Capitol land use policy aims for public interest in development
Iowa leaders discuss a land use policy to guide future growth toward the public good, protect prime agricultural land, and foster long term environmental improvement rather than preserve the status quo. The policy would influence urban planning and ensure agency decisions align with societal objectives. Energy shortages hit jobs and hours, with layoffs at several firms and stores reducing hours. Federal food stamp integration for January is noted, and Lt Governor Neu forecasts a rainy day fund for the 1974 surplus, shaping budget and recession protection. The 1974 party conventions schedule is announced with precinct, county, district, and state dates.
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Legislative Land Use Policy Study Committee
Andrew Varley
House
Iowa Farm Bureau
Varley
Iowa
Iowa Employment Security Commission
State Employment Service
Forest City
Grinnell
Keokuk
Waterloo
Algona
Des Moines
Arthur Neu
Cedar Rapids
Space Center
Mae Hang
Iliad ends and Le Mars future hope urged in 1877 column
The unnamed author of the Pioneer Illiad urged Le Mars residents to pursue growth and progress. He envisioned larger, permanent churches, a new county high school, a grand new main building with many professors, and better homes, while reminding readers of the Silent City on the hill as a moral reminder of judgments to come.
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Sentinel
le Mars
Plymouth County
Yonder Hill
Seville
Columbus
Castile and Leon
New World
John I. Blair
Lemars
Illiad
Daily Sentinel
Le Mars Pioneer Hopeful for New Era in 1877
A Le Mars writer recalls the town’s past gains and calls for continued unity and progress. He urges churches, schools, and public works to persevere, honoring founders and shaping a hopeful future for Le Mars as the new year approaches. The piece weaves memorial references, civic pride, and ongoing community efforts into a rallying vision.
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Lemars
Emer Lundgren obituary from Hawarden
Mrs Emer Lundgren 70 of Hawarden died December 15 1973 in Hawarden hospital She was born April 14 1903 in Union county South Dakota married June 25 1920 The couple farmed in Union county and Hawarden before moving to Hawarden in 1946 Mr Lundgren died July 1960 She was a United Methodist member and past American Legion Auxiliary president Survivors include two daughters Avis Lienhart and Aloise Stockman five grandchildren and six great grandchildren Burial at Pleasant Hill cemetery Alcester South Dakota under Dow Funeral Home Hawarden
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Emer Lundgren
Hawarden
United Methodist Church
Pleasant Hill
Alcester
S.D
Dow Funeral Home
Lundgren
Olive Ofstad
Union County
American Legion Auxiliary
Avis) Lienhart
Aloise Stockman
Bakersfield
Calif
Funeral services for Harry Bliss 66 of Lynwood Calif
Funeral services for Harry Bliss 66 a former Sioux City resident were held Monday at St Emydius Catholic church Lynwood Calif Burial will be in Lynwood under Lynwood mortuary direction Bliss died Thursday Dec 13 1973 in a Lynwood hospital after a short illness He was born Aug 5 1907 in Akron and married Blanche Long in 1929 in Sioux City They lived there until moving to Lynwood in 1953 Bliss was foreman at Johnson Biscuit Co bread bakery before moving to California Survivors include two sons Ray Lynwood and James Downey Calif two daughters Mrs Richard Mary Zeller Sioux City and Mrs William Theresa Montgomery South Gate Calif a sister Mrs Clarence Vera Peck Lompo Calif and 10 grandchildren
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Harry Bliss
Lynwood
Calif
Sioux City
St. Emydius Catholic Church
Mr. Bliss
Akron
Blanche Long
Bliss
Johnson Biscuit Co
California
Ray
James
Downey
Richard
Mary) Zeller
William
Theresa) Montgomery
South Gate
Clarence
Vera) Peck
Lompoc
Obituary for Ben Fedders of Orange City
Ben Fedders 68 of Orange City died December 15 at Orange City hospital after a long illness. Services December 18 at First Christian Reformed Church, Orange City. Burial in West Lawn Cemetery. Survived by wife Lucy DeVries. three sons George, Marvin, Bernard. three daughters Nelvina DeHaan, Harriet Folkema, Jeanette Wielinga. 21 grandchildren and five great grandchildren. three brothers John Marinus Herman. two sisters Kate Jasper and Grace Dykhuizen. Burial directed by Van Etten funeral home.
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Ben Fedders
Orange City
First Christian Reformed Church
West Lawn Cemetery
van Etten Funeral Home
Mr. Fedders
Lucy DeVries
George
Rapid City
Marvin
Denver
Bernard L
Glenn
Nelvina) DeHaan
Stanley
Harriet) Folkema
Alton
Ernest
Jeanette) Wielinga
John
Marinus
Herman
Kate Jasper
Grace Dykhuizen
Calendar notes and guest visits from local households
Calendar entries show a Christian Women's executive committee meeting at Mrs. Lillian Tordoff's home on 1074 7th Ave SE with times set for April 3 and 9:30 a.m. A Goodwill truck contact is listed for Le Mars with phone numbers 546-5457 and 546-4944 before Tuesday morning to arrange stops. Dinner guests included Mr. and Mrs. Albert Bottsen of Kingsley. Mr. and Mrs. R G Eyres visited their daughter and family, Mr. and Mrs. Carroll Peterson at Glenwood, and relatives in Central City, Nebraska.
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Christian Women’s Executive Committee
Lillian Tordoff
7Th Ave
le Mars
R. G. Eyres
Carroll Peterson
Glenwood
Central City
Neb
Funeral services for Armin Essick 16 Hawarden resident
Funeral services for Armin Johnson Essick 16 of Hawarden were held at 2 p.m. Saturday at the Evangelical Church of North America in Moville with Rev. James Porter presiding. Burial followed in Arlington Cemetery Moville. Warner Funeral Home Spencer directed. Essick, a former East Junior High student, was killed Wednesday in a one car crash near Hawarden.
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Armin Johnson Essick
Hawarden
Sioux City
Moville
Evangelical Church of North America
James Porter
Arlington Cemetery
Warner Funeral Home
Spencer
Young Essick
East Junior High School
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Dick Koerselman
The
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R. E. Hess
Kingsley
John Manson
le Mars Daily, Sentinel
Carter A, Pitts
Verle Matzdorft
Wayne Schipper
le Mars, Merrill, Oyens, Remsen
Plymouth
New York Life Insurance
First
Brickman
Hell
Arie J. Bomgaars
NCS
Rolle
Blake
Edna Rumohr
Albert Bottsen
Darling
Bartels-Landhuis Jewelry
Perey Sar Te Mars
Armin J. Essick
Tom & Jerry MIX
St. Nick
Ginger Bread Houses
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