Buffalo Center parade names Grand Marshals and retirements
Vern and Arlene Risius of Buffalo Center will preside as Grand Marshals of Saturdays Bison Firecracker Days Parade. A retirement open house honored Warren Lenz from John Deere in Buffalo Center after 29 years in sales. Thompson group announced 2015 Winnebago County Fair Parade Grand Marshals Carol and Richard Peterson returning to full duty last week.
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B C Historical Society Spaghetti Lunch Event
The Buffalo Center Historical Society hosts a spaghetti lunch on Sunday January 17 from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Heritage Town Center in Buffalo Center. Plates are 7.50 with takeouts available and the Heritage Museum opens 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. featuring the Gowns and Glamour exhibit.
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After Prom to Host 50 30 Cash Raffle Fundraiser
The North Iowa After Prom Committee will host a 50/50 Cash Raffle fundraiser at home basketball games on January 15 18 February 2 9. The winning ticket will be drawn at halftime of the boys game and the winner will receive half the cash pot that night.
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Guth cites issues for 2016 Legislature
State Senator Dennis Guth outlines likely 2016 legislative topics including slowing revenue growth water quality education funding and religious liberty while noting pension and salary growth outpacing revenue gains He emphasizes long term water quality work and contractor shortages plus education funding battles amid a politically charged year.
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Mike Droessler Named New Deputy in Winnebago County Sherriff
Mike Droessler of Buffalo Center becomes the latest addition to the Winnebago County Sherriff's Department as a deputy, joining the agency amid recent staffing updates.
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Gassman Eyes Education Funding And Water Quality
Iowa House member Todd Gassman wants early action on supplemental state aid for 2016 17 and setting the 2017 18 school year aid. He highlights water quality amid nitrate lawsuits, supports strip till and bioreactors, and notes a $153 million revenue base with about $200 million in new expenses. He backs limiting spending to 99 of projected revenue and contemplates cannabis oil expands while opposing smoked medical marijuana. He seeks defunding Planned Parenthood, instructor driver education, stronger focus on fathers in divorce, and Religious Freedom Restoration Act. Gassman serves on multiple committees and plans to seek a third term.
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