Rain prompts Cedar River flood precautions in Iowa
Rain plus melting snow pushes the Cedar River and other Eastern Iowa rivers near flood stages. Barricades were set on Ellis Road and Old River Road to divert traffic while pumps were deployed. Forecasters expect higher crests with up to an inch of rain possible, potentially triggering flash floods.
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Palm Sunday Observance at Christ Church Cedar Rapids
The Rev Barbara Schlachter hands a palm leaf to a congregant during the Palm Sunday blessing at Christ Episcopal Church Cedar Rapids. Congregants carry palms in procession back to their seats singing in the last Sunday service before Easter. Palm Sunday marks Jesus entry into Jerusalem with followers laying palms in his path.
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Cedar Rapids
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Jerusalem
Central City to give laptops to all 5th through 12th graders
Central City will supply Apple laptops to fifth to twelfth graders next school year, becoming Iowa’s first district to adopt a large scale 1 to 1 program. The $550,000 four year plan covers devices and infrastructure funded by local option sales tax, about $800 per computer.
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Central City
Iowa
John Dotson
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Lottery results and payout details from Iowa Illinois
Sunday and Saturday drawings list Pick 3 2 3 0 and Pick 4 8 8 4 8 with Powerball 6 22 42 43 47 and Powerball 16 plus jackpot 276.3 million with Power Play 2. One winner matched all numbers. Wednesday jackpot 15 million. Illinois Little Lotto 12 24 30 31 35 and Hot Lotto 6 7 14 22 26 with Hot Ball 4.
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Fayette budget raises property taxes by 3 percent
Fayette County Supervisors approve the 2008-09 budget with a 3 percent property tax increase. Property tax receipts rise to 6.3 million while urban levy falls to 6.35 per thousand and rural levy climbs to 9.47. Total revenue hits 17 million with 18 million in spending and reserves shrinking to 1.4 million.
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Fayette
Larry Popenhagen
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Rural Services Fund
Copenhagen
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