The new property assessments have been released by the City.
Use this link: http://iowacity.iowaassessors.com/search.php?mode=search
Type in your Steet Number and Name. Or you want to see the list of houses on a street - just type in the Street Name (no number).
Saturday, March 28, 2009
Friday, March 27, 2009
Meeting tomorrow 10:30 am
All, Please feel free to stop by my house (731 Manor Drive) tomorrow at 10:30 am to 11:30 am to discuss the following:
Jumpstart Money - Is it really available? Have people been required to do lead abatement as a condition of receiving money? Has the money received been an adequate amount?
Volunteer Help - Is it really available? Will they be able to perform quality work without significant supervision? Has anyone used volunteer help this year?
Contractors - has anyone used a contractor for bathrooms, cabinents, flooring, etc. that they would recommend?
What is the future of PVT - will the developers turn PVT into a rental community?
Please feel free to stop by and share any other rebuilding stories.
All PVT residents are invited - both current and former.
As the rumor mill goes - the Buyout is making significant process - any updates are appreciated.
Jumpstart Money - Is it really available? Have people been required to do lead abatement as a condition of receiving money? Has the money received been an adequate amount?
Volunteer Help - Is it really available? Will they be able to perform quality work without significant supervision? Has anyone used volunteer help this year?
Contractors - has anyone used a contractor for bathrooms, cabinents, flooring, etc. that they would recommend?
What is the future of PVT - will the developers turn PVT into a rental community?
Please feel free to stop by and share any other rebuilding stories.
All PVT residents are invited - both current and former.
As the rumor mill goes - the Buyout is making significant process - any updates are appreciated.
Saturday, March 7, 2009
Meeting today
This might be of interest to you and some of your neighbors:
Congressman Loebsack is hosting a meeting in Coralville on March 7 to discuss disaster tax relief provisions and how they apply to Iowa.
Kristy Maitre, IRS Tax Specialist and Stakeholder Liaison, will provide an overview of disaster relief provisions and how they apply to Iowa, and will answer general questions.
She won’t be able to answer questions about specific tax situations, but should be able to provide some helpful information to flood-affected homeowners.
Saturday, March 7
2:00-3:00
Coralville Public Library, Room A
This meeting is open to the general public.
Dave Leshtz
Congressman Loebsack is hosting a meeting in Coralville on March 7 to discuss disaster tax relief provisions and how they apply to Iowa.
Kristy Maitre, IRS Tax Specialist and Stakeholder Liaison, will provide an overview of disaster relief provisions and how they apply to Iowa, and will answer general questions.
She won’t be able to answer questions about specific tax situations, but should be able to provide some helpful information to flood-affected homeowners.
Saturday, March 7
2:00-3:00
Coralville Public Library, Room A
This meeting is open to the general public.
Dave Leshtz
Swept Away - Brought Together Meeting
Group invites flood victims to use writing for healing
University of Iowa faculty, staff and students affected by the flood of 2008 are invited to share their stories of the disaster and its aftermath through written expression or journaling in a safe, supportive community for six weeks starting March 26 at the Johnson County Crisis Center, 1121 Gilbert Court in Iowa City.
Hosted by the center, the "Swept Away-Brought Together" writers group is open to people with all levels of writing skill. It will meet from 7 to 8:30 p.m. on six consecutive Thursdays: March 26 and April 2, 9, 16, 23 and 30.
Group members will be invited to share their heart's needs and use poetry, prose and essays as a source of healing and recovery and as a creative way to make meaning out of life's traumatic circumstances. Participants will be encouraged to record events, describe places and belongings, and explore emotions, thoughts and beliefs that came with the waters of last June.
To reserve a spot contact Diane Yagla, flood case advocate, 319-351-0140.
University of Iowa faculty, staff and students affected by the flood of 2008 are invited to share their stories of the disaster and its aftermath through written expression or journaling in a safe, supportive community for six weeks starting March 26 at the Johnson County Crisis Center, 1121 Gilbert Court in Iowa City.
Hosted by the center, the "Swept Away-Brought Together" writers group is open to people with all levels of writing skill. It will meet from 7 to 8:30 p.m. on six consecutive Thursdays: March 26 and April 2, 9, 16, 23 and 30.
Group members will be invited to share their heart's needs and use poetry, prose and essays as a source of healing and recovery and as a creative way to make meaning out of life's traumatic circumstances. Participants will be encouraged to record events, describe places and belongings, and explore emotions, thoughts and beliefs that came with the waters of last June.
