Lone Tree’s sign lady keeps up to date with weatherproof board
Lone Tree’s Gryn neth Parizek, known as Mrs P, now has a weatherproof billboard and a sayings booklet. The crossing guard turned local celebrity posted witty lines on school stop signs since early mornings, with religious quotes later on outdoor church boards.
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Lone Tree
Grynneth Parizek
Mrs. P
Rhoda
Iowa City
North Dakota
Iowa Man Becomes State's First Single Father Adopting Boy
Cedar Falls police officer and wrestling coach Tom Moreland, 35, is Iowa's first single man to adopt a child. He finalized the adoption of 9-year-old David on Sept. 26 after a long wait and initial skepticism from social workers. David moved home Nov. 15, 1979, amid doubts and a massive search that included exploring orphanages and agencies with costs up to $3,000.
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Cedar Falls
Tom Moreland
Iowa
David
Moreland
Cedar Falls High School
Dad
Department of Social Services
Milwaukee
Dave
Fisher strike continues at Fisher Controls in Marshalltown
Union and Fisher Controls clash as two day wildcat walkout enters second day. A Marshall County judge is asked to issue a temporary injunction while 1,700 workers are reported affected by the dispute over janitorial reassignment. Pickets, logs at plant gates, and police presence accompany peaceful demonstrations.
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Marshalltown
UPI
United Auto Workers Local 893
Fisher Controls Co
Frank Kolbe
Marshall County
Fisher Company
Governors Road
Fisher
Mike McCoy
Farm Page Sunday Teases Local Features
Community focus profiles neighbors and local agribusiness notes. The page highlights upcoming markets, crop tips, and small-town farm activity with a human-interest angle and regional context.
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