BOONE, Iowa---The self imposed legislative deadline hit this week and that meant that bills that hadn't cleared a committee in either the State House or Senate are pretty much done. Senate Minority Leader, Senator Jerry Behn of Boone says there are a some companion bills in one house or the other that might keep an issue alive, but there are not many of those. Representative Chip Baltimore says education and mental health reform are still moving and bills in either Ways and Means or Appropriations are not limited by the funnel. Baltimore says he expects some floor debate to begin next week.
Friday, February 24, 2012
Hospital Tax Asking Up Slightly
BOONE, Iowa---For the 12th consecutive year, the Boone County Hospital Board of Trustees has kept their property tax rate the same. The millage rate of .92455 is expected to generate $1.063 million, up slightly from the current fiscal year. Following a public hearing on the tax asking request Thursday evening, the Board took action to set their rate for the next fiscal year. It was noted that the property tax asking twenty years ago was about $750,000.
Home Show Returns
BOONE, Iowa---The Boone Area Chamber of Commerce 2012 Home and Garden Show returns to the Community Building on the Boone County Fairgrounds Friday and Saturday. The Home Show is a free event and features more than three-dozen vendors that offer a variety of services and merchandise. Even with no admission charge, several door prizes are available for those that register. Organizers are also requesting that those attending bring a non-perishable food item to be donated to the Crawford Hall Homeless Shelter. Doors are open Friday from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM and Saturday from 10:00 AM until 5:00 PM.
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