Farmstead Foods to go self insured over high premiums
Farmstead Foods in Cedar Rapids will become self insured starting July 1 after premiums jumped from 1.3 million to 5.2 million. executive VP Robert G. Alex said the plant will drop Employers Mutual Insurance Co coverage and pursue safety measures to curb rising workers compensation payouts. The plant employs about 1,800 workers and will oversee its own claims under a new safety program with management and union cooperation.
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Saretestar
Farmstead Foods
Cedar Rapids
Robert G. Alex
Farmstead
Employers Mutual Insurance Co
Des Moines
Alex
Towet
Farmstead weighs workers' comp problems and fixes
Farmstead outlines a five page plan to employees detailing efforts to cut lost time injuries, curb abuse, and review working conditions and job rotation. Alex notes claims rose despite some injury reductions and cites a court settlement with Employers Mutual affecting premiums and payouts likely exceeding two million dollars. Colvin of Local P-3 cautions about seniority and safety, while stressing no deliberate harm on the job. Cooperation across departments is urged as essential to reverse the rising claims trend.
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Alex
Dennis Colvin
United Food and Commercial Workers Local P-3
Colvin
Farmstead
Employers Mutual
Ims
Iowa State
Wilson Foods
Coe Honors Four Alumni With Alumni Award of Merit
Coe College honored four graduates with the Alumni Award of Merit during a banquet at Gage Union alongside Alumni College Reunion Weekend 88. Recipients include Clark E. McLeod 1968 George W. McNelly 1950 Chester J. Petranek 1938 and Del Rusher 1963 for outstanding contributions to their fields and loyalty to Coe.
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Coe College
Gage Union
Alumni College
Clark E. McLeod
George W. McNelly
Chester J. Petranek
del Rusher
Cedar Rapids-Marion Area
Mount Vernon seeks order over cyanide in wastewater
Mount Vernon files in Linn District Court seeking a temporary injunction to stop Mount Vernon Steel & Wire Co from discharging toxic waste into the sewer system after cyanide was found in samples from June 7 to 14. A July 5 hearing is set, with a later decision on a permanent ban. Water service to the plant was shut off recently, and city officials note prior zinc issues and fines dating back to 1981.
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Vanessa Shelton
Gazeto
Mount Vernon
James Langer
Iowa Department of Natural Resources
DNR
Mount Vernon Steel & Wire Company
Mount Vernon Steel & Wire
Frank Nidey
Steven Baumgarn
Bruce McCreary
Sanger
Cedar Valley Amateur Radio Club Prepares Field Day Test
Cedar Valley Amateur Radio Club sets up portable transmitters and receivers on Kirkwood Community College Campus Cedar Rapids today and Sunday to test emergency disaster communications. Field Day by ARRL aims for many station contacts in 24 hours using voice and code. For information contact Estel Darlan at 393-1174.
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Cedar Valley Amateur Radio Club
Kirkwood Community College
Cedar Rapids
American Radio Relay League
Estel Darlan
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Gage
McLeod
Teleconnect
Inianasteel
Purdue
School of Technology
McNelly
Petranek
New Market
National Gallery of Art
Ional Symphony Orchestra
Washington, D.C
Montgomery County
White House
Council of
Governor of
Maryland
John Dewey
Rusher
Westport, Conn
Better Homes and Gardens
Meredith Corp
Meredith
McLeon
McNi
MAXUM
Oma
Ga ‘Amer
Cedar Rapids Paint & Design Studio
Thurs
Yoor
Kae
Bette
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