Local option tax proposal rejected by Cedar Rapids voters
Cedar Rapids and three nearby towns rejected a 1 percent local option sales tax, with 28 313 no votes to 12 468 yes and a 42 percent turnout. Prair iurg Prairieburg was the only Linn County city to approve the tax as leaders discuss funding for proposed projects.
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Marion
Hiawatha
Robins
Cedar Rapids
Hiawtha
Lisbon
Moui
Center Point
Central City
Fairfax
Walker
Voters explain stands as Linn County roundups favor tax plan protests
The Gazette reports 8A coverage of Linn County voters debating an option tax tied to Cedar Rapids projects. Key projects include an exhibition hall street improvements and a minor league ballpark with a $69 million five year tax, while opponents urge no public funding. Carol Martin of ALOT advocates opposing sales tax despite support for some projects. GOCR critics argue against the plan.
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Paramount Theatre
Five Seasons
Carol Martin
ALOT
John F. Martin
Auditor's Office
Elvis Legacy Echoes in Cedar Neighbor Descriptions
Nearly 21 years after Elvis Presley’s death, Connie Michel of Cedar remains strongly connected to the king. Neighbors describe persistent devotion and ongoing remembrances.
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Elvis Presley
Connie Michel
Cedar
Judge blocks name change by energy firm over trademark dispute
A judge barred Interstate Energy Corp from changing its name to Alliant while a trademark dispute is resolved. The case centers on branding and potential confusion with existing marks. Details appear in section 5C.
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Interstate Energy Corp
Alliant
Timex Unveils Humvee Named Ironman Like Tough Watch
Timex expands its rugged line with a Humvee named model inspired by the Ironman watches. The Gazette reports the new watch aims at extreme durability and bold branding for outdoor and military enthusiasts.
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Timex
Floodwaters Trim Iowa Crop Yields By 10 Percent
Iowa officials including Gov Branstad task force members warn spring floods may cut statewide corn yields about 10 percent with soybean losses likely and significant economic impact. Despite damage in southern counties insurance participation stands around 80 percent, while some areas report best crop conditions. Counties Cass Montgomery Polk among hardest hit as record rains delay planting and raise drought concerns.
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Gazette
Ves Moines Bureau
Des Moines
Iowa
Terry Branstad
Cochran
Iowa Farm Bureau Federation
Ed Wiederstein
Audubon
Branstad
Iowa State University
Kyle Phillips
Iowa Corn Growers Association
Phillips
Mike Bates
Iowa Turkey Federation Offi
Cial
Washington
Task Force
Ron Kuethe
Sumner
Bremer County
Jerry Ostendorf
State Emergency Management Division
Cass
Montgomery
Polk
Ertl to end Dyersville production
Ertl Co. will cease manufacturing in Dyersville by year end while keeping corporate headquarters and adding a central distribution center. About 100 local workers will be laid off by year end with 60 retained for the new distribution center. remaining notices and final layoffs extend into January 1999.
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Dyersville
Ertl Co
Ertl
Jim Craft
the Gazette
U.S
Ben Hochstatter
China
Hochstatter
Ert Model Kit History From 1975 to 1998
Construction begins on Plant 2 in 1975 at 280000 square feet and in 1980 work starts on a 480008% foot Plant 2 office facility. Kidde Inc acquires Erti with Victor Comptometer Corp in 1977. Erti outlets, AMT model kits and MPC acquisitions follow through 1985. Hanson PLC buys Kidde and Esci products while consolidating U.S. operations into United States Industries by 1995, with a 1998 phase out of Dyersville and new distribution center.
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Kidde Inc
Erti
Victor Comptometer Corp
Ert
Dyersville
GOP senators press China policy critique on eve of Clinton trip
Senate floor debate erupts as Republicans push amendments to curb China and tech transfers while Clinton prepares for a 10 day overseas visit. Democrats threaten procedural holds on defense funding. some GOP leaders plan to withhold votes until after the trip. Clinton denounces China visa removals of Radio Free Asia staff and urges Beijing to reconsider.
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Washington
Clinton
China
Senate
Tom Daschle
D-S.c
GOP
Harry Harding
George Washington University
Nicholas Lardy
Brookings Institution
White House
Mike McCurry
Radio Free Asia
House
Daschle
U.S
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Karen Cloyd
Linn County Auditor's Office
Long
the King
Ely
Gazette Online
By Rod Boshart
Agriculture
Dale Cochran
Bob Wisner
Steve Harms
Rain & Hail Insurance Co
Carol Ludovissy
AMT
MPC
Hanson PLC
Kidae
Esci
United States Industries
Fred Ertl Sr
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King Secrey Thermos Co
Fred Ertl Jr
Ertl Collectibles Group
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