Clean-Up Effort In Graettinger Proves A Big Success
Graettinger residents rallied for a city clean-up last weekend picking up curbside items. City crews, volunteers including fifth grade students and the Women’s Club beautification committee supervised teams at three city parks.
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Graettinger
Graetinger
Mr. Sandberg
Alys Carter
Women's Club
Fauhrsteck Park
Ball Park
Joleen Petersen
Women's Club Committee
Masters Millea And Rients Only Pirates To Score At Charger Relays
Graettinger High School boys track finished sixth in a twelve team field at the Laurens Marathon Charger Relays. Mike Masters won the 180 yard low hurdles in 21.5 seconds and the 120 highs in 15.9. John Millea set a school discus mark with 133 feet 11.75 inches and placed second in the discus while also taking fourth in the shot put. Randy Rients earned points with third in the 100 and fifth in the 220 as Graettinger travels to Alta Relays next.
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Masters
Millea
Rients
Pirates
Mike Masters
John Millea
Millen
Public Hearing on Proposed County Road in Graettinger
A public hearing at the Graettinger American Legion drew about forty residents to discuss a proposed county road. Palo Alto County Supervisors and County Engineer Bill Ellingrod answered questions on road width, grade, paving, and funding from Emmet and state avenues, noting no action without Iowa DOT approval. The meeting touched on maintenance costs, city involvement, and a possible bridge upgrade near town.
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Grachtinger American Legion
Palo Alto
Ellingrod
Graettinger
Cauntry Club
Emmet
Naig
Citiven
Osgood
Iowa Department of Transportation
Merv Thompson
National Library Week reminds Iowans to use libraries
The piece urges Iowans to value public libraries as sources of art, prints, tapes, films, government documents, pamphlets, records, and answers to questions. It notes interlibrary loan connects local libraries to state and national resources, funded by taxpayers, with April 17 to 23 highlighted.
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State Library Commission of
Iowa
U.S
National Library
Elwood Attended Finance Officers Meeting in Des Moines
City Administrator Dan Elwood attended a two day meeting at the Hilton Inn Des Moines where officials discussed changes in laws governing municipal financing. The agenda focused on new financing provisions affecting cities and towns.
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Elwood
Des Moines
Dan Elwood
Hilton Inn
Selling Shares For New Well At Hillcrest Golf Course
The Graet tinger Development Board directors are selling shares to fund a new well at Hillcrest Golf Course. A test hole by Rock Valley contractor yielded 18 percent water. Directors urge more share sales before proceeding and invite bids to buy stock. Contact Bill Voigt Dr Verland Reins Lloyd McCombs Bernard Elsenbast Lloyd Petersen Don Moran Don Iverson Jim Spies Paul Joyce to participate.
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Graettinger Development Board
Hillcrest
Rock Valley
Bill Voigt
Verland Reins
Lloyd McCombs
Bernard Elsenbast
Lloyd Petersen
Don Moran
Don Iverson
Jim Spies
Paul Joyce
Pine Wood Derby Run Off By Cub Scout Pack 55
Cub Scout Pack 55 Dems 1 and 2 will host a Pine Wood Derby Run Off on Sunday April 24 at 2 00 p.m. at the Legion Hall in Graettinger. The public is invited to attend.
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Legion Hall
Graettinger
Graettinger Dominates Storm Lake Music Contest
Graettinger swept the state small group and solo contest held April 15 16 at Storm Lake St Marys High School earning nineteen division I ratings the second straight year with a revised scoring system valuing division I as superior Officials list numerous vocal instrumental and ensemble winners including Donna Westergard Suzie Weber and Kristi Duus among soloists and groups led by Vernon Reitz Rhonda Reutter and Jim Graettinger across brass strings and mixed ensembles
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Storm Lake St. Mary's High School
Graettinger
Donna Westergard
Suzie Weber
Becky Weber
Ann Stroud
Jani Cox
Sue Ellis
Vernon Reitz
Rhonda Reutter
Vernon Reite
Krist
Duus
Kathy Edwards
Kathy McQuown
Sandy Loder
Beth Hankey
Diane Schmeling
Lori Schacherer
Paul Hesom
Sue Jacobsen
Gary Harris
Randy Rients
Tom Thompson
Rick Baas
Dave Brighton
Remie Reutter
Darryl Dalen
Jeff Voigt
Alan Reitz
Jim Graettinger
Candy Funk
Deb Zevenbergen
Darryl Daren
Kristi Duts
Barb Miller
Paulette Frick
Dave Matheason
John Millen
Marjie McQuown
Janice Schmitt
Joleen Borchers
Mrs Murphy To Be In State Cooking Contest
Mrs Murphy is named one of five winners in the National Chicken Cooking Contest for a recipe called Chicken Skillet Meal. She will cook at Ames on May 25 as state winner. national finalists meet in Jackson Mississippi on July 27 with prizes including a $100 award plus travel. Sponsors Accent and Mazola Corn Oil.
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Emmet Murphy
Buddy Rich Concert Coming To Town High School
A scheduled Buddy Rich and the Big Band performance set for Saturday April 23 at 8 p.m. in the high school auditorium promises a milestone event for our town. Tickets are $4 for adults and $3.50 for students, with advance sales through Mr. Paul Lehman at the school.
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Buddy Rich
Jaz
Buddy
U.S.A
Paul Lehman
Ladies Organizational Meeting at Hillcrest Club
Hillcrest Country Club reports its Ladies Organizational meeting on April 12. Plans include Ladies Day on Tuesdays, biweekly evening card sessions, a longer tournament, a Youth Tournament on June 15, and a league played like last year with games Saturday to Thursday and scores due Friday. Dues start June at 4 dollars. Contact Jane Hansen at 859-3951 by May 15 to join.
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Hillcrest Country Club
Hillcrest
Fiat
Jane Hansen
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