Ryan Cos chosen to build Cedar Rapids courthouse
Local contractor Ryan Cos U S Inc wins the 82 million federal courthouse project in downtown Cedar Rapids after a bid process began last September. GSA confirms the winning bid as the largest public project in Cedar Rapids and a major milestone for the firm.
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Ryan Cos
C.R
Uc Gazette
Cedar Rapids
Ryan
Geoff Eastburn
U.S. General Services Administration
GSA
Eastburn
John Topi
Kansas City
Vilsack Eyes Special Session to Resolve Salary Shortfall
Gov. Tom Vilsack said Iowa must address a $19 million to $20 million underfunding of state salaries when lawmakers reconvene for a special session later this month. He warned layoffs of 300 to 400 workers unless funds are found, as services could be cut and underfunding impacts staff. Sen. Jeff Lamberti noted differing calculations on regent salaries and urged cuts elsewhere if funding rises.
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the Gazette
Des Moines
Tom Vilsack
Vilsack
Jeff Lamberti
R-Ankeny
Senate Appropriations Committee
Deadline passes as Meskwaki casino standoff continues
At 5 p.m. Friday the Meskwaki casino gate area became a standoff as supporters of the new Tribal Council surrounded the casino while backers of the elected council watched from their cars. The National Indian Gaming Commission ordered seizure of control to the Alex Walker led council, with a possible $25 000 daily fine for noncompliance and potential closure actions under negotiation.
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Jim Slosiarek
the Gazette
Judy Lincoln
Nancy Johnson
Cherie Walker
Tama
National Indian Gaming Commission
Alex Walker
Former Cedar Rapids broker surrenders licenses for five years
Dennis Siamis a Cedar Rapids stockbroker surrendered his Iowa securities agent and insurance producer licenses for five years amid allegations of unauthorized trades and soliciting client loans to aid Log Point Technologies. He oversaw 42 accounts holding 611 486 shares by 1999 and allegedly forged signatures and hid fees.
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Cedar Rapids
Dennis Siamis
Iowa
Iowa Insurance
Siamis
Log Point Technologies
Silicon Valley
Log Point
Richard Rudd
Cedar
Tragic Washing Machine Death Compels Family Move
In Columbus Junction Iowa 38 year old Andrew Alarcon died April 15 due to submersion in a family washing machine as he retrieved shoes. The family moved back to Chicago the day after the death. Investigators call it a tragic accident and await toxology results to confirm the drowning cause.
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Columbus Junction
Chicago
Eugene Meyer
Iowa Division of Criminal Invests
Johnson County
David White
DCI
Columbus
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