School Earns Bicentennial Lunch Award in Iowa
The Graettinger Hot Lunch Program earned a Bicentennial Pennant and commendation from Ben Davis of the Iowa Department of Public Instruction for meeting two of three activities. The school observed National Hot Lunch Week in October and served heritage menus including a Presidential and Liberty Bell menu. Cooks wore sun bonnets and dust caps during service, and posters informed students of the projects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Graettinger
Ben Davis
Dept. of Public Instruction
Des Moines
Iowa
Food Service Journal
Origins of 4-H: from clubs to national emblem
A historical overview traces 4-H roots from late 19th and early 20th century farm and home education through county fairs and first clubs formed by A. B. Graham. It covers emblem adoption, key Iowa figures, the 1914 Smith Lever Act, growth of projects, and the shift toward urban youth engagement. Iowa Lakes Community College offers four evening college credit courses starting the week of March.
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Emmet Co
Iowa State Agricultural Society
Wallaces
A. B. Graham
Ohio
Cap E. Miller
Keokuk County
Iowa
O. H. Benson
Wright County
Jessie Field Shambaugh
Page County
P. G. Holden
Iowa Extension Service
A. A. Storms
E. C. Bishop
4-H
Dickinson
Emmet County
Iowa Lakes Community College
Soil groups determine tree suitability and festival notes
The article notes five soil groups in the county and their effect on trees and shrubs. It cautions that not all species fit every site and that soil maps aid suitability while soil tests reveal fertility needs. Local help is offered by the Soil Conservation Service in Emmetsburg. It also lists multiple spring courses in Criminal Law II and Criminal Procedures at Iowa Lakes Community College with instructors and contact details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Soil Conservation Service Office
South Broadway
Emmetsburg
Iowa
Graettinger Iowa Schedules Public Budget Hearing
The City of Graettinger Iowa set a public hearing for March 8 1976 at 7 30 PM in City Council Chambers to consider and file the proposed 1976 77 budget. Copies of the summary and detailed budget are available from the mayor and city clerk and at the library for residents to review and present objections or support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Graettinger
Iowa
Penn
Dan Elwood
Environment Administration
Patna
Gj Dyala
Nano
de Bi
Soil Maps Guide Windbreak Planning in Agriculture
Use soil maps to assess soil suitability when planning windbreaks. A well designed windbreak requires careful spacing from buildings and roads and consideration of future building plans. Selecting tree and shrub types must match soil conditions to avoid slow growth or death.
Bedell seeks end to red tape on farm labor crews
Congressman Berkley Bedell urged Labor Secretary William Usery to overturn a December ruling that would force farm labor crews combining sheep shearers and custom crews, employing one to nine workers, to register as farm labor contractors if they operate more than 25 miles from home or over 13 weeks a year. He warned the move would increase bureaucracy, shrink small crews, and raise costs, reversing long-standing exemptions for small groups.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U.S. Labor Department
Berkley Bedell
Bedell
William Usery
Usery
Congres
First Grade Visits Jer's Hair Care Shop
First Grade students toured Jer's Hair Care on Monday March 1 where barber Mr. Jerry Sloniker explained training, tools, and the craft. Jerry Joyce modeled a haircut as photos of magnified hair illustrated ongoing study and client records.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jer
South
Jerry Sloniker
Sloniker
Jerry Joyce
Mr. Sloniker
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Carol
Criminal Justice
Randy Nuebel
Neal Armstrong
Estherville
Bill Ridout
Spencer
Mike Zenor
Dick Ambrosius
Jerry Dillion
Department of Adult & Continuing Education
Esthervile
Cedar Falls
Linda Andersen
Diane Schmelling
John Millen
Vernon Reitz
Dan Voigt
Alan Graettinger
Ben Elwood
City of Graettinger
Saddle Club
Joe Schultz
Yor Schultz
Policemen
Fortunes
Lowwa
David Cole
Shannon Foy
Brian Graettinger
David Hoffman
Tracy Jensen
Synora Nelson
Karyn Norris
Anastasia Petersen
Dallas Petersen
Range Sidles
Elaine Sikora
Tina Tindall
David Weber
DeEtte Graettinger
Graettinger Community School
of. Graettinger Municipal Gas
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