Housing Upturn Slips in April Despite Optimism
The Commerce Department reports housing starts dropped 17 percent in April to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 1.12 million, the largest decline since March 1984. Analysts cite abnormal weather and higher mortgage rates, with relief seen as rates ease. Bush notes mixed signals while predicting a rebound. NAHB forecasts 1.28 million starts this year.
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Associated Press and Gazette
Bush
Commerce Department
Dan Pence
Hearthstone Mortgage Co
Collins Rd
Builders picket Cedar Rapids job, protest non-union wages
Cedar Rapids builders picket the Dry Creek Lane project of H S Industries as Roger Boyles, council president, accuses Point Builders of using non-union labor and paying substandard wages. Lane Construction employs 27 workers in 1991 with an average income over 28000, a claim disputed by Bill Lane.
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Cedar Rapids
Cedar Rapids Building and Construction Trades Council
H.S. Industries
Dry Creek Lane
Roger Boyles
Point Builders of
Lane Construction
Bill Lane
the Gazette
Iowa
Dow hits 20th record close of 1992 on weaker data
The Dow Jones Industrial Average finished at 3397.99, a new high and its 20th record close of the year, as traders priced in a softer economy after a 17 percent drop in housing starts. Volume reached 187.05 million on the NYSE with gains for IBM, Merck, Coca Cola, and Disney amid talk of possible rate cuts.
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Associated Press and Gazette
Wall Street
Dow
New York Stock Exchange
Lack of matching funds sinks C R firm CEBA grant hope
Cedar Rapids firm Buffalo Cody & Associates withdrew a 68000 CEBA loan application after failing to meet criteria for city matching funds. President Al Ruffalo said Cedar Rapids does not provide matching funds, but the firm plans to seek council support and notes growth with hundreds of new jobs in six months. State Board approved 555000 in loans to four projects creating 268 jobs.
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Os Pip Pecan Association Gazette
Des Moines
Cedar Rapids
al Ruffalo
Buffalo Cody & Associates
Ruffalo
State Board of Economic Development
Public notices on dust control and probate in Cedar Rapids and Hiawatha
Notices announce petitions for alley dust control due by June 1 1992 in Cedar Rapids. Probate of Marion T Skelley estate appointed E David Shelley executor with four month deadline and creditor filing rules. Hiawatha council May 13 1992 minutes show items including water project pay estimate and park land dedication discussion.
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Cedar Rapids
Éth
Ann Ollinger
Iowa District Court of
Iowa
Linn County
Marion T. Skelley
E. David Shelley
District Court
Crandall Drive
N.E
Hiawatha City Council
Fowler
Hopker
Howe
Willman
Wheeler
Cadwallader
Hepker
s/c
Pitt-Des Moines, Inc
Dry Run Creek
John Wasson
la Ill Gas
Exco, Inc
3Rd Ave
Kirkwood Comm. College
Park Land
Geroge H. Bowler
David D. Mitchell
Second Street
Notice of Marion final assessment schedule for delinquent fees
The Marion Iowa City Council adopted a final assessment schedule for delinquent fees, certified to Linn County Treasurer on May 7 1992. Assessments apply to various parcels in Marion with 9 percent interest on unpaid installments and full payment within 30 days of filing. Delinquent amounts due September 30 1992, with penalties as for ordinary taxes.
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Marion
Iowa
Linn County
O.t. Bik
Alley
Isabells
Bik
Ensley
Barkwills
South Marion Heights
Fairlawn
Parks Department
Coe College
Cedar Rapids
Mary Jo Ratchford
United States
Internal Revenue Service
2Nd St. SE
Blackstock
Eric C. Syverud
Collins Road
Iowa District Court of
Iacer Rapids
City OF
Palo
First Street
Said City
Clerks
Pal
Credit Union
Sowa
Main Street
Cedar Rapids City Council Minutes May 6 1992 Session
City of Cedar Rapids Iowa May 6 1992 regular session notes approval of Apr 29 minutes public hearings on alley vacation minor sales to minors nuisance demolitions taxicabs and limousines. various permits annexations parades and property nuisances. several ordinance readings including solid waste, zone changes, surveillance cameras, auto body repair zoning. financials and agenda items set for June 1992 filings.
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Cedar Rapids
Iowa
Canney
Hanson
Kramer
Murdock
Smith
14Th Ave
Collins Credit Union
Hanford Post
Legion
River of Life Ministries
Mays Island
Greene Square Park
E.P.C
4Th Ave
City R Ow
Friendship Baptist Church
Boyson Rd
Lloyd L
Constance R. Krotz
42Nd St
Mound View Neighborhood Assoc
Gringo
Veterans Memorial Coliseum
Moore Insurance Consultants
Council
Linda H. Robbins
Laura Robbins
Donald J. Canney
Brown Ave
BDC Investments & Waybill
Reading
Ave
Nay
Stony Point
1St Ave
Davis
Glass
Primaline Assoc
Primus Hamac
Pew
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U.S. Dept. of Commerce
National Retail Federation
White House
Kent Colton
National Association of Home Builders
J FM
Gazette
Todd Mcinturf
Dow Soars
AEGON
Quaker Oats
Equitable of
MCI
Penwest
Fed
IBM
Merck
Coca-Cola
Walt Disney
Disney
C.R
CEBA
Forest City
MetroStar Corp
Centerville
Emmetsburg
SNC Manufacturing
SNC Manufacturing Inc
Sioux Center
Link Manufacturing Ltd
Link
Wallace L. Taylor
Higley
Roberta A. Hamdorf
Wesley A. Nelson
Linn
Travis Day
Tracy Elaine Day
Linn County District Court
First Avenue Court
First Avenue Bridge
Denver Dillardein County
Karla J. Henderson
Ian County
Attors
Harry E. Bigger
Sharon K. Modracek
Philip M. Reisetter
E. Market Street
Iowa City
Wesley A. Nelson City
Department of the Treasury
Internal Service
Internal Revenue
Lester M. Alger
Sharon K. Alger
Spring Inn
C Ave
Neee Oe Rapids
A K. Alger Powers
Central Park Addition
Bessie B. Stalker
Guaranty Bank and Trust Company
3Rd Avenue
P.O. Box
Harry R. Terpstra
Linn Coun
Columbia Savings and Loan Association
Michael Parker Todd
Joyce Elaine Chalupsky
Iowa Adjustment Credit Bureau
Roscoe J. Unde
Mercy Medical Center
St Lukes Hospital
Dianna L. Unde
Iowa Department of Human Services
State of Iowa
Senaer Parker Todd
Onaron K. Modracekurthouse
Roxann Repstien
Raapeneng
Linn County Board of Supervisors
1St Street
S.W
McCrellis
Walnut Drive
Paris
Douglas Shaheen
Douglas C. Shaheen
F Avenue
Christine Lake
The
Gratoe
Halls
Cacar Ranidc
Cedar Rapids Council Proceedings
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