House OKs bill to fix school district boundaries
The Iowa House approved 95 to 0 a measure to legalize a temporary fix for property tax assessments due to land mapped outside Cedar Rapids, College Community, and Linn‑Mar districts. It gives three districts until June 30, 2006 to negotiate new boundaries and preserve budgets through 2006.
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Cedar Rapids Debates Form of Government and Bond Rating
Former Cedar Rapids mayor Lee Clancey argues the 2004 Moody's rating is a red herring in the city’s form of government debate. Charter member Noncy Bruner and Ralph Palmer warn a June 14 referendum could threaten the rating, costing taxpayers about 2.5 million over five years.
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Fifth man pleads guilty to gambling charges
David "Whiskers" Kolsrud, 51, of Cedar Rapids, pleaded guilty in U.S. District Court to illegal gambling and money laundering. He admitted leading illegal sports betting and parlay card bookmaking from 2001 to 2002. A May 2000 bank transfer of 27694 included at least 10000 in illegal proceeds. Sentencing set after a presentence report. he faces up to 15 years and 500000 dollars fine.
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Forum on June 14 government vote at Mount Mercy College
A Cedar Rapids forum sponsored by the League of Women Voters is set for 7 p m at Betty Cherry Heritage Hall Mount Mercy College. Council member Leonard Hadley notes possible residency in one block and suggests part time council roles could boost access for non full time workers. Contact 319 398 8375 or james.lynch gazettecommunications com.
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Man charged with arson in Iowa City
Kyle Lewis Leslein a 20 year old transient was charged with first degree arson after a Dumpster fire four feet from an occupied apartment in Iowa City shortly after midnight Monday at 130 E Jefferson St Witnesses described people near the trash bin before the fire Police found Leslein on North Gilbert Street He also faced a possession of a controlled substance with intent to deliver charge Firefighters extinguished the blaze with no injuries Damage estimated at 500 He is jailed in Johnson County on 26000 bond and faces up to 25 years if convicted.
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