Water rate hike in North Liberty takes effect July 1
North Liberty approves a 15 percent municipal water rate increase to fund a new well and future capital projects. The 1,000 gallon consumption rate rises to 4.28, with a monthly flat fee of 11.44, pushing a 5,000 gallon bill to 32.83, up 2.79. Coralville also adopts a 1 percent franchise fee on gas and electric service, 3-1, with Bill Hoeft opposing and John Weihe absent. An amendment lets the council amend or repeal the fee.
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Regina teacher's trial set for July twentieth
IOWA CITY The trial of a Regina High School teacher charged with third degree sexual abuse and supplying alcohol to a minor was moved to July 20. Jones County deputies arrested Robert Lee Dolan 49 of Olin after a Jan 9 abuse report. He allegedly brought a 12 pack of beer to the teen's house and the boy passed out after drinking four beers. Dolan was on administrative leave in February.
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Council weighs site for future meetings in Cedar Rapids
The Cedar Rapids City Council delayed returning meetings to the Veterans Memorial Building pending study of costs and space. A proposal to move sessions to the former federal courthouse was supported by Monica Vernon and others, while some favored restoring to City Hall. The council also approved Allan Thoms as interim city manager starting June 1.
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I C school district plans five step boundary changes
Iowa City Board discusses a five step boundary plan led by Superintendent Lane Plugge. The plan aims to ease overcrowding at West High and anticipate a new high school after enrollment passes 3,750, with Step one this spring reshaping neighborhoods to City High and Step two addressing further boundary decisions.
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