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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1987
Page
21
A veteran crime reporter outlines common con games that prey on greed, with examples like rare coins scams, Jamaican switch, and pigeon drop. He warns readers to resist promise of fortunes for nothing and to verify before handing over money, calling police on doubt.
Iowa fraud warnings rise as out-of-state crews prey on seniors across the state. Assistant Cedar Rapids Police Chief James Barnes recalls scams from cheap paint jobs to bogus paving offers, with transient workers and inflated bills. He urges locals to hire local firms, secure contracts, involve a friend, and check with the BBB before paying. Deborah Moran notes the BBB Iowa received thousands of complaints in 1986.
Listings cover tours in July and August across New York Washington Niagara Falls Wisconsin and Cape Cod plus events in Minneapolis St Paul and the Smoky Mountains. Local notices include children's movies at the downtown library and promotions from Denture Center, Pierson's Florists, Kirkwood hours, and a street theatre for kids.
Retired or semi-retired adults over 60 can volunteer through the Retired Senior Volunteer Program matching skills with non profits. Other postings invite volunteer drivers, Meals on Wheels deliveries, friendly visitors, library book transport, youth programs, and Girl Scout camp helpers with several local contact numbers.
Public notice lists a sheriff sale of Lot 486 Cedar Hills Unit Four Cedar Rapids Iowa for July 20 1987 at 9 30 AM following a May 8 1987 judgment in favor of Thorp Credit Inc against Donald Mann Jr and Alice Mann. Also probate of Jennie Nathan estate executor Mary F Medusan. and Cedar Rapids zoning ordinance amendments with details on property at 224-226th Avenue SW zoning changes and site requirements.
Local ads advertise basement water problems tile work remodeling roofing room additions and windows with insured specialists. Also listed are typing and word processing services rentals two way radio mobile telephones and professional painting hauling concrete and general home improvement offerings with contact numbers for easy access.
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