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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1996
Page
9
The Gazette invites readers to nominate individuals, companies, and organizations with innovative approaches in Iowa. Submit a paragraph describing why the nominee fits the theme, with a deadline of December 23 for the March 30, 1997 publication. Include contact details and delivery method.
Four fire departments responded to a late night blaze at Catlett Farms Inc. near Sand Springs. About 10,000 bales of straw and hay burned in a 50 by 80 foot barn. Owners Lois Catlett and family said the cause was unknown. Firefighters protected a corncrib and soybean bin as damage reached about $40,000.
Fire crews battled a garage blaze near Conroy after an outdoor Christmas light display. A likely electrical short on an extension cord caused the 6:30 p.m. fire, with $1500 in damage and no injuries. Residents are urged to avoid frayed cords and overloaded circuits.
The 725 acre Benton Commerce Village near Interstate 380 and Highway 150 is set for industrial commercial retail and residential growth in a rural setting. Early milestones include land purchases by Benton County Electric Cooperative Association through 1990 and several business openings from 1992 to 1997 with water and sewer projects planned and a 100000 gallon water tower proposed.
Rural Urbana eyes a 300 acre Blue Creek tract 120 acre Terrace Ridge and 160 acre BEC CA Industrial Park forming Benton Commerce Village to spur jobs and keep young residents home. Infrastructure includes water 90 percent complete a 100000 watt tower and REC upgrades with federal and local funding totaling 1.2 million dollars.
The GOP will hold the governor's office and majorities in both the House and Senate starting Jan 13, with Ron Corbett as Speaker and Stewart Iverson as Senate leader. Analysts warn the 1998 election could test the party's ability to advance its agenda amid a narrower House margin and past Republican frustrations. Branstad stresses bipartisan cooperation while touting tax cuts, job growth, and education gains.
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