Walford Growth Accelerates Amid Regional Census Trends
Walford plans a 267 lot addition on 156 acres as 2020 projections show population rising to about 2,800. Cedar Rapids area gains and Urbana’s 71 percent jump reflect a regional shift toward smaller towns within reach of Iowa City and Amana. The region faces housing demand and water/sewer infrastructure considerations.
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Hy-Vee eyes new downtown store on First Avenue NE
City leaders weigh a tax increment financing package to back a 23 000 to 25 000 square foot Hy Vee. The project aims to anchor the Wellington Heights area by replacing the current store with a larger facility facing First Avenue NE and backed by a parking lot plan.
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Linn-Mar approves bonds for new elementary and gym
Voters narrowly backed an $8.5 million bond plan to fund a K–8 school north of the main campus and a Bowman Woods Elementary gym. Turnout reached 24 percent as 2,596 voted yes to 1,113 no. School leaders welcomed the community’s ongoing support for quality education.
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Linn-Mar Bond Plan Targets Tax Increase for Home Value
Linn-Mar's proposed bond would raise property taxes by about 36 to 37 dollars annually for a 100000 dollar home. District officials aim to offset costs by using part of a 500000 dollar district grant to reduce the burden.
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