Why Take Chances Why Mills county jail cannot handle high risk inmates
A Mills county editorial argues the county jail is unsafe for maximum security prisoners and urges reviewing the agreement with Pottawattamie authorities. Sheriff Merle Brown was injured during a dramatic escape of two felons, highlighting the risk to officers and the public. The piece calls for a careful case by case evaluation of prisoner types the jail can accommodate.
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Joe Blow
Mills County
Glenwood
Merle Brown
Brown
Eee
Pottawattamie County
San Quentin
Board of Supervisors
Move To Finalize Iowa Senate Work by Sen Cal Hultman
Sen Cal Hultman notes a rush to finalize the Iowa legislature this week as drafts replace formal bills. He warns that unfiled measures could prove disastrous, urges cautious adjournment toward late May or early June, and discusses adoption law rewrite, wage collection bills, budget hearings, and energy policy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cal Hultman
Iowa
House
United States Supreme Court
Energy Policy Council
NFO Farmers Sell Ground Beef and Cheese Direct to Consumers
NFO members offer cheese, ground beef, potatoes and blueberries nationwide through a coordinated program run from Corning. Daily volumes include over 20 000 pounds of cheese, 72 000 pounds of ground beef and 40 000 pounds of potatoes, with plans to grow. The ground beef labeled NFO Farm Fresh Brand is 80 to 83 percent lean and priced under 91 cents per pound. Ground beef is government inspected, without additives, and sold through NFO packing plant channels. Trucks deliver to cities and rural towns. stops include Glenwood on Thursday April 17 from 0 to 1 and Malvern from 2 to 4, with ground beef and cheddar cheese offerings.
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NFO
Corning
NFO Farm
Glenwood
Malvern
Main Street musings mix hotel tales and Malvern Monday
Elizabeth Clarkson Zwart writes of a hotel stay during the Iowa Press convention and the ease of maid service, contrasting lavish comforts with self reliance. A Malvern radio call sparks Monday woes and a prize voice asks about a $275 rebate. Petes from the Iowa Department of Revenue note tax quirks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Des Moines
Iowa
Jackie Onassis
Christina
Kela
Malvern
Eizabeth Clarkson Zwart
D.M. Register
Pete
Iowa Department of Revenue
Chevy
Ford
Reservations Homemaker Tour in Omaha Designer Showhouse
The Homemaker Tour on April 24 includes the Symphony Designer's Show house in Omaha overlooking Happy Hollow Blvd. The mansion redecorated by Iowa Nebraska designers is open April 6–26 with daily events, a boutique, and garden shop. Tour departs Malvern at 9:00, Glenwood at 9:15, visits Meyer Institute and Hilltop House, ends Westroads. Tickets $12. reserve by noon April 23.
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Omaha
Happy Hollow Blvd
Iowa-Nebraska
Jackie Schwartzbaugh
Malvern
Glenwood
Meyer Institute
Hilltop House
Westroads
Racing meet at Silver City Driving Park sponsors prize purses
The Silver City Driving Park Association sponsored a meet featuring trotting pacing and running races with about 3000 dollars in purses. Mr Oaks owned the Silver Crest Breeding Stud and marketed stock for pleasure and business driving, arguing that strong racing lineage indicated desirable qualities for business and push use.
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Silver City
Assault Tops Magistrate Roll in Mills County
Lee Merrill Johnson Glenwood and Dennis Eugene Adams Shenandoah appeared before magistrate Esther Engle in Mills County hearings this week. Johnson faces assault with intent to murder and malicious injury to a motor vehicle with a $5,000 bond on the assault charge and $300 on the vehicle charge. a separate charge of failure to have control of a motor vehicle was continued. Adams was charged with carrying a concealed knife. Several defendants were fined in Engle's court, including Robert Deitchler for public intoxication and Barbara White for parking violations.
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Engles
Lee Merrill Johnson
Glenwood
Dennis Eugene Adams
Mills County
Esther Engle
Johnson
Baurer
Eagles
Robert Eldon Deitchler
Roland C. Lambkin
Iowa
Dean William Stacy
Glen
Steven Allen Hansell
Barbara Gail White
Orlo Ray Jones
Malvern
Perry Joel Cook
Watson
John Watson
Norman Fichter
Tabor
Duane Hawkins
John Rupe
Shenandoah
Edward J. Pitsch
Portsmouth
Pitsch
Howard Clark
Iowa Highway Patrol
H.R. Gregg
James W. Halagarda
Dean Jones
Omaha
Rlichard Edwards
Kenneth Etter
Pacific Junction
Malvern Iowa Town Council Minutes March 3 1975
The Malvern town council met March 3 1975 with all members present and approved February minutes and numerous bills across funds. The council authorized payment of the Scheel Construction waste water project but also discussed EPA NPDES testing with Utility Consultants and adopted a new testing plan with a $50 monthly fee.
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Kemp
Bowers
Burchett
Pierce
Stephens
Viner
General Fund
Malvern Leader
N.W. Bell Tel. Co
Malvern Postoffice
W.R. Byington
Lloyd R. Smith
Malvern Bank
Pauline Harshbarger
Iowa
Jon
Farm Bureau Service
Bill Baer Ford
Ind
Ervin Crouch
Rick Myers
Empl
Sec
Warren Douglas Chemical
Pace Service Co
T.S. McShane Co
Trust and Agency Fund
IPERS
Iowa Empl
Towa Power and Light
LS Rr
Jon’s
Platt Electric
Scheel Construction Company
Utility Consultants, Inc
Unionville
Missouri
Environmental Protection Agency
NPDES
Woodford R. Byington
Malvern Town Marshal Alvin West Terminated by Mayor Kemp
Mayor Kemp informed the Malvern council that on March 5 he terminated Alvin West from the position of town marshal. Council adjourned with Byington and Woodford