Gross proposes plan to vote on property tax raises
Republican Doug Gross outlined a four point plan to remove property taxes from automatic pilot by requiring local officials to vote to raise taxes. He urged fully funding tax credits and reducing local dependence on property taxes while citing rising levies and a $460 million increase since Vil lax’s four year tenure.
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Cedar Rapids
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Tom Vilsack
Iowa Airport
Christopher Rants
Sioux City
Vilsack
Joe Householder
Iowa
Slovak Dignitary Tours Czech Slovak Museum Exhibit
Igor Otcenas of the Slovak Embassy praises the National Czech & Slovak Museum & Library in Cedar Rapids. An exhibit on architects Bogar Fischer Kralik Lizon Urban opens with works by five Slovak designers. Also opening is Mel Spinar's Bohemian Women from West River. Eva Blahova performs at 8 p.m. Tickets are 8 for members and 10 for non members.
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Kristophere
Owens Te Gazette
Cedar Rapids
Igor Otcenas
Otcenas
Slovak Republic
Bogar Fischer Kralik
Lizon Urban
Michal Bogar
Lubomir Kralik
Dusan Fischer
Ludovit Urban
Peter Lizon
16Th Ave
Washington, D.C
Slovakia
South Dakota
Mel Spinar
Mark Christian Igor Otcenas
Lizon
National
Czech & Slovak Museum & Library
Anamosa Firefighter Nick Vows to Retire After 50 Years
Nick, a longtime Anamosa firefighter and former shoe shop owner, plans to retire after 50 years with the department. He helped grow the service, witnessed upgrade to a new $140,000 rescue truck, and credits his wife Lorri for support as he steps away.
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Anamosa Fire Department
Anamosa
Nick
Nick Jr
Lorri
City Hall
Iowa
Springville Band Readies Strong Show With 19 Schools
Nineteen schools registered to perform in Cedar Rapids this Saturday as Springville’s Muscial Pride of Springville competes with larger programs. Weber notes the early 7 am practices and mentions mixed-age members and athletes who also play football.
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Debt workshop offered in Cedar Rapids this Saturday
A free financial management workshop is set for 10 a.m. to noon at 3351 Square D Drive SW Cedar Rapids. MidAmerica Housing Partnership will host the event to help attendees manage finances and reduce debt. Registration is required and contact is Kara at (319) 365 MAHP.
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Cedar Rapids
Nership
Kara
Vision Iowa board chairman promotes leadership traits in Marion
Michael Gartner spoke at the Marion Chamber of Commerce meeting about leadership, using historical tales to illustrate bravery and resilience. He hinted that Cedar Rapids and Marion projects look terrific but said there is no competition between them for Vision Iowa funds, with Cedar Rapids seeking 25 million and Marion 847 thousand.
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Iowa City
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Iowa
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Vision Iowa
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Marion Chamber of Commerce Annual Meeting
Collins Plaza Hotel & Convention Center
Cedar Rapids
Cherry Sisters
Singing Sisters
Gartner
NBC News
Iowa Cubs
Des Moines
Lowe Park
Holder
St. Luke’s Hospital
Darin Luneckas
Hardee
Jason Parker
Parker
Gregory Lederer
Burger
Lederer
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