CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) – Cedar Rapids police responded to a potential stabbing on the city’s southeast side early Sunday morning, before 1:30 a.m. Watch command confirmed to TV9 Sunday morning police responded to the 600 block of 14th Street southeast for a disturbance. On the way, that call was upgraded to being a potential stabbing. Watch command said a victim was located in that area and his condition was initially considered critical. He was taken to the hospital. No arrests have been made but police say the public is not in danger.
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) – The Cedar Rapids Fire Department responded to a call about a grass fire on Saturday afternoon. Around 3:00 p.m., Cedar Rapids Fire Department received a call about a grass fire at the intersection of Highway 30 and Edgewood Road. The fire department arrived and quickly put the fire out. They are unsure of how the fire started, but stated in a Facebook post that is was likely someone discarding a cigarette as they were getting onto Highway 30 eastbound. In the same post, they also stated that a nearby agency has been called three times today for grass fires, and urged everyone to practice responsible fire safety to help prevent grass fires and wildfires.
DES MOINES, Iowa (Gray Media Iowa Capitol Bureau) – Republican lawmakers claim their plan is the largest property tax overhaul in 50 years. It’s been two weeks since lawmakers introduced a bill, but they haven’t yet held any meetings for the public to weigh in. Iowa House Speaker Pat Grassley told reporters Thursday that they’re starting to get feedback on it and they want to take their time. The Republican sponsors say taxpayers will save $400 million because the state will assume a greater share of the local taxes you pay toward school districts. Seniors would get a tax credit and veterans would see their exemption increase. The plan also phases out rollbacks and will give homeowners a $25,000 annual exemption. It also says local governments can’t raise your property taxes more than 2% per year. Grassley says it’s too early to tell if they’ll be able to pass a bill this year.
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) – Several ramps along I-380 are set to close overnight. The first closure will take place March 23. The Wright Brothers Blvd ramp to I-380 northbound ramp will be closed from 10:00 p.m. Sunday to 6:00 a.m. Monday. Any traffic will be detoured to I-380 southbound. The second closure will take place both March 24 and March 25. The I-380 northbound to U.S. 30 eastbound ramp will be closed from 10:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. Monday and Tuesday. Any traffic will be detoured to U.S. 30 westbound to Exit 252A. All ramp closures are weather permitting. Check Iowa 511 for the latest details on any closures.
