Publication staff list fragment with editor names
A partial newspaper staff section lists roles and names including publisher Steven Hakeman editor Marilyn Dodgen assistant editor Bonita McLaran and other department heads like advertising Denise Krischel bookkeeping Bonnie Neiderheiser office manager Rena Zoelzer and composition staff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
del Marks
Steven Hakeman
Aegaerdie Walpes
Marilyn Dodgen
Bonita McLarnan
Denise Krischel Wees
Bonnie Neiderheiser
Rena Zoelzer
Northwestern Bell franchise vote passes in nine Humboldt towns
Tuesday polling in Humboldt County approved Northwestern Bell's right to operate for 25 more years in nine communities. The campaign was low profile with legal notices only and little public education, contrasting with other utilities. The piece notes limited local advertising and routine civic reminders amid reflections on snow, early Christmas cards, and reconnecting with Iowa State friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Del
Humboldt County
Northwestern Bell
Iowa State
Iowa
Texas
Mickelsons in special U of alumni program
Alumni Geoffrey and Kathy Mickelson from Rutland join the Volunteer Alumni Counselor Program in Humboldt County to aid prospective students. Sponsored by the US Alumni Association and the university Joint Committee on Outreach, the effort links local families with UI information, campus contacts, and informal gatherings to guide education decisions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
University of Iowa
Iowa City
Humboldt County
Geoffrey
Kathy Mickelson
Rutland
US Alumni Association
Wood chopping bee funds Lutheran aid near Thor
Nineteen men chopped wood at Burdine Hill farm south of Thor to be hauled to town this week for the Lutheran Thorson family aid. Rebekah Lodge officers for 1959 elected. Elmira Goodrich initiated. A John Reiling Chevrolet sedan sustained a tree-top crash near St. Joe with a near miss to the driver.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Humboldt Republican
Burdine Hill
Thor
T. B. Thorson
A. C. Opheim
Anne Opheim
Lewis Hillesland
Peter Hillesland
Raymond Knutson
Joseph Orsland
Sampson
Lottie Loomis
Daisy Newsome
Belle Elsworth
Elmira Goodrich
John Reiling
St. Joe
Reiling
Mr. Reiling
Mediation set in Humboldt school contract impasse
Humboldt Education Association and Humboldt Community School District entered impasse on the 1983 84 contract on Oct 12. Public Employment Relations Board appointed Hugh Perry for local mediation on Dec 9 at 4 15 p.m. Mediation is closed to the public and designed to help reach agreement. If unresolved a fact finder may hear the case and issue a recommendation followed by binding arbitration if needed. Costs shared by both sides per Iowa Code.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. Wesley Carlson
Humboldt Comm
Humboldt Education Association
Humboldt Community
Public Employment Relations Board
Hugh Perry
Storm Lake
Iowa
Karen’s Quips on Christmas Cheer and Budget Notes
Karen May reflects on white lawns, Christmas carols, and festive decor as the season lifts spirits. She notes shoppers’ strained postage, long gift lists, and the desire for meaningful cards, then shares family baking traditions like peanut butter balls and a missing Rice Krispies moment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Karen May
Sewing Sundays Bring Quiet Joy Amid Busy Week
The narrator describes sewing on Sundays to relax from a busy week spent baking. While her husband watched football, she found personal satisfaction in sewing projects, noting they are time consuming but rewarding. She loves the season’s friendly smiles and hopeful greetings, wishing the warmth could last year round.
Congress Pay Raise Debate Sparks Public Outrage
Letter from a constituent recounts anger over an automatic cost of living increase for Congress members. He notes the pending Dec 17 expiry on a budget resolution and urges a cap or recorded vote, vowing to push for repeal and a bill requiring votes on compensation and benefits. He stresses accountability and leadership by example.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merrill A
Congress
House Appropriations Committee
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Ilabie
Teleph
Humboldt Workshop
Uerschkell Davis
Greg Schultz
Rick Gartin
Nancy Suttie
Margie Cronk
LuAnn Burgers
Dennis Larson
Mark Meyer
Jane Herrick
Lori Breeden
Boyle Electric
Bonnie Neiderhelser
Good Will Club
la Verne
Emma Krause
Otto Ramus
Charles Hinz
George Schnetzer
Luella Blumer
William Erpelding
A. L. Braunschweig
St. Paul's Lutheran Church
Renwick
Zion Lutheran Church
Dysart
Iowa Association of Mutual Insurance Associations
Des Moines
Humboldt Mutual Insurance Association
Henry C. Olson
Ottosen
Hob Myers
Curtis B. Norem
Perry Morse
Humboldt
Elvin 1D. Williams
Seaman
USN
Lloyd Williams
Dakota City
Seventh Fleet
Western Pacific
Ralph Locke
Locke
Allan D. Ross
Marc W. Whittlesey
Joanne Johnson Witiak
Karen
Washington
U.S
Ducseyburger
Ruth
Pastor Naig
Arnold Brodale
Dorothy Dadd
Jerry and
Carol Vought
America
Wes
Fagen’s Furniture, Inc
Humboldt County Sanitarian
Son
Marjorie
Warren Whipple
Gad
Florence E. Dawes
Waterloo
Lowe Ruth G. Gongestad
Tama
Phyllia Reding
Jeanna Baite Plathe
Bartha Reding
Melody Wegner
Caroline Bormann
Lucila Weydert
JoAnn Bormann
Klga Radio
Enet Radio
Ded
Mom Olson
Grendme Lily
Lucille
Donnie
Joyce Nig
Kent
Jana
Phylise Illy
Bob
Edne Kirsch
Rich Olson
LeRoy
la ¥Onne Gilusmenn
Thomas
Thare
George
Carelyn
Curtis
Brien
Valuris
Sig
Vera Mae Andersen
Pastor Hoesch
Everett Anderson
Jon
Lyn
Scott
Deb
Anne
Erin
Dave
Don
Jean Nelson
Donna
Laura
Jennifer
Malissa
Margie
John Martin
la von Runkle
Alma
Leonard Collins
Eva Lines
Edna
Lyle Riedinger
Alma B, Johnson
Humboldt Printing Company
Mavis Anderson
Ladean Fevold
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