Iowa Town Newspaper Directory Shows 378 Papers in State
The Town Newspaper Association directory details 378 Iowa newspapers with 42 dailies and 71 in two-newspaper towns. It notes ownership consolidation, central printing lowering costs, and contrasts weekly versus daily ad rates. Also mentions Nielsen Arbitron families and local rating experiences.
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Town Newspaper Association
Humboldt
Iowa
Adams
Corning
Jefferson
Fairfield
Osceola
Chariton
Albia
Bloomfield
Sioux County
Polk County
Gas price reporting prompts columnist clarification
In a note to fellow columnists Del Marks referenced gas price reports from various areas. The author explains their reason for passing on differing rates and clarifies they do not assume Humboldt gas station operators or jobbers are inflating prices.
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del Marks
Humboldt
Happenings on the Hill by Sen Berle E Priebe Priebe
Sen Berle E Priebe reports weekend district meetings with Rep Branstad drawing about 400 attendees. He cites concerns on interest rates taxes public employee bargaining four day school week PIK program railroad purchases and rising energy costs while opposing tax increases and new state payroll growth. The Comptroller’s bleak February report colors outlook.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sen
Berle
E. Priebe
D-Algona
Branstad
Commerce Committee
Tom Houston
Huston
Northwestern Railroad
Rock Island
L.P
Price comparisons across states and travel destinations
The note compares gasoline prices and living costs across states, citing California homes around 100000 dollars, Arizona 75000, Iowa 60000, Texas 350000. It praises Las Vegas meal deals, lists breakfast and smorgasbord prices, notes Midwest beef quality and high coasted meat elsewhere. It mentions a winter resort ranking with Florida No. 1, California No. 2, Arizona No. 3, Texas No. 4, New York No. 6, highlighting St. Petersburg and Pompano Beach as top cities.
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Humboldt
California
Arizona
Iowa
Texas
Las Vegas
Midwest
West Coast
Florida
Legislative report on utility bill prompts a no vote
The speaker criticizes the utility bill as risky, argues it expands budgets without lowering rates, and warns that creating an Office of Consumer Counsel could bias against consumers. He vows to vote no, urging substantial House amendments before passage.
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Senate
House
Commerce Commissioners
Consumer Counsel
ICC
Commerce Commission
ICO
Anti-Consumer” Commission
Commerce Counsel
Humboldt Jaycees thank town and supporters for charity wrestling event
A Humboldt-Dakota City Jaycees All Star Wrestling event raised funds for the Humboldt Workshop for the mentally retarded. Gratitude is extended to Sheree's Hallmark, Marv Anderson, Ed Allen, sheriff and police departments, Whitey Kuhlman, high school staff, wrestlers, and the town of Humboldt for help and attendance. Bulldog Hob Brown praised Humboldt as the tour’s best stop. Kevin Clabaugh, Humboldt-Dakota City Jaycees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Humboldt-Dakota City
Jaycees
Humboldt Workshop
Sheree
Marv Anderson
Ed Allen
Whitey Kuhlman
Bulldog Hob Brown
Humboldt
Humbold
Kevin Clabaugh
Dakota City
Bradgate School Board Election slate announced
Three directors will be elected to the Bradgate School Board Monday. Martha Wallace Will Bowen and Sam Christensen seek three year terms while Leonard Seaman Mrs van Godden and Joe Ripperger file for two year terms. DR JAMES Nicholson has returned from a seven week trip to New Mexico and California. The Friendship Bible Class at Gilmore City Baptist elected officers led by Rev P C Larson Ray Nicholsen and Mrs G Christianson. Humboldt banks and merchants adapt to cash shortages as outlook hopeful with reopenings anticipated.
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Humboldt Republican
Bradgate
Martha Wallace
Will Bowen
Sam Christensen
Leonard Seaman
van Godden
Joe Ripperger
James Nicholson
New Mexico
California
Friendship Bible Class
Gilmore City
P. C. Larson
Ray Nicholsen
G. Christianson
E. F. Stallcup
Humboldt Business
Humboldt
Superintendent's Budget Hearing Sets 1983 84 Figures
The public hearing on the 1983 84 school budget is set for Monday March 14 at 7 30 p m The proposed total expenditures reach 4 396 675 with 482 870 for improvements and debt retirement Local property taxes proposed total 2 491 950 a rise of about 10 000 while the levy stands at 11 46 per 1 000 assessed valuation, down 1 cent The state formula drives the per pupil expenditure to 2 236 and yields a 5 6 percent growth with a 60 40 local to state funding split shifting toward greater state aid.
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Republican
Independent
Chuck Hinkles
Nielsen
Ken Hood
Humboldt County Memorial Hospital
Joyce Darnall
Nancy Brown
Dorothy Moe
Heather
Barb Harders
Melody Parcel
Kendra Godenauer
Jolleen Darnall
Shelly Hatcher
Diane Williams
Tammy Hatcher
Jennifer Michalson
Rhonda Kuchnast
Jessie Simonsen
Amy Robinson
Karen
Karen May
Legislative
State
Sue Mulling
R- Corwith
Donald A. Haviland, SR
Nancy
Donald Jr
Steve
Jim, Mavis
Lynn & Yan
Star Speaking
By Bonnie Neiderheiser
Robert Rohr
Tia Rohr
Air Force
Andrew Merris
Electric Service Company
Merris
Humboldt Hardware and
Twin Rivers
Bode
Werner Tigges
Tigges
Villian
Humooldt
Humboldt United Methodist Church
Ralph Kitterman
Tom Hughes
Frank Hughes
Storm Lake
Mark McArthur
Norman McArthur
Monte Dean
Edward Rose
Gary Anderson
Alan Anderson
Perry Slaikey
Jerry Ostemn
Gary Curry
LeRoy Jorgensen
Rodger Page
Jaycee
Russell Christensen
Bill Schulz
Fred Meyer
Chuck Strachan
Gary Naeve
Dale Heider
ER. Wesley Carlson
Humboldt Community Schools
Daniel Webster
Boston
Poland
Pah, Janene
6Th St. North
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