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		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			IA
		FISCAL YEAR END:			1231

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		CITY:			CEDAR RAPIDS
		STATE:			IA
		ZIP:			52499
		BUSINESS PHONE:		319-355-8427

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		CITY:			CEDAR RAPIDS
		STATE:			IA
		ZIP:			52499

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