Aging in Oxford Junction Shapes Town's Future
The Oxford Junction community shows a high share of residents over 60, with 232 of about 500 65 plus locals, driving concerns about aging in place. Elders socialize at the Cowpath Tap, Over 60 Club, and Sportsman's Den while plans for a new six unit elderly building advance, set for completion by fall.
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Oxford Junction
Masonic Lodge
American Legion Club
Wapsipinicon
Arnold von Essen
Oxford Junction Housing Board
von Essen
Willert
Mildred
John Burda
Sportsman’s den
Fred Lasack
Stanley Coon
Kathy Wailand
Cowpath
Kathy
Economy the No 1 priority for Lamb in 3rd District race
Gary Lamb a 44 year old Chelsea Democrat and farmer announces his bid for the 3rd District seat challenging Rep. Cooper Evans. He centers his campaign on boosting the economy and farm profits to stimulate small business and jobs, urging cooperation among farmers tractor sellers and manufacturers. He concedes Cutler has name recognition and party support but says his background and message connect with district residents. His campaign relies on local donations, volunteer staff, and frugal spending with no deficit financing.
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Ken Sullivan
Azette
Gary Lamb
Chelsea
Lynn Cutler
Waterloo
Lamb
Cutler
Hearing-Impaired Child Institute Accepting Applications
Applications are accepted for the 5th annual Institute for Parents of Hearing-Impaired Children to be held August 1 to 6 at the Ioway School for the Deaf in Council Bluffs. The conference will bring together about 20 parents to learn about hearing impairment and available programs with doctors providing diagnostic evaluations and ongoing instructional services.
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Des Moines
UPI
Institute For
Ioway School For the
Council Bluffs
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Coon
Coon’s Corner
Stanley “Monk” Coon
Bill
Josephine Schwartz
Anamosa
Arno Sindelar
Marion
Josephine
Lyle Willert
Monte Coon
John Deere Waterloo Tractor Works
White Implement
Charles City
Washington
Hearing Institute
Lewellen Florist
Town & Country Shopping Center
Blair’s Flower Shop
7Th Ave
Seasons Florists
Mt. Vernon Rd
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Wiselive
Krebs Florist
18Th St. SW
Cedar Landscaping
Wiliams
Steiskal Florist Inc
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the Flower Shop
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1St Ave
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Center Pt. Rd
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