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Newspaper
Humboldt County Republican
Location
Humboldt, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 23, 1983
Page
5
The Humboldt Board of Education at a Monday meeting reviewed the 1982-83 financial report and proposed budget. The estimated maximum budget stands at 84.1 million with an allowable expenditure per pupil of 32 230, while the proposed working budget is 3.9 million, up from this year’s 3 880 805 certified budget.
Scott Heider, son of Mr and Mrs Leon Heider, won first in a 41 to 50 pound pedal powered tractor class at the Iowa State Fair Des Moines last Thursday. He pulled 490 feet, finishing ahead of most entries. He also placed first in Moorland Centennial for 6 and 6 year olds and third in Gilmore City Centennial for 5 and 6 year olds. Scott has no pedal tractor of his own and practices on a tricycle. He’s invited to the National Association of Pedal Power Pullers contest at Aurelia on Aug 27 with about 100 entrants expected. His brother Ross, 2, competed in a lighter class but did not place.
Market notes from 10 a.m. Tuesday August 23 1963 show oat prices at 3.38 per unit, bean prices at 1.76, and beet prices at 8.57. Data reflects early market readings with grains and vegetables listed.
Joel Kampen 17 son of Mr and Mrs Paul Kampen rural Humboldt showed the grand champion 4 H steer at the Iowa State Fair with a Chianina Angus cross. His steer earlier was reserve champion at Humboldt County Fair while his younger brother Chad placed lower at the state fair. Kampen’s entry purchased from Duane Hilbert of Algona had been medium weight champion of the 4 H show and topped last year’s heavyweight champion shown by Rod Suhr. The victory follows a string of Humboldt wins, Joel having shown grand champions six of seven years at the county fair. Other Humboldt participants earned ribbons in lamb and swine classes.
A centennial event at Mill Farm Museum Dakota City Sunday August 28 offers tickets for adults 1.00 high school students 0.50 and children 0.26 with free admission for Humboldt County Historical Association members and special guests The afternoon features Jay Reid Gould’s outdoor drama Death of the Hired Hand from Robерв Frost on the Willow School House steps at 2 and 3 PM plus Creepy Crawly Things traveling zoo strolling musicians Model A rides and tours of six museum buildings including the National Register listed main house a log cabin replica Willow School jail barn and more Craft demos spinning quilting rope making quilling soap making and a working printing press precede ice cream sandwiches rain or shine.
A community picnic at Bradgate’s new town park highlighted the burial of a time capsule to be opened at the 125th anniversary. Ed Lowe donated a gold vault. contents include local history, centennial memorabilia, a twinning publicity packet, and envelopes from families and businesses.
Former Humboldt resident Bill Dodgen told the Humboldt Republican he will leave Hawkeye Bank and Trust in Des Moines next month to start a new leasing service company. Based in Des Moines, the firm will advise banks and S&Ls on entering equipment leasing, provide lease accounting, and broker leases nationwide. Dodgen’s book on bank equipment leasing, due in October from a Texas publisher, helped spur the venture.
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