District plans another big tax cut for North Iowa students
The North Iowa Community School District plans a third straight property tax cut with a proposed budget showing about a one dollar reduction per thousand in the 2013 2014 fiscal year. Superintendent Cory Myer notes the rate would be 10.33264, down from 12.71008 in 2011 and 11.41267 this year, while spending authority and cash on hand rise.
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Burglary at Weaver’s Leather Store Leaves Little Cash
Tim and LeRoy Weaver reported a break in at Weaver’s Leather Store last Wednesday after a window smash and a damaged cash register. About $30 in change and a tip jar were taken. no merchandise missing, first of several recent break-ins in Ledyard, Elmore, and Buffalo Center linked by police. Authorities say multiple northern Iowa and southern Minnesota agencies are investigating, with possible ties to other local thefts since February 19.
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Wells Gun Traders Show Set for March Weekend
The 53rd annual Wells Gun Traders Show runs March 9 and 10 at USC Public High School Wells MN. Promoted as the largest in the area, it features over 300 tables with breakfast and lunch. Wells Rifle & Pistol Club coordinators invite the public to visit Saturday 8 am to 5 pm and Sunday 8 am to 4 pm. Admission is $5 with children under 14 needing an adult.
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Moving day arrives for Thompson Library
After years of planning the Thompson Public Library moves to a new location this Saturday March 9. Library Director Susan Shaw says March 6 is the last day in the current location and the new site opens March 19 at the former Thompson Senior Center. The library plans an open house in spring and Easter activities at the new library at the end of the month.
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Footloose musical set for North Iowa High Schools
North Iowa High Schools present Footloose for two nights March 22 and 23 with a cast led by Rory Hobbs as Ben McCormack and Brandon Willmert as Reverend Shaw Moore. The production features Nicole Flynn as Ethel McCormack, Jenna Schutter as Vi Moore, Morgan Kahler as Ariel Moore, and Jessica Adams as Lulu Warnicker, among many students in principal roles and the band.
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