Bloomfield faces new year after three disasters in 1983
Bloomfield Iowa residents endured spring and summer droughts and heavy rains that devastated livestock and crops. The September 13 insolvency of Exchange Bank left depositors owed millions with only partial recovery expected, while residents rallied to support the chamber via a local fundraiser.
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Bloomfield residents form drought relief effort and plan rebound
The Drought of 83 Committee drew national attention as Bloomfield faces bank closures and cash-flow woes. Federal disaster aid and loans aided farmers while residents plan Buy Bloomfield and arts festival upgrades, airport improvements, and local promotion to strengthen the county and rebuild the community.
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