Linn County voters weigh higher landline surcharge for first responders
The ballot measure asks to raise the E 911 surcharge on landlines from 25 to 50 cents monthly, yielding about six dollars yearly per line. If approved, funds would upgrade equipment and dispatch technology for Linn County emergency responders and law enforcement, with concerns about the cost versus other counties.
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Chris Earle
ARION
Linn County
Marion
Harry Daugherty
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Daugherty
Iowa
Scott County
Davenport
Hiawatha
Michael Nesslnge
Kyle Grillot
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Michael Nessinge
Iowa City school board weighs bonds for capital projects
The Iowa City district backs tax anticipation revenue bonds to fund about 100 million in new schools and renovations without raising property taxes. A public vote on a new revenue purpose statement is needed, with Dec 4 or Feb 5 election dates under consideration.
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Gregg Hennigan
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Iowa City
Stephen Murley
Murley
Marley
Craig Hansel
Hansel
North Liberty
Coralville
Morley
Marla Swesey
Karla Cook
Justice Center
Cook
Voter Guide Details Elections Across 22 Eastern Iowa Counties
The Gazette and KCRG-TV9 partner for an online voter guide showing candidate positions for the November 6 election. Check www TheGazette com for 2012 Voter Guide to compare federal state and county candidates judges and ballot issues across a 22 county area in Eastern Iowa. A print edition will publish Thursday with federal and select state items.
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Man pleads guilty to selling methadone linked to two deaths
Tim Bowen II admitted in federal court to distributing methadone beginning in 2010 after claiming a prior injury. He sold 60 pills to a Hiawatha resident and another person who died with methadone involved, as sentencing awaits with a potential 30 year sentence.
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Cedar Rapids
Tim Bowen II
Hiawatha
Bowen
Gazette Recaps Favorite Sports Daily Highlights
The Gazette surveys top daily sports notes across leagues and events. Key moments, standout performances, and notable standings are summarized for quick reader insight.
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Diabetes Foot Ulcer Study Seeks Participants
Adults with diabetes and an open foot sore are invited to join a research study at the USHC orthopedic clinic over 6 months to determine if diabetic foot ulcers lead to infection related complications. Compensation is available. call 1-877-386-9102 for details.
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