Winter adds hope for Cedar Rapids construction recovery
Cedar Rapids eyes a second flood housing program to aid 235 entry level homes. Local builders say weather and funding limit big projects. Unemployment in construction remains high nationwide though the region shows some resilience. Large flood Recovery and city projects could spark 2010 work if funding and cold-weather constraints ease.
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Jerry’s Homes “Hasn’t Dug A Hole Since November,” Said Drew Retz
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Jerry’s
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U.S
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Carpenters Local 308
Hogan
Point Builders
Hiawatha
Richard Pankey
Pankey
Davenport Eyes End to Red Light Cameras after Court Rulings
Davenport's red light camera program faced lawsuits and shifts in revenue. By 2009 the city planned new cameras and prepared a $500,000 operating budget while vendors handled tickets. Attorneys noted suits remained viable, and officials hoped to curb violations and drive behavior changes.
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Alan Guard
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Iowa agents monitor casino scams across 17 regs
The Iowa Division of Criminal Investigation reports 59 criminal probes of cheating at state regulated casinos from 2004 to 2009. In 2007 five people were arrested in Osceola for theft and cheating as a dealer paid out over $12,000 to four players.
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DCI
Osceola
Don Smith
Paulson
Credit card rules tighten on interest and limits
Banks may not raise interest on existing balances and rates cannot increase in the first year except for promotional offers. Card issuers must inform consumers of rate increases on new charges 45 days in advance. Over the limit fees require explicit consent to exceed credit limits.
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