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An improved rating for flood insurance will result in city of Columbus property owners receiving an additional 5 percent reduction in premiums. The city has exceeded minimum standards of the National Flood Insurance Program through its Community Rating System, meaning city residents with federally backed flood insurance will save 15 percent on policies issued or renewed after Oct. 1, said Cory Fischer, floodplain manager in the Columbus - Bartholomew County Planning Department.
The third time was the charm for Republican Ryan Lauer, who is the Republican nominee to represent the 59th District at the Indiana Statehouse. Lauer emerged as the winner of a five-way primary race for the nomination with about 25 percent of the votes in his third attempt seeking the office.
"My boyfriend is trying to attack me," reads Reuter, quoting from a transcript of one text to 911. They are often sent secretly by victims who could not make a voice call.