Petition Moves to Remove City Manager in Graettinger
Graettinger Iowa council on Monday night accepted a petition from Mrs Mary Egeland carrying 163 signatures calling for Dan Elwood to be removed as city employee or city manager. The petition urges a return to mayor council government or a vote by residents. Discussion was heated as Councilman Jim Spies questioned audience members about Elwood’s duties.
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Dinner Dates to replace Meals on Wheels in Graettinger
A local plan to launch Dinner Date a noon meal program for senior citizens will replace the Meals on Wheels service in Graettinger. A site manager will run weekly dinners at the Happy Hour Cafe with volunteers needed for reservations and drivers.
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Reitz Varsity Band member from Graettinger shines in concert
Reitz, son of Rev. and Mrs. Otto Reitz of Graettinger, a freshman coronet player in Luther College Varsity Band directed by Fred Nyline, performed with the group on December 9 at Store Theater. The concert featured Brahms Blessed Are They Schuman Be Glad Then America Heisinger Hymn for Band Bencriscutto Trombone Quartet Hartley Southern Tier Diamond Variations III Jager Persichetti Pageant Simon Scarborough Fair Canticle and Lathan Proud Heritage.
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Free Movie For Eighth Grade And Under In Graettinger
Children in eighth grade and under are invited to a free screening of The Great Race at the American Legion Hall on Saturday. Four Community Club men will chaperone the 2 pm show and three cartoons, with Graettinger Women’s Club members selling candy at reduced prices. A second free movie is planned for December 20 as part of local Christmas activities.
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Marlene's Pre-School Busy Graettinger Tots Twice Weekly
Graettinger residents learn of Marlene Duhn's preschool held Tuesdays and Fridays from 9:30 to 11:30 at Bethel Lutheran Church rooms. The program serves 11 of 12 enrolled children aged 3 to 5, with structured play, crafts, reading, and lessons in home numbers and alphabet. Fees are $2 per two hour session. Duhn also runs Ruthven preschool on Mondays and Wednesdays and teaches adult education at Iowa Lakes Community College.
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John Poland Renominated President in Graettinger group
Nominations were made Saturday for 1976 officers of the Graettinger Senior Citizens organization. Incumbent president John Poland was renominated for that office, as were Buzz Burg and Clarissa Swanson to vice president and secretary. Mildred Potter was newly nominated for treasurer. All four will run unopposed in the Saturday January 4 election.
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Snowmobiles Banned From Graettinger School Grounds
Graettinger Community School reiterates that school property is private by law and no snowmobiles may be operated on school grounds by anyone at any time. Principal Ave Haggard notes the school carries no insurance for motorized vehicle operation on campus and would not be liable for any accident.
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