Five Eastern Iowa districts weigh new or extended levies
Voters in five Eastern Iowa districts will decide on extending or adopting various levies September 11 to fund school improvements and the general fund. Proposals include Western Dubuque 5-year instructional support for all-day kindergarten and buses, a 10-year instructional levy, a 10-year extension of a physical plant and equipment levy, and extensions of a 10-year instructional levy and a 4-year renewal of the existing 67 cent PPE levy.
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Global job search teaches lessons
Iowa City poet Chuck Miller aged 61 sought teaching work abroad including Siberia and Kurdistan. He holds multiple degrees including a master of fine arts and teaches at home while pursuing overseas posts, enduring low pay and bureaucratic hurdles. Miller reflects on travel, poetry, and the lure of a challenging life abroad.
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Deer population grows in rural Johnson County Iowa
Johnson County officials report increasing deer numbers in the rural area south of Iowa City. Officials note deer cause crop damage estimated at 27 000 dollars and vehicle collisions. DNR issues 400 licenses for controlled hunts targeting a 35 percent reduction in does near problem areas.
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Mike Lehman
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Lehman
Johnson County Board of Supervisors
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Linn County Updates Farm Definition In Zoning Proposal
Linn County proposes amending its farm definition by removing the 35 acre minimum and certain income measures. The plan uses land use to define agricultural units and outlines criteria for engaging in farming, qualifying crops, and livestock. The amendment awaits supervisors discussion next Tuesday. Cedar Rapids to buy GPS for five Neighborhood Transportation Service vehicles. The City Council approved $67 576 to purchase GPS for five nighttime dial up vans to track dispatch and later web access. Costs split 50 50 with federal funds. fleet already uses GPS on buses and LIFTs.
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Cedar Rapids
Global Positioning Systems
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