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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 17, 1982
Page
23
Prices from Pro Farmer Groinedor Rapids show soybeans at 2.67 for April crop, 6.22 for July crop, with new crop at 61. Wheat and oats quoted for various crops. Market hours listed, with buying from 7 to 10 am, in Waterloo and Rapids.
Des Moines market notes show live hens and farm eggs in supply with prices for different grades and sizes. Mediums offered at 47 to 48 cents per dozen, large or better at 47 to 48, and small eggs around 14 to 26 cents, with broad movement and market steadiness amid irregular trade.
An unclear market note from Omaha lists several slaughter and meat pricing figures with references to cuts and weights. Mentions pacing prices near 450 and steady movement. cautions on market test conditions and supplier activity.
Joliet livestock market features test hogs and gilts with weights from 200 to 250 pounds. Prices range around $2.50 to $3.50 per pound for 200 to 250 pound animals.
Unclear OCR fragment shows scattered numbers and words about Sioux City, October activity, and Derrens with percentages and weights. no coherent event or names fully readable.
Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Robert Lounsberry warned farmers about the Iowa Farmers International Commodities Cooperative citing lack of state registration contact and financing. Attorney Gary Moore, representing the 40 member cooperative, says the firm plans to export corn to Nigeria without letters of credit to cut costs and boost sales.
Sale on wall coverings at Jack Jones Discount Furniture on 505 33rd Avenue S.W. 25 percent off. Aquarobics program at Coe College Pool runs April 19 to May 19 Mondays and Wednesdays 7 PM fee 20 dollars. Cubs vs Dodgers game May 29 box seats 33 dollars. DJ 396 5481 Charter Coaches 366 1835. Games Monday St George 1202 10th Street S.E. Doors 5 Early Birds 6 45. Marilyn and Tony at Evys Lounge 11914 3rd Ave S.E. next to Paramount Theatre.
Cedar Rapids Linn County held an April 5 1982 session with chairman Schriner and supervisor Oxley. They canvassed the Hiawatha mayoral special election and discussed jail construction parking for employees including underground spaces at $25 monthly and potential leasing of a Health Center lot with snow removal by the city or county. Adjourned 12:00 PM with plans to reduce spaces to 35 and encourage carpooling.
The Linn County Board met informally with Supervisor Oxley and Rings present while Engineer Greg Slager was absent. They reviewed a proposed contract between the landfill and cities and discussed raising car rates to 1.00, distributing the contract to cities for review, and personnel changes at the landfill. Adjournment followed at 11 55 am with Merle L Kopel, County Auditor, and Deputy Gordon Thompson.
U S senators Jepsen and Dole announced May 21 and 22 consultations in Paris to renew the grain trade agreement with the Soviet Union. The talks aim to restore normal relations and support U S farm prices as the current pact expires September 30 and calls for 6 to 8 million tons a year. Seeley G. Lodwick will lead the U S delegation with Boris Gordeev for the Soviets.
Multiple legal notices from Linn County Iowa include probate of Mary Jenkins and Florence Westcott estates with six month claim periods. Also bids invited for Cedar Rapids transportation center project with Iowa minority business goals and bid security requirements.
Bank balance sheet shows assets including cash and due from depository institutions U S Treasury securities and loans total. liabilities reflect deposits by individuals partnerships government entities and other deposits with equity capital recorded. Notary public Richard Kahler attests.
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