Humeston Plans 305000 Bond Issue for Sewer Upgrades
The Humeston City Council in a special session set July 15 to consider issuing 305000 dollars in general obligation bonds to finance sewer improvements including a new force main and lift station upgrades. Bonds may be sold at 8.25 percent, with total cost around 635259 dollars by 2005. Sewer rates were raised 25 percent April 1 and again July 1 to 2.35 dollars per 1000 gallons for the first block, with tiered pricing beyond that. City officials say the bond interest will be largely covered by the new rates.
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Humeston
Iowa
Janet Mortimore
City to counter pump firm suit over $9501 claim
City officials plan a counter suit against All-Tech after a prior ruling favored the firm that maintained the lift station pumps. Mayor Kline says $9501 remains disputed, contending extra charges cover warranty repairs. Pumps have underperformed since repair. one unit discarded. new pumps cost $2600 each.
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All-Tech
Kenneth Kline
Monty Franklin
Kline
Softball Tourney Opens Thursday With Round One Play
Humeston I received a first round bye and will meet in the semifinals Saturday at 6 p.m. The first round begins Thursday at 8 p.m. A win advances to the 8 p.m. semifinal. The championship eve is scheduled for 8:00.
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Humeston I
Cambria Celebration Parade Set With Roy and Freida Jones As Grand Marshals
Former pastor and his wife Cambria will ride as grand marshals for Cambria Celebration opening Saturday at 10 a.m. in Kirby Park. The day features kids races, cake walks, bingo, radio controlled airplane prize, rolling pin throw, mud races with multiple age groups, a basket supper, talent show, dance by The Country Bells, and a teen dance with music by Rick Boer.
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Roy
Freida Jones
Cambria
Joneses
Humeston
Eldorado
Corydon Men’s Club
Carol Sue
Doyle Clark
Kirby Park
Rick Boer
Yorel Study Club to Sponsor July 17 Art Show
The planned July 17 Arts and Crafts show on Humeston Appreciation Day will be hosted by the Yorel Study Club. Exhibits may be for display or sale with no exhibit fee, buyers who sell donating a raffle item to cover building rent. For details call Bernice Adams 877-4251 or Helen Ruth Boggs 443-2603.
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Humeston
Yorel Study Club
Bernice Adams
Helen Ruth Boggs
Humeston Pickers
Chariton Country Club
Frank Gillaspy
Rea
Edna
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