Cedar Rapids Audit Shows Net Worth Over 157 Million
The Cedar Rapids fiscal 1978 audit, the first under a modified accrual basis, shows assets of 287,012,456 and liabilities of 129,751,268 for a net worth of 157,261,188. The report notes strong debt margins, upcoming bond needs for a new airport terminal and bridges, and pension shortfalls, with the full 157-page audit available at City Hall.
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City of
Cedar Rapids
Robert McMahan
McMahan
Des Moines
Ames
McGladrey Hendrickson & Co
Water Department
McGladrey
Information Service Department
No old dirty dollar bills for nation's congressmen
A UPI analysis of congressional perks shows lawmakers live in luxury while inflation bites the public. The House bank issues only new bills. perks include free parking plants gym discounts and a federal pension. Proposals seek a 50 dollar daily Washington tax deduction and expanded outside income rules while pay raises loom.
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Washington
UPI
House of Representatives
Congress
Botanical Gardens
Bute
House
Senate
Ways and Means Committee
Gate at crossing taps to country music beat
A railroad crossing gate in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio began bouncing up and down to country tunes from WSLR since January. Officials suspect radio interference or atmospheric conditions. Chessie System crews screened out the music and monitor the gate daily. If problems persist, the city may cite the railroad for blocking a roadway beyond five minutes.
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Cuyahoga Falls
Ohio
WSLR
Chessie
Dick Lumenello
Francis Gary
Akron
Gary
Robert Hunt
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Cedar Rapidians
Airport Commission
By Cheryl Arvidson
District of Columbia
Capitol Hill
Berry’s
Stouffer’s
Chevrolet
Stouffer’s Five Seasons
Stouffer's
Five Seasons
Rapids Chevrolet
Rapids
First Avenue