Ane's Journal

So, Iowa quarterly state estimated taxes check still hasn't cleared, so I put a stop payment on the check ($10 fee) and epaid. I hadn't really looked for the epayment option because I thought they charged a fee. There's a fee if I want to pay my land taxes electronically so I was thinking the quarterly taxes had a fee too. Maybe this fall I'll check to see if there's still a fee for the land taxes. Although land taxes are more complicated because I pay half of the taxes for two properties (co-own with my brother), so we'll see.

I think my neighbor may be dead. Yesterday when I went out to put the yard debris bin at the curb I noticed 2 cop cars and two cars with 2 people standing in the yard/driveway talking on phones. I noticed that the gate to the backyard which is never used was open. But there was no sign of actual neighbor. Eventually one of the cops and one of the cars left. Then just before dark a suv backed into the driveway. People were in the house for an hour or so and then everyone left and the house was dark. Tonight, there's no lights on inside but there's a porch light on at the front and a flood light at the back. The outdoor lights are never on. My nosy neighbor who lives behind me who used to work for the police is going to investigate. So I'll find out if I'm correct.

Still haven't heard back about the trial contacts (left a message on Thursday). I guess I need to call again.