Humboldt board faces voters amid redistricting debate
Letters to the Editor criticize the Humboldt County Board of Supervisors over redistricting and court rulings. The piece argues the Zeman plan was the best option given circumstances and notes the unlikely outcome of a costly special primary. It also mentions El Dodgen's promotion at Hawkeye West Bank and honors Bill Dodgen's contributions to Humboldt banking.
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Humboldt County Board of Supervisors
Zeman
Dorothy Noonan
Gary Kuehnast
el Dodgen
Hawkeye West Bank
Des Moines
Humboldt
Hill
Hawkeye
Humbold
Jon Dodgen
Cliff Lewellyn
Bill Dodgen
Bill
Pesticide Contaminated Clothing Care and Fruit Jelly Use
Pesticide questions cover treating toxic clothing by following label toxicity levels, discarding saturated garments, and laundering steps. Guidance advises pre rinse, hot water washes, multiple rinses, washing few items at a time, and separate laundry when applying pesticides. There is also a note that all crabapple varieties are edible, including ornamental types.
Humboldt County Crop Tour Draws 99 Participants
The Humboldt County Crop Tour highlighted corn and soybean research plots and no-till fields with 99 participants. Sponsored by Humboldt County Extension Service, the Soil Conservation Service, and Humboldt High School Voc-Ag, the tour opened at Robert Christensen's research plots south of Humboldt. Participants viewed herbicide test plots and narrow row soybean machinery, with notable interest in several no-till fields including those by Jim Falringan Ed Edge Marvin Lindemann and Kenny McKenny.
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Humboldt County
Humboldt County Extension Service
The
Soil Conservation Service
Humboldt High School Voc-Ag
Robert Christensen
Humboldt
Jim Falringan
Ed Edge
Marvin Lindemann
Kenny McKenny
Letters to the Editor on Humboldt Supervisors and Costs
A reader criticizes Humboldt County leaders over legal costs, revenue sharing, jail funding, redistricting, and a landfill deal. The letter contests actions, cites a July 14 issue, mentions a $19,913 roof bid for the Law Enforcement Center, and notes city county funding roles and an insurance claim.
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Humboldt
Opportunity Center
Humboldt County
Monkey
Lee
Iowa
Bull Exey
Humboldt County Board of Supervisors
Sande Construction and Supply of
Letter to the Editor Signed by Humboldt Taxpayers Head
A note explains Humboldt County Newspapers require signed letters to the editor. Thursday's Independent printed a letter concerning the County Board of Supervisors signed by L. D. Bothne, chair of the Taxpayers Association, but stating he was not the sole author. The letter was written by a group of local taxpayers, some members of the association and others not.
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Humboldt County
Humboldt County Board of Supervisors
L. D. Bothne
Humboldt County Taxpayers Association
Bothne
Lawmaker Advocates Guilty but Mentally Ill Verdict
In response to a high profile trial, Q. L. urges reform of verdicts to prevent not guilty by reason of insanity. He notes televised shootings and proposes legislation for a guilty but mentally ill verdict requiring treatment, citing state precedents and Senate and House interest.
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Q. L
Hinchey
United States
Congress
Guy
Illinois
Indiana
Michigan
Georgia
Senate
Pat Harp to Speak at Humboldt Women's Aglow Meeting
Humboldt Chapter of Women's Aglow Fellowship invites all area women to the July 24 meeting at 9 a.m. at the Senior Citizens Center. Speaker Pat Harp, mother of four, recounts her faith journey and regional leadership. Free bursary available at 308 Light Avenue Humboldt. reservations not required. no luncheon.
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Humboldt
Women's Aglow Fellowship
Lgt Avenue
60 Years Ago Humboldt Republican July 15 1992
Relatives gathered at the H Rice home in Renwick to celebrate the 90th birthday of Mr. Rice. Mr. Rice is a longtime Renwick resident and is the town’s last surviving World War II veteran. Edmund Weiss, son of Otto Weiss of Beaver Township, will preach at Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church in Beaver Township. George Harlan sold Home Cafe in Thor to Bert Hallenbeck and Mrs. Hallenbeck. the Harlen family will move into the Onerem residence. Milton Wioto, after studying coaching in Superior, Wis., will teach at West Bend next fall. he returns to La Verne to visit his parents.
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Humboldt Republican
H. §. Rice
Renwick
Rice
Edmund Weiss
Otto Weiss
Beaver Township
Springfield
Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church
George Harlan
Home
Thor
Bert Hallenbeck
Fort Dodge
Harlan
A. J. Onerem
Hallenbeck
Milton Wioto
Superior
Wis
la Verne
W. H. Wioto
Milton
West Bend
Karen's Quips: retirement musings and weather notes
Karen Mey shares a reflective column update from Humboldt with hometown reflections on retirement joys and daily life. She recalls a Nashville trip influence, rainy June and hot July weather, and farm drought impacts, plus travel with Tri State Coaches and plans to can produce this winter.
Miller names Humboldt County coordinator for re election bid
Attorney General Tom Miller has named Betty Vonderhaar Smith as Humboldt County coordinator for his re election campaign. Vonderhaar Smith serves as Humboldt County Clerk of Court. Miller defeated Richard Turner in 1978 and is completing his first four year term as Iowa Attorney General, the state's only Democratic statewide office holder. He was born in Dubuque and studied at Loras College and Harvard Law School. Prior to 1978 he ran a private practice in McGregor and served as City Attorney for McGregor and Marquette.
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Tom Miller
Betty Vonderhaar Smith
Humboldt County
Vonderhaar Smith
Miller
Richard Turner
Iowa
Dubuque
Loras College
Harvard Law School
McGregor
Marquette
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Keith Poor
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Sande Construction Co
Crestpak, Inc
Bill Walkner
Hardy
Sun Oil Company
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Lakota Girl Scout Council
Dayton
Karen Campbell
Brenda Cooper
Holly Goodell
Susan Jensen
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Donald Usher
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Soviet Union
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Nashville
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Goldfield State Bank
John Mertz
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Rod Casaggnansan
Paul and
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