To reserve a spot contact Diane Yagla, flood case advocate, 319-351-0140.
Wednesday, March 4, 2009
Volunteer Flyer from Saint Andrews
Dear Homeowner,
It is in the spirit of volunteerism and the joy of working in our community that we offer free assistance to you, in:
Mucking De-construction
Yard Work Rebuilding (as experts are available)
Haul Away AND MORE……
We have over 300 volunteers scheduled to visit our community in the coming months.
If we can be of help to you please contact:
St. Andrew Presbyterian Church 319-338-7523
or
floodrecovery@saintandrew-ic.org
It is in the spirit of volunteerism and the joy of working in our community that we offer free assistance to you, in:
Mucking De-construction
Yard Work Rebuilding (as experts are available)
Haul Away AND MORE……
We have over 300 volunteers scheduled to visit our community in the coming months.
If we can be of help to you please contact:
St. Andrew Presbyterian Church 319-338-7523
or
floodrecovery@saintandrew-ic.org
Governor Culver at the Old Capitol today
Governor Culver Makes History at Old Capitol
By Jami Brinton, Reporter
By Jami Brinton
Story Created: Mar 4, 2009 at 5:26 PM CST
Story Updated: Mar 4, 2009 at 5:26 PM CST
IOWA CITY - Today Chet Culver became Iowa's first sitting governor in more than 150 years to work out of the Old Capitol in Iowa City.The Governor went straight to work early this morning, signing a proclamation declaring that March is "flood awareness month." Then, at a town hall forum, he heard what city leaders and homeowners say must be done to make sure history doesn't repeat itself. The Governor certainly got an earful today about what is working, and more importantly, what isn't working as Johnson County, the University of Iowa, and homeowners try to rebuild."It's about as complex and complicated as a recovery could be," said Governor Chet Culver.To help illustrate how history can play an important role in setting the stage for the significant rebuilding work that lies ahead, Governor Chet Culver picked this poignant place to reflect on what our ancestors taught us. "People who lived here a century and a half ago literally built Iowa and now it's fitting that we're back here in Iowa City - a city whose citizens are now rebuilding this community and helping us rebuild this state we all love," the Governor said. Among the many who gathered in the old Senate Chambers was flood-victim Louise Wolf-Novak."We didn't have any debt so we didn't qualify for anything. I thought you were supposed to live that way," exclaimed Wolf-Novak.Wolf-Novak lost her home in the Parkview Terrace neighborhood, and wasn't eligible for a city buy-out.She's now trying to rebuild her home and wants the Governor to remember those who seem to be falling through the flood recovery cracks."We're concerned about the future of our neighborhood and our neighbors," said Wolf-Novak.The Governor paid particular attention to Wolf-Novak after the town hall forum concluded.Governor Culver told T-V Nine he's glad she was willing tell him how homeowners are still struggling after the water has gone."It's really important to put a human face with disaster to really empathize and understand what people are going through," said Governor Culver. Wolf-Novak invited the Governor to take a tour of her Parkview Terrace neighborhood with her.The Governor says he'll do that when he comes back to work at the Old Capitol in April.
By Jami Brinton, Reporter
By Jami Brinton
Story Created: Mar 4, 2009 at 5:26 PM CST
Story Updated: Mar 4, 2009 at 5:26 PM CST
IOWA CITY - Today Chet Culver became Iowa's first sitting governor in more than 150 years to work out of the Old Capitol in Iowa City.The Governor went straight to work early this morning, signing a proclamation declaring that March is "flood awareness month." Then, at a town hall forum, he heard what city leaders and homeowners say must be done to make sure history doesn't repeat itself. The Governor certainly got an earful today about what is working, and more importantly, what isn't working as Johnson County, the University of Iowa, and homeowners try to rebuild."It's about as complex and complicated as a recovery could be," said Governor Chet Culver.To help illustrate how history can play an important role in setting the stage for the significant rebuilding work that lies ahead, Governor Chet Culver picked this poignant place to reflect on what our ancestors taught us. "People who lived here a century and a half ago literally built Iowa and now it's fitting that we're back here in Iowa City - a city whose citizens are now rebuilding this community and helping us rebuild this state we all love," the Governor said. Among the many who gathered in the old Senate Chambers was flood-victim Louise Wolf-Novak."We didn't have any debt so we didn't qualify for anything. I thought you were supposed to live that way," exclaimed Wolf-Novak.Wolf-Novak lost her home in the Parkview Terrace neighborhood, and wasn't eligible for a city buy-out.She's now trying to rebuild her home and wants the Governor to remember those who seem to be falling through the flood recovery cracks."We're concerned about the future of our neighborhood and our neighbors," said Wolf-Novak.The Governor paid particular attention to Wolf-Novak after the town hall forum concluded.Governor Culver told T-V Nine he's glad she was willing tell him how homeowners are still struggling after the water has gone."It's really important to put a human face with disaster to really empathize and understand what people are going through," said Governor Culver. Wolf-Novak invited the Governor to take a tour of her Parkview Terrace neighborhood with her.The Governor says he'll do that when he comes back to work at the Old Capitol in April.
