Rural Linn County and Jones County vote on local option tax
Voters in rural Linn County including Walker and Walford decide on a one year 1 percent local option sales tax that would raise about 4.8 million for roads in Linn County and small sums for Walker and Walford projects while Jones County districts consider a 10 year 1 percent tax for school improvements debt reduction and property tax relief with annual allocations listed for Anamosa Midland Monticello Olin Lisbon Mount Vernon North Cedar and Western Dubuque polls open 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.
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Three-year-old injured in Cedar Rapids crash at First Street
A three-year-old girl remained in serious condition after a collision between a pickup and a car at First Street and A Avenue NE. The girl was flown to University Hospitals in Iowa City while a 25-year-old woman in the car was taken to St. Luke's Hospital. Driver Keith Meskimen, 39, of Urbana, was cited for disobeying a traffic signal and lack of insurance as Fifth Street NW was closed for daytime construction between First Avenue and C Avenue.
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Delmar Man Falls to Death From Silo on Farm
Thomas Simmons, 31, of Delmar, died after an 80 foot fall from a silo ladder chute at a rural Delmar farm. He was found Friday morning and died Saturday at University Hospitals in Iowa City. Funeral arrangements are with Haylock O Hara Lahey in Maquoketa.
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Big-ticket sales rise as shoppers return to normal
Cedar Rapids area reports rebound in large purchases after Sept 11 shock. Ketelsen Recreational Vehicles in Marion held an open house Sept 22 and saw surprising interest as consumers and business leaders nudged back toward normal life. Realtors note traffic and inquiries increasing after an initial drop, with Web sites and calls regaining momentum.
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Auditor urges across the board cuts with only safety spared
Iowa State Auditor Richard Johnson proposed freezing state workers pay and deep across the board budget cuts to meet deficits. He warned negotiators must reopen labor talks since contracts bind pay raises, and urged substantial cuts beyond Gov. Vilsack’s 7 percent plan while protecting only public safety programs.
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Public forum tonight features five Cedar Rapids mayoral hopefuls
The Gazette and KCRG-TV host a 7 to 8:30 p.m. forum in the Armory at the Veterans Memorial Building with five mayoral candidates answering questions from a media panel and the audience. Absentee voting for the Oct 9 primary is underway with ballots due by Oct 9 or postmarked by Oct 8.
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Oct. 3 wedding day becomes family tradition in Deep River
Mary Stull and Morgan Hartsock wed on Oct. 3 1888 after avoiding a Friday ceremony. Their descendants Verna Mae, Marjorie, Bonita, and Nicole also chose Oct. 3 anniversaries, preserving a rural Iowa custom at Brookly n and What Cheer area homes.
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