Cedar Rapids sales tax debate frames projects and regressive concerns
City leaders discuss a proposed 1-cent sales tax for Cedar Rapids with safety, streets, and schools cited as needs. Tax official explains sunset terms and audit safeguards while noting $69 million projected over five years. debate centers on tax fairness and exemptions for essentials.
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Martin
Cedar Rapids
Don Burr
State Department of Revenue and Finance
Linn
Burr
Iowa City and Sioux City teachers seek arbritrated settlements
The piece notes district settled raises averaging 3.92 percent with new money at 3.57 percent, Cedar Rapids at 3.17, base salaries rising from 22 150 to 22 950. Comparisons cite Des Moines 22 925 Davenport 22 685 Council Bluffs 23 540 Dubuque 22 535. Reduction in staff positions cited as budget-cut method.
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Cedar Rapids
Des Moines
Davenport
Council Bluffs
Dubuque
Iowa City
Sioux City
Finch
Freeman
Reed
Greg Reed
Teachers Association
Sisters Find Strength Through Faith And Each Other
The sisters describe how faith and sibling support helped them endure illness from childhood. Beleta Rush admires their resilience as they faced doctors limits and hospital stays, with Lynn writing rap and choreographing while Robbie recalls strokes and a hopeful outlook despite barriers.
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Robbie
Beleta Rush
Lynn
Bobbie
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