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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 19, 1988
Page
4
The Iowa Department of Transportation will issue optional license plates in Iowa State University red, University of Iowa black, and University of Northern Iowa purple on a gold background. Applications by Jan 1 1989 enter a random draw for low numbers. plates cost 50 dollars with 25 dollars per set returned to the chosen university.
The SBA opened low interest Economic Injury Disaster Loans for Iowa small businesses and agricultural cooperatives hurt by the drought and lacking credit. Loans run 4 percent for small businesses and 9 percent for cooperatives, with relief info via 1 800 527 7735.
Iowa State University displays in the Varied Industries Building through Aug 28 offer radon test kits for 12 dollars. Specialists from ISU Extension Iowa Radon Project discuss radon gas and home testing, noting 150,000 to 300,000 Iowa houses may need reduction based on readings.
The Federal Trade Commission seeks public comments by August 30 on its funeral industry rules now in their four year review. The rules require price disclosures by morticians by phone, prohibit misrepresenting services, allow only desired services, and mandate itemized billing. The FTC invites input on whether the rules aid consumers, are poorly enforced, or need revision. Comments should be sent to Henry B. Cabell at the FTC in Washington DC. The Memorial Society of the Iowa River Valley, a consumer group, notes its contact details in Iowa City for further information.
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