Bomb threat at UI Hospitals and Clinics ends with no charges
University of Iowa Public Safety says the March 24 bomb threat at the UI Hospitals and Clinics was unfounded and treated as a family dispute. Emergency Treatment Center was cordoned for about two hours while police investigated. A family member called 911 reporting a bomb in the family truck. No charges will be filed. In Cedar Rapids, Rep. Rene Schulte hosts a community forum at Noelridge Park Church with local officials.
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Iowa City teachers reject contract reopening
Iowa City School District wanted to reopen negotiations to trim costs but the Iowa City Education Association declined citing unmet criteria and risk of contract disruption. District aims to save about six million over two years with staff cuts possible and bus route changes under consideration.
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No firm answer on G R property tax revisions
Cedar Rapids faces unclear plans to tax flood damaged homes on post flood values after $138.5 million in residential losses. Tax relief may be granted case by case. officials cite state law and Jumpstart funds while weighing across the board abatement. Key figures include City Assessor Scott Labus and Supervisor Dana Spore.
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Vending machine explosion injures none in Cedar Rapids
Police seek tips after a bomb damaged a soft drink machine on Kirkwood Boulevard SW early Monday. No injuries reported though three cars were struck by debris as the Cedar Rapids Bomb Squad investigated a device placed inside the machine. A $15,000 reward is offered for information.
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Nine named to local option tax oversight committee
Council on Monday named nine members from 71 applicants to a Local Option Sales Tax Oversight Committee. The panel will be officially appointed April 1 as the 1 percent tax begins, running through June 30, 2014 and projected to raise 17 to 18 million dollars annually. Ninety percent funds flood relief housing buyouts and rehabilitation, ten percent to property tax relief.
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Neighborhood planning meeting in Cedar Rapids on reinvestment plan
The third neighborhood planning meeting runs 6 to 9 p.m. today at the Crowne Plaza Five Seasons Hotel Grand Ballroom. It reviews six reinvestment scenarios for flood damaged areas and will shape a Preferred Neighborhood Reinvestment Plan. Child care is provided. preregister or call 1 866 999 1224 or visit corridorrecovery.org for registration. Parking is free in the hotel ramp.
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Marion board seeks new superintendent with strong integrity
Marion Independent School District begins search for a new superintendent to replace Nicholas Hobbs who resigned Feb. 26. Ray and Associates will identify top candidates by April 14 with a final decision planned by April 30. The district offers about 140000 dollars in salary and a comprehensive benefits package. The board highlighted qualities include trust, self confidence, optimism, vision for quality education, knowledge of curriculum design and instructional practices.
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