History Of Local Municipal Plant Continues In Times
The piece outlines a municipal electric plant issue facing the town with a November expiry for the franchise. A campaign is underway with headquarters at Watsons hall and a citizens group active until March 7. The ad compares cost to $100,000 and seeks council authorization to build and distribute power, with a second ballot question on vesting authority. The Iowa Public Service Co of Sioux City currently serves Gruettinger.
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Watsons Hall
Iowa Public Service Co
Sioux City
Gruettinger
Grachtinger
Town Public Service Co
Public Meeting Set On Graettinger Election Pros And Cons
The Iowa Public Service explains their side of the Graettinger election in this week's Times. A public meeting at the Legion hall is scheduled Monday evening March 3, starting at 7 30 p m. Out of town speakers will attend and the hall is expected to be packed.
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Iowa Public Service
Graettinger
Legion Hall
Bond Election Imagined In Graettinger News Brief
On the eve of the March 7 vote in Graettinger Iowa residents face two questions about municipal electric plans. One authorizes a $100000 revenue bond for a light plant and distribution system and the other concerns vesting authority. The bonds would be paid from energy sales, not property taxes. The second question seeks to place management and control of the municipal electric system in a specified manner.
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Grachtinger
Graettinger
Lowa
In the hands of a board of trustees
A fragmentary item notes the fate of a decision resting with a board of trustees. The readable portion highlights governance, oversight, and potential outcomes tied to the panel's next actions. Further specifics are not available from the readable text.
Graettinger Voters Approve Municipal Electric Plant
Graettinger residents vote 277 to 208 in favor of establishing an electric light plant and distribution system. Five hundred six people turnout, setting a city record. Issue authorizes council to build and equip a municipal plant with a $100000 cap and to create a three member commission.
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