Givers and Takers Shape Iowa State Parks
The piece contrasts Givers who support society with Takers who focus on self and resource use. It highlights Iowa history, noting Backbone State Park’s 1920 origins via private fundraising, and praises State Park Friends Groups. It urges public generosity and sustaining Iowa’s park legacy toward 2020 and beyond.
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Build The Wall and Welfare Debate Sparked by Fear
A reader argues for a border wall to shield American workers from immigrants and welfare benefits. They warn against government overreach and call for a smaller state focused on protecting property, with hope that aliens who misuse benefits would leave or reform. They urge readers to contact via email and visit a personal blog.
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North Iowa Homecoming Parade Routes Through Buffalo Center
The 2016 Homecoming Parade shifts route due to street work. Starting at Bison Field, it travels Mission Drive, four blocks on 3rd Ave NW, then turns 1st St NW, 2nd Ave NW, Main Street, back on 3rd Ave NW, and north on 1st St NW to finish at the school. It starts this Friday September 23 at 2 45 PM.
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Thompson Museum Receives Grants for New Displays
Representatives from Winneba go Cooperative Telecom Association and Aureon presented matching grants at the Thompson Museum last Friday each donating 150 dollars toward new display cases for class photo composites. Museum official Mary Green toured the exhibits and noted the local effort began three years ago to establish a community museum in the former library at the south end of the fire station.
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Homecoming Royalty crowned at North Iowa High School
This week’s Tribune retro notes 2006 Homecoming Queen Allison Van Gerpen and King Wade Engel were crowned during Thursday’s events at North Iowa High School. Also highlighted were 11-year-old Eric Krull of Buffalo Center placing second in the 12 to 13 age division of the Iowa Section PGA Junior Tour, and family details for Eric, son of Mark and Shelda Krull.
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