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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 28, 1985
Page
3
State funds for road building may come as soon as mid October from the Iowa Department of Transportation, though officials warn funds will be hard to secure. The Iowa economy showed a 0.1 percent August dip following July's 2.2 percent fall, with budget cuts hitting liquor stores and state services.
In Postville, Sandie Helgerson pieed Postville State Bank President Ron Taylor for $30. Hattie Rose Day honored baker Hattie for 50 000th pie since 1967. An auction raised about $3 000 for the Community Memorial Hospital Auxiliary with multiple pie bids and pushes to eight businessmen.
Marion Fire Chief James Ford stated that leaking propane gas caused the explosion and house fire at 3401 C Ave north of Cedar Rapids The Gazette acknowledges a Friday edition error mislabeling the gas as natural gas The paper will publish corrections or clarifications as needed by readers via the contact number 398 8313
The Cedar Rapids Gazette announces its address at 500 Third Avenue SE Cedar Rapids Iowa 52406 and that it is a daily with Sunday editions. Subscription rates include carrier 2.25 weekly and mail options with 7 issues per week 10.40 for 4 weeks 110.00 for 52 weeks and 140.00 for 52 weeks to other states, with postmaster details for address changes.
Local shopping center posts new mall hours for Instagram and mailers. Store hours adjusted to accommodate weekend events and curbside pickup. Officials urge patrons to check notices for updated timings in coming weeks.
The Iowa Legislature approved an eight cent per pack increase raising the state cigarette tax from 18 to 26 cents. The tweak, aimed at generating about $24 million annually, takes effect Tuesday and follows earlier political maneuvering around federal tax extensions and tobacco subsidies.
Iowa veterans officers warn the 1948 special dividend hoax claims World War II GI insurance dividends of 65 cents per $1000 per month. The VA rejects the claim, sending the law copy and no further contact. The hoax reappears yearly, often circulated by unions.
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