Iowa Senator Describes Tax Relief Battles and Budget Struggles
State Senator John L Buren recounts a week in the session focusing on property tax relief. He details negotiations over a proposed 80 million dollar school aid bill, debates on the Peterson Plan, and a late push to phase out personal property tax through income tax credits. He notes caucus fights, votes shifting, and effort to salvage a 10 000 dollar phase out while balancing county funding and urban opposition. Also included are gardening and local social notes from Forest City and surrounding areas.
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Peterson Plan
Towa
Polk County
Highway Commission
Franklin
Hardin Counties
Gunnerson
Franklin County
Commission
Senate
Senator Frommell
Popke
Pogue
Iowa City
Met
Calfe
Drake
Ty Ingersal
Cedar Rapids
Tax Commission
Frommell
Waterloo
Ottumwa
Council Bluffs
Kruck
Boone
Reno
Dodds
Rigler
Frommelt
Benda
DeKoster
Senator Bigler
Murray
Glen Taylor
Phil Jacobson
Melvin Strikenberger
House
Local births and family notices in Buffalo Center area
Stork Club reports multiple newborns with families in Buffalo Center and surrounding towns. Kevin Reed Ullman born June 11 at Buffalo Center Hospital, weights and siblings listed. Shelly Renee Rea born June 13, weight details, siblings and grandparents named. Roger Wilson Hess Jr born June 18, with existing son Troy Lee. Debra June Drake born June 19 at Emmetsburg Hospital with family details. Karfe reunion attended by Hassebroek and Raw. 45 in attendance with church services noted. relatives visits from Oregon Michigan and Minnesota.
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Frank Ullman
Buffalo Center
Buffalo Center Hospital
Kevin Reed
Kent
Karen
Meindert Ullman
Titonia
Art Geeke
Elmore
Minnesota
Shelly Renee
John Rea
Forest City
Kelly Ryan
Jake Ree
Harry Hausmeier
Albert Gerdes
Woden
Roger W. Hess
Roger Wilson Hess
Hess
Troy Lee
Melvin Buss
C. W. Hess
Panama City
Florida
B. J. Buss
Mason City
C. W
Karfe
Margaret Hassebroek
Greta Raw
Britt
Sheldon
Iowa
Zoar Presbyterian Church
Many Factors Loom In the Housing Field
The article weighs remodeling decisions against investment recovery, arguing that homeowner satisfaction and enjoyment from living in a well designed house matter beyond mere financial return. it questions relying solely on recouping investment when remodeling.
Gardening Tips for Tubercus Begonias and Caladiums
If you planted tubercus begonias or caladiums this spring, provide steady water throughout the season. Extension horticulturist Ben Vance of Iowa State University warns soil dryness hampers their performance.
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Ben Vance
Iowa State University
Feeder Cattle Movement Down From Last Year Says ISU Expert
Iowa State University extension economist Gene Futrell says feeder cattle movement into feedlots this year is likely below last year if range feed is adequate. May Western range feed was less favorable, but late spring and summer grazing prospects look good. Prices strengthened recently with yearling steers to 600 800 lb ranges and contracts for future delivery cited. Futrell advises careful feeder buying and efficient slaughter conditioning. Dial 294-4347 for up to the minute feeder cattle news. Attend Church this Sunday.
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Gene Futrell
Iowa State University Extension
Futrell
Choice
Sioux City
Southwest
Central Plains
Ames
Mrs Verdon Farrow Honored at Open House Shower
An open house miscellaneous shower for Mrs Verdon Farrow, nee Marian Murra, was Saturday at the Masonic Temple. Meredith Johnson led the guest book with about 2 attendees registered. Mrs Harold Beenken poured, and a program including devotions by Mrs Elmer Gray and a piano duet by Mrs Robert Johnson and daughter Sheila, plus readings and a vocal solo, was announced by Mrs Ronnie Oregon. End.
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Verdoff Far “Row
Marian Murra
Masonic Temple
Meredith Johnson
Harold Beenken
Ronnie Oregon
Elmer Gray
Robert Johnson
Sheila
DeWayne Hovey
Ase Kopp
Sandra Gray
Diane Murra
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John Buren
John L. Buren
Ray
Vance
Abbie Harrs
Sheryl
Edna Harringa
Lester Behrends
T. W. Behrends
St. Patrick's Catholic Church
Father Lechtenberg
Sister Mary Damian
Sister Mary Rita
Christ
Stork Club
Richard Popkes
Portland
Oregon
Leonard Popkes
Kalamazoo
Michigan
Mary Popkes
Armed Forces
Aya
USBA
Jmen
Grates Brewers Association, Inc
Pscrola
Homestead Credit
Stead Credit
E. Gordon Levad
Winnebago County
Assessor
Buffalo
Verdon Farrow
Wolverine
Wilson’s Clothing
Tows
General Telephone
General System Bubble
Gt&e
Central Iowa Telephone Company
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