Handling career shocks and tough conversations with friends and bosses
A disjointed personal column blends two stories. One woman confides in a friend about hardship after 9/11 and a terminal illness in the family, seeking guidance on how to respond. The second notes workplace tension with a demanding manager and a threatened dismissal, urging focus on goals and survival strategies.
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Steve
Paulson Electric marks 80th anniversary in Cedar Rapids
Brad Lester of Solon wires ceiling fixtures in the Linn County OB-GYN suite at Mercy Medical Center during a March 26 project. Paulson Electric Co. will celebrate 80 years next month as apprentice Matt Holt of Quasqueton learns conduit routing from head electrician Far Greene. The firm has completed work at Mercy Medical Center and various Cedar Rapids, Dubuque and Waterloo buildings.
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Paulson Electric Co
Brad Lester
Solon
Linn County
Mercy Medical Center
Cedar Rapids
Matt Holt
Quasqueton
Far] Greene
Paulson Electric
Dubuque
Waterloo
Paulson Electric aims for 80th anniversary amid tough economy
Cedar Rapids electrical contractor Paulson Electric Co. marks 80 years while confronting a weak economy, flood rebuilding challenges, and project delays. President Ron Olson and VP Mike Platz note canceled or delayed building work, yet cite active contracts in Mercy Medical Center, Dubuque initiatives, and Grainger Service Center.
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George C. Ford
Gazette
Edar Rapids
Conrad Paulson
Paulson Electric Co
Cedar Rapids
Ron Olson
Paulson Electric
General Contractors
Mike Platz
Said Deere & Co
Waterloo
Olson
Mercy Medical
Mercy Medical Center
10Th Street
Dubuque
Roshek
IBM
Grainger
Prairie Middle School
Green Square Meals
McGraw- Hill
Loras College
Isle of Capri
Tighter lending rules delay first time buyers
Jim and Kristin Moschke of Sussex face a stalled home purchase after Kristin’s credit score fell, underscoring stricter lending as mortgage access tightens despite near record low rates. Experts note rules are stricter than months ago, with 740 now needed for favorable terms. Mortgage stimulus and lower rates may persist, but credit gaps hinder buyers.
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Jim
Kristin Moschke
Sussex
Wis
Kristin
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Ilwaukee
Mike Monaghan
Coldwell Banker Home Loans
Federal Reserve
Anthony Pennington-Cross
Marquette University
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By Jon Taschler