Martelle Keeps Books Behind Bars At Town Library Museum
In Martelle Iowa a combined public library and historical museum houses a jail cell from the old firehouse era. The 115-year-old German Bible and a 19th century municipal ballot sit alongside high school relics. The jail is a safe, symbolic feature in a town of 340 residents.
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Garwin Marshal dies after car horse collision
Garwin Marshal Michael Henry Smit, 19, lost his life in an early Sunday crash on County Road T-47 two miles northwest of Garwin. Dense fog shrouded the scene as the police car collided with a horse while returning from Gladbrook where he assisted an investigation. He was rushed to Marshalltown Community Hospital for severe head injuries before transfer to Iowa Methodist Hospital.
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Tama County
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Gladbrook
James Robinson
Iowa Highway Patrol
Marshalltown Community Hospital
Iowa Methodist
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Cedar Falls
Steve Neilson
Robert Robinette
Niobrara
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Garwin marshal dies in Iowa crash and two others killed
Smit native of LaPorte City and Garwin marshal for eight months died after a vehicle collision near Des Moines. A horse perished. investigation continues with the Highway Patrol and local agencies assisting. Funeral set in LaPorte City with services Tuesday at 11 a.m.
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LaPorte City
Garwin
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Seven Seek Adjutant General Post In Iowa Guard
Seven individuals compete for Iowa’s adjutant general job after Maj. Gen. Joseph May’s resignation amid aircraft use controversy. Brig. Gen. Ronald R. Woodin leads current hearings as acting adjutant general while Gov. Robert Ray considers a council’s recommended names and potential additions. Col. Paul Thompson Col. Robert Hadsall Maj. Don Hinman Col. Junior H. Burkhead Col. Francis Mulligan Lt. Col. Frank Lougee named as possible contenders.
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Joseph May
Robert Ray
Iowa Air and Army National Guard
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Paul Thompson
Iowa Guard
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Robert Hadsall
Air National Guard
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Junior H. Burkhead
Camp Dodge
Francis M. Mulligan
Iowa National Guard
Frank Lougee
185Th Tactical Fighter Wing
Sioux City
There’s a Fine Selection of Cars And Trucks in the Want Ads
A daily want ads listing highlights a wide range of cars and trucks for sale. Readers can find sedans, coupes, pickups, and special deals across multiple makes. Prices vary, with many vehicles described by condition and mileage in local listings.
Central City to Hold Meeting on Education Group
An organizational meeting prompted by a school survey will be held Thursday at 7 30 p m in the school lunch room. All parents students and interested citizens are invited to form a group dedicated to improving children's education.
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Central City
Iowa researchers report ISEE space instruments work
University of Iowa scientists confirm the instruments on the dual ISEE spacecraft are functioning after activation. The two satellites from NASA and ESA form a mother and daughter pair to study solar effects on Earth's magnetosphere and space weather phenomena. Data will be analyzed at Iowa and Goddard Space Center.
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University of Iowa
U of I
Louis Frank
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
European Space Agency
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Donald A. Garnett
Goddard Space Center
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