Pony Express Riders Parade Supports Camp Sunnyside Fund
Eastern Iowa Pony Express Riders led by Art Pingel paraded through Marion after a roadblock at highways 151 and 13. They seek donations for rehabilitation equipment for Camp Sunnyside in Des Moines. last year 10 000 riders raised 181 000 dollars. Gerald Moser said 1645 dollars were raised at Friday's event.
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Pony Express Riders of
Marion
Art Pingel
Grand Mound
Pingel
Pony Express
Camp Sunnyside
Des Moines
Easter Seal Society
Gerald Moser
Marion educator Yeisley named Boss of the Year
Yeisley, principal of Starry and Washington Elementary Schools in Marion Independent Schools, won Boss of the Year at Marabwa chapter ABWA's eighth annual meeting. The event was held Thursday night at the Longbranch Supper Club. He is a Mount Vernon High School graduate with a 1957 Cornell College degree and a 1964 University of Iowa master's. He also officiates high school football and basketball.
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Marion Independent
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Longbranch
Mount Vernon High School
Yeisley
Cornell College
University of Iowa
ABWA
Marion bike licensing begins April 21 in city program
The Marion auxiliary police will start monthly bicycle licensing on Saturdays from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Residents must register and display a license for 50 cents, valid until July 1, 1980. New bikes require a receipt with brand, serial number and size. older bikes require safety inspection. Licenses offered April 21, May 19, June 16, July 21, and August 18.
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Marion
Marion Community Center Week Schedule Highlights
This week at the Marion Community Center the calendar lists Amundson basketball at 7 a.m. and a square dance class at 8 p.m. on today. Sunday features McLeod basketball at 9 a.m. Begley dinner at 11 a.m. and the Lost Mountain string band at 1 p.m.
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Amundson
McLeod
Begley
Lost Mountain
Cedar Rapids Gazette Historical Classified and Schedule Prompt
The Cedar Rapids Gazette details its establishment in 1883, pricing, and delivery terms. It lists daily and Sunday publication routines, classified sections, and community program schedules including high school completion courses and Headstart sessions.
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Godar
Corn price shift sparks Iowa deficiency payment dispute
Iowa farmers may lose millions as a nickel rise in corn prices after February triggers a discrepancy between two government notices. Officials explain variances between March 12 and April 3 figures, while Iowa lawmakers demand clarity on deficiency payments ranging from 4 to 6 cents per bushel and totals between 23 and 35 million dollars.
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U.S. Department of Agriculture
USDA
James Leach
Lowa
South Dakota
Minnesota
Wisconsin
North Carolina
Texas
Georgia
USDA alters corn deficiency payment figures amid price lag
The USDA revised February deficiency payments from 3 to 18 million dollars or 3 cents a bushel after a 30 day lag in price reporting. Walter Ferguson noted mid February prices were used initially and February full month data showed higher values, sparking congressional scrutiny.
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USDA
Walter Ferguson
Ferguson
Agricultural Stabilization Service
Two Crashes Within Minutes at Marion Intersection
Marion police responded to back to back two vehicle crashes at 7th Avenue and 13th Street. At 4:06 p.m. a semi operated by Mark B. Stokes collided with another car, injuring Neal K. Blok who was treated and released. Ten minutes later Randy K. Coe rear ended Dolores A. Sullivan, who was hospitalized and released after treatment. Charges pending in both crashes.
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7Th Avenue
13Th Street
Mark B. Stokes
Appleton
Wis
Neal K. Blok
20Th St
Mercy Hospital
Randy K. Coe
Dowbrook Dr. SE
Dolores A. Sullivan
Monticello
Sullivan
St. Luke’s Hospital
Second youth arrested in Marion church burglaries
Marion police arrested a second juvenile on Friday in connection with weekend break ins at two churches. He faces burglary charges after a first youth was charged Sunday night for breaking into First Baptist and Ascension Lutheran churches. Items reported missing include $14 in change, three tape recorders, microphones, a pipe and a bottle of communion wine.
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Marion
First Baptist
Ascension Lutheran
Marion YMCA Saturday activity schedule
Marion branch YMCA lists a full day of open gym times for non aquatic activities from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. and aquatic slots including youth swim lessons at 9 a.m. and family swim at 2:30 p.m. Also notes job opening for sales work and several advertisements ( Shoe Horn Just Sew Fabrics The Hearty Appetite).
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YMCA
Marion Branch
Godfrey Named Director of Iowa Public Safety Communications
Capt. Ted Godfrey 47 of Des Moines was appointed director of the Iowa Department of Public Safety Communications Division by Commissioner Charles W. Larson. He has led the division since Maj. Jack Beaman retired in 1978 and previously served as assistant director since 1977. The division staffs 98 employees in Des Moines and nine state base stations serving over 800 peace officers. A Knoxville native, Godfrey attended Iowa Wesleyan College and the University of Iowa before joining the Iowa State Patrol in 1954, rising from road trooper to lieutenant and posting at Davenport and Des Moines.
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Ted Godfrey
Iowa Department of Public Safety
Charles W. Larson
Godfrey
Jack Beaman
Knoxville
Iowa Wesleyan College
University of Iowa
Iowa State Patrol
Red Oak
Two Die Electrocuted Erecting Radio Antenna in Davenport
AP reports two men died when a citizen band radio antenna was struck by high winds near power lines in Davenport. Victims were Daryl Wade, 36, of Buffalo and Virg Dent, 56, of Davenport. Authorities cited wind gusts as the cause.
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Daryl Wade
Buffalo
Virg
Dent
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