Johnson County Property Values Rise by 2.14 Million
Auditor William Kanak released figures showing total taxable valuation at 62.79 million, up from last year. Real estate totals reach 53.19 million with soldiers exemptions lowering to 51.69 million, personal property at 11.10 million, and monies and credits about 10.66 million. If utilities are added, total county valuation could exceed 70 million. 1958 base was 69.17 million.
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William Kanak
State Tax Commission
Utilia
Kanak
Johnson County
Edgewood Elects Gleason Legion Commander
Earl W. Gleason has been elected commander of the Legion post here. Other officers are Herlyn Wessel vice commander H. Carl Ackman adjutant Virgil Meese finance officer Burton Kruger sergeant at arms Ralph Funk historian the Rev Marlin Hansel chaplain and Francis Arthur service officer.
UIU Sponsors Formation of Reading Group
Fayette Iowa July meeting at Upper Iowa University to organize a reading association. Officials of the Iowa State Education Association and Fayette County Education Association invited. Aimed to boost active reading interest in a modern society.
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UIU
Upper Iowa University
Iowa State Education Assn
Fayette
UIU reading clinic hosts meeting on parent group feasibility
A recent UIU reading clinic meeting discussed the viability of forming a parent organization for about 50 children enrolled in the program. The session explored potential roles, activities, and support mechanisms to aid students and families.
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UIU
Turkey Valley School Vote Set for July 27
A July 27 vote will determine the Turkey Valley Community School District with an $8 million tax base affecting 450 public school students. The district would cover Waucoma, St. Lucas, Fort Atkinson, Lawler, Utica Township, Stapleton township portions, and Winneshiek areas Jackson and Washington No. 4.
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Turkey Valley
A. S. Morse
Fayette
Chickasaw
Waucoma
St. Lucas
Fayette County
Fort Atkinson
Lawler
Utica Township
Stapleton Township
Chickasaw County
Jackson Township
Washington No
Winneshiek County
Sunday Patrol Check Nets 45 Violations in Iowa
DES MOINES AP Improper passing and faulty equipment dominated a two hour Iowa highway patrol check Sunday afternoon. Forty five summonses and 63 warning tickets were issued with all patrolmen called out for the 3:30 to 5:30 p m operation. Eighteen summonses were for improper passing and about half the warnings cited faulty equipment.
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Des Moines
Iowa Highway Patrol
Welfare director Ella Hatch resigns in Allamakee County
Miss Ella Hatch, welfare director for 17 years in Allamakee County, resigns effective July 31. She will be succeeded by Mrs. Freda Roggen, arriving from Sioux County to take the post.
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Waukon
Ella Hatch
Allamakee County
Freda Roggen
Sioux County
Des Moines Hosts 12 States and Manitoba for Truck Reciprocity
Des Moines Iowa invites representatives from 12 Midwest states and Manitoba to sign a new truck reciprocity agreement. A 7 member Iowa committee drafted the plan two weeks ago. It would prorate registrations by mileage and aim to reduce confusion from differing state rules and fees.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Minnesota
Illinois
Wisconsin
Missouri
Kansas
Nebraska
North
South Dakota
Indiana
Michigan
Ohio
Manitoba
Canada
Open Door Policy Adopted for Public Assistance Committee
Iowa's public assistance study committee approves an open door policy for news access and records all votes. The 12 member bi-partisan panel plans Sept. 3-4 meetings with the state board of social welfare to discuss aid to dependent children old age assistance and aid to the blind.
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Legislative Public Assistance Study Committee
Jack Schroeder
Davenport
George O'Malley
Iowa
State Board of Social Welfare
Riley Dietz
R-Scott
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