Changes in IPERS Could Trigger Legislation
Editorial notes potential actuarial study of IPERS with 110000 public employees, examining lifting or raising the $7800 salary ceiling, lowering retirement age, and new formulas. Committee and Milliman Robertson consider minimum pension, vesting cut from eight to five years, final five year average, and increasing prior service credit while maintaining actuarial soundness. Contributions total over $47 million yearly. fund earns about $20 million in interest plus dividends.
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Iowa
IPERS
Francis Messerly
Cedar Falls
C. Raymond Fisher
Grand Junction
Harold McCormick
Manchester
Milliman and Robertson, Inc
Omaha
Fenton R. Isaacson
Isaacson
1972 Plymouth County Fair Preview Sparks Local Hype
Readers hear that the Plymouth county fair is bigger and better than ever with local figures like Bob Straiton planning vacations around the event. The tone hints at light civic interest while noting personal musings about vice and rhythm tied to a broader period voice.
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Plymouth County
Bob Straiton
Siouxland Blood Bank welcomes 18 new donors in July
Sue Erickson of Hinton and Roger Nelson of Marcus join Marcus and Hinton residents among 18 people honored by Sioux City’s Siouxland Community Blood Bank Gallon Club for July donations.
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Sue Erickson
Hinton
Roger Nelson
Marcus
Siouxland
Old institutions fade as rural customs fade away
Randall Winter of Hinton forfeited an $11 bond in South Sioux City for speeding. Thomas Lyle Betsworth of Merrill, 22, had his driver's license suspended for 90 days as a habitual violator. The piece by Rena Perry recalls charivari and other rural rites like husking bees and barn dances, once common to help newlyweds start life. The author notes these traditions are fading from memory.
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Randall Winter
Hinton
South Sioux City
Thomas Lyle Betsworth
Merrill
Iowa Department of Public Safety
Rena Perry
Akron church wedding unites Margaret Ginn and Curtis Hakl
Margaret Ginn and Curtis Hakl wed at Nathanael Lutheran Church in Akron on July 21. Ginn is daughter of Alfred and ? from Perth Australia, Hakl son of Frank and (Hudson) S D. Attendants were Karen Hakl and Craig Hakl. Newlyweds plan a Black Hills honeymoon and reside in Alcester S D where Hakl works for Marvid Steen. Ginn is a registered nurse at Morningside Manor. They invite sale inquiries at Ph 546 7031.
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Nathanael Lutheran Church
Akron
Margaret Ginn
Curtis Hakl
Alfred Ginn
Perth
Australia
Frank Hakl
Hudson
S.D
Karen Hakl
Craig Hakl
Black Hills
Alcester
Marvid Steen
Morningside Manor Nursing Home
Peace Officers Sponsor Minibike Rodeo at Plymouth Fair
Plymouth county Peace Officers Assn hosts an outdoor minibike rodeo during kids day at the Plymouth county fair. The 1:30 p.m. event features a safety oriented course planned by experienced motorcyclists with junior riders invited to participate. Police Chief Jim Hoeck emphasizes legality and safe operation. Officials, highway patrol, and a Peace Officers booth with safety programs will be on site. a cassette recorder prize is offered to entrants under 19 upon registration.
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Plymouth County
Jim Hoeck
Plymouth County Peace Officers Assn
Fairgrounds
Highway Patrol
Hoeck
Le Mars Sentinel Offers Local Service Men Listings
The Le Mars Daily Sentinel features a narrowly scoped notice for servicemen and veterans, detailing subscription options of one month six months or one year alongside a note of local community service. It emphasizes hometown coverage and tailored rates for military readers.
Le Mars Native Joins Morningside Faculty as Assistant Professor
Dr Louis B Kriege a Le Mars native and former Columbia College instructor will join Morningside College as an assistant professor of chemistry this fall. He fills a vacancy created by Vernon Thielmann who goes on a leave for advanced study at Baylor University. Kriege holds degrees from Westmar University UI University of Iowa and University of Missouri and is a member of the American Chemical Society and the Sigma Xi Society. He and his wife Karen will reside at 3527 Peters Ave.
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Louis B. Kriege
Columbia College
Columbia
Morningside College
Kriege
le Mars
Vernon Thielmann
Morningside
Baylor University
Waco
Tex
Westmar College
Westmar
University of Iowa
University of Missouri, Columbia
American Chemical Society
Society of the Sigma Xi
Karen
Peters Ave
August club meetings shift due to fair schedule
Calendar notes list Eagles auxiliary meeting at 8 p.m. on Thursday August 3, Pioneer machinery club at Merrill city hall at 8 p.m. on Friday August 4, and Walmer post American Legion monthly meeting at Mrs Alfred Kroepel 311 Central Ave NW with potluck at 6 30 p.m. on August 8, noting the postponement of the Legion gathering by one week.
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Pioneer Machinery Club
Merrill City Hall
Walmer Post
American Legion Regular
Alfred Kroepel
Central Ave
Progeria Questioned as Possible Misconception About Aging
Dr Lamb explains progeria affects infants and children, not a 50-year-old. Heavy smoking causes premature facial wrinkles, hair loss is common in middle age, and a medical exam is advised to check endocrinologic changes. hormones may help if indicated.
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Lawrence Lamb
M.D
Dr. Lamb
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