Memorial Day Reverence for Allen White and His Marine Service
Veterans remembered Allen White of Earlville with his friend Tom, who served in the Marines and was wounded in 1967. Allen died July 29 in Quang Tri Vietnam after six months in service. Tom escorted Allen’s body home, and both families recalled growing up together and the war’s impact on their community.
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Loess Hills study weighs park system inclusion plan
National Park Service findings show adding the Loess Hills to the National Park System is not feasible due to land costs and private ownership. Public support is limited and local communities would be disrupted. Options under design aim to respect private property and favor willing sellers.
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Public meetings on Loess Hills management options planned
National Park Service will hold public meetings in Sioux City Moorhead Council Bluffs Des Moines and Sidney to gather input on options ranging from local preservation to a jointly managed national reserve. Proposals include 12 landscape areas and a string of pearls approach balancing private property rights with conservation.
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ISU Proposes 5.8 Million Plan to Boost Faculty Diversity
Iowa State University would spend 5.8 million dollars over five years to recruit minority faculty, aid spouses' job searches, and fund research and partnerships with international groups. Provost Rollin Richmond said the effort aims to address a sense of welcome among minority faculty while critics warn of budget strains on current professors. The faculty senate plans to discuss the proposal Tuesday.
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Iowa State University
ISU
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Homebuying Guide from Start to Finish
A concise overview explains the steps to buy a home from initial planning to closing. It covers budgeting, securing a mortgage, choosing a real estate agent, making an offer, inspections, and finalizing the purchase.
Loess Hills in western Iowa form a 200 mile north south band
The Loess Hills rise 200 feet above plains along the Missouri River, created by Ice Age winds and sediment from glacial floods. Three main loess layers Loveland Pisgah and Peoria give ages from 12 500 to 159 000 years. Erosion continues shaping the landscape today.
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