Tuesday, March 3, 2009
CR approves Sales Tax for Flood Victims
Cedar Rapids approves local-option sales tax
By Rick Smith
The Gazetterick.smith@gazettecommunications.com
CEDAR RAPIDS - Voters have approved a 1-percent local-option sales tax, 58 percent to 42 percent with 75 percent of the vote in, in a decision that adds a local tax to help flood victims despite tough economic times.Also, defeats of the tax this evening in Marion, Hiawatha and Robins mean more revenue for Cedar Rapids flood victims.The tax will be in place five years and three months beginning April 1. It is expected to bring in about $18 million a year.Ninety percent of the revenue will be used for flood relief, specifically for housing buyouts and repair.Ten percent of the revenue will be used for property-tax relief.Backers of the tax, which joined in an effort called Vote YES! For Our Neighbors, said the city's flood recovery depended on it. The sales-tax revenue, backers said, will help flood victims and will show the city is willing to help itself. The local commitment will strengthen the city's ability to ask for federal and state disaster funds, backers said.Opponents, led by a group called Cedar Rapids Tea Party, said the city should cut its budget to find money to help in flood recovery. A time when people are losing jobs isn't the time to raise taxes, opponents said.There was some thought, too, that the sales-tax vote would serve as something of a referendum on the performance of Mayor Kay Halloran, her City Council colleagues and City Manager Jim Prosser.By way of comparison, about 70 percent of Cedar Rapids voters approved the sales tax in July 2001, when it was approved for one year to build new swimming pools.Even so, Paul Pate defeated incumbent Mayor Lee Clancey four months later.Voters in Cedar Rapids rejected a sales tax in 2003 that would have provided funds with the RiverRun redevelopment project, which featured an outdoor kayak course.
By Rick Smith
The Gazetterick.smith@gazettecommunications.com
CEDAR RAPIDS - Voters have approved a 1-percent local-option sales tax, 58 percent to 42 percent with 75 percent of the vote in, in a decision that adds a local tax to help flood victims despite tough economic times.Also, defeats of the tax this evening in Marion, Hiawatha and Robins mean more revenue for Cedar Rapids flood victims.The tax will be in place five years and three months beginning April 1. It is expected to bring in about $18 million a year.Ninety percent of the revenue will be used for flood relief, specifically for housing buyouts and repair.Ten percent of the revenue will be used for property-tax relief.Backers of the tax, which joined in an effort called Vote YES! For Our Neighbors, said the city's flood recovery depended on it. The sales-tax revenue, backers said, will help flood victims and will show the city is willing to help itself. The local commitment will strengthen the city's ability to ask for federal and state disaster funds, backers said.Opponents, led by a group called Cedar Rapids Tea Party, said the city should cut its budget to find money to help in flood recovery. A time when people are losing jobs isn't the time to raise taxes, opponents said.There was some thought, too, that the sales-tax vote would serve as something of a referendum on the performance of Mayor Kay Halloran, her City Council colleagues and City Manager Jim Prosser.By way of comparison, about 70 percent of Cedar Rapids voters approved the sales tax in July 2001, when it was approved for one year to build new swimming pools.Even so, Paul Pate defeated incumbent Mayor Lee Clancey four months later.Voters in Cedar Rapids rejected a sales tax in 2003 that would have provided funds with the RiverRun redevelopment project, which featured an outdoor kayak course.
Governor's Town Hall Meeting Tomorrow
Wednesday - March 4th
WHAT:Governor Culver to hold town hall meeting with Iowans about disaster recovery efforts
WHERE:Old Senate ChamberOld Capitol Building University of Iowa Iowa City, IA
TIME:10:15 am
Additional info below
RIO Press Release
For Immediate Release
Media Contact :
March 02, 2009
Tina Potthoff , Communications DirectorRebuild Iowa Office(515) 242-5232 (o)Fax: (515) 242-5006
Troy PriceGovernor’s Office(515) 281-0173
GOVERNOR CULVER TO DECLARE MARCH AS FLOOD AWARENESS MONTH
Iowans are Invited to Discuss Flood Recovery Efforts in Johnson County, Iowa City and Coralville on Wednesday
(DES MOINES) — Governor Culver will do some of his work from Iowa’s original state house on Wednesday as he signs a proclamation and hosts a series of meetings at the Old Capitol in Iowa City.
The Governor’s visit will begin in the original Governor’s Office, where the Governor will sign a proclamation declaring March 2009 as Flood Awareness Month in Iowa.
Next, he will hold a meeting with local officials from Iowa City, Coralville, Johnson County and the University of Iowa to discuss their recovery efforts following last year’s floods and what assistance is still needed to rebuild as well as prevent future disasters.
Finally, the Governor’s visit will conclude with a town hall meeting in the old Senate Chamber. This will be an opportunity for local residents to visit with Governor Culver and local officials about disaster recovery efforts and other issues.
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 4, 2009
WHAT:Governor Culver to sign a proclamation declaring March as Flood Awareness Month in Iowa
WHERE:Governor’s OfficeOld Capitol Building University of Iowa Iowa City, IA
TIME:9:15 am
WHAT:Governor Culver to hold open meeting with officials from Coralville, Iowa City, Johnson County and the University of Iowa on disaster recovery efforts in the area
WHERE:Old Senate ChamberOld Capitol Building University of Iowa Iowa City, IA
TIME:9:30 am
WHAT:Governor Culver to hold town hall meeting with Iowans about disaster recovery efforts
WHERE:Old Senate ChamberOld Capitol Building University of Iowa Iowa City, IA
TIME:10:15 am
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WHAT:Governor Culver to hold town hall meeting with Iowans about disaster recovery efforts
WHERE:Old Senate ChamberOld Capitol Building University of Iowa Iowa City, IA
TIME:10:15 am
Additional info below
RIO Press Release
For Immediate Release
Media Contact :
March 02, 2009
Tina Potthoff , Communications DirectorRebuild Iowa Office(515) 242-5232 (o)Fax: (515) 242-5006
Troy PriceGovernor’s Office(515) 281-0173
GOVERNOR CULVER TO DECLARE MARCH AS FLOOD AWARENESS MONTH
Iowans are Invited to Discuss Flood Recovery Efforts in Johnson County, Iowa City and Coralville on Wednesday
(DES MOINES) — Governor Culver will do some of his work from Iowa’s original state house on Wednesday as he signs a proclamation and hosts a series of meetings at the Old Capitol in Iowa City.
The Governor’s visit will begin in the original Governor’s Office, where the Governor will sign a proclamation declaring March 2009 as Flood Awareness Month in Iowa.
Next, he will hold a meeting with local officials from Iowa City, Coralville, Johnson County and the University of Iowa to discuss their recovery efforts following last year’s floods and what assistance is still needed to rebuild as well as prevent future disasters.
Finally, the Governor’s visit will conclude with a town hall meeting in the old Senate Chamber. This will be an opportunity for local residents to visit with Governor Culver and local officials about disaster recovery efforts and other issues.
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 4, 2009
WHAT:Governor Culver to sign a proclamation declaring March as Flood Awareness Month in Iowa
WHERE:Governor’s OfficeOld Capitol Building University of Iowa Iowa City, IA
TIME:9:15 am
WHAT:Governor Culver to hold open meeting with officials from Coralville, Iowa City, Johnson County and the University of Iowa on disaster recovery efforts in the area
WHERE:Old Senate ChamberOld Capitol Building University of Iowa Iowa City, IA
TIME:9:30 am
WHAT:Governor Culver to hold town hall meeting with Iowans about disaster recovery efforts
WHERE:Old Senate ChamberOld Capitol Building University of Iowa Iowa City, IA
TIME:10:15 am
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Return to RIO Online News Room home page
Rebuild Iowa Office Wallace Building 502 E. Ninth Street Des Moines, IA 50319 (515) 242-5004
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