids homeowners would pay more than $10 extra per month on their electric bills as state aid cuts drive the hike. Dave DeWitte contributed to the report.
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City braces for Cedar River crest possible flood rise
Cedar Rapids officials warn a sharp river rise could occur next week with forecasts predicting the Cedar River may exceed 12 feet by Monday. Public works director Craig Hanson cautions the crest may differ from 2008 levels and notes rainfall could push the height five feet higher than official projections.
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Asperger's program aids Cedar Rapids youth
Colton Hewitt, a Prairie Point freshman 16, is among early enrollees in Four Oaks Asperger's program. The program targets middle and high school students with Asperger's to teach communication, social skills, and anxiety management.
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Asperger's Program Information Anounced
For more information on the Asperger's Program visit Four Oaks or call 319-364-0259 for details.
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East Central Iowa Autism Society opens in Marion
The East Central Iowa Autism Society located at 642 10th St Suite 201 Marion opened with an open house from 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday. An Asperger's support group for parents meets the third Sunday each month from 4 to 6 p.m. at Four Oaks Cedar Rapids. University of Iowa CS research on autism technologies is listed online.
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Toyota Faces Broad Lawsuits Over Prius Incident
Toyota confronts at least 89 U S class actions from U S owners amid a California runaway Prius case on Interstate 8 involving James Sikes 61 of Jacumba Calif A N H S A investigators and Toyota officials inspected the car as the accelerator allegedly malfunctioned Incomes from recalls and potential wrongful death or injury payouts loom as cases could total billions with owners claiming rapid depreciation of their vehicles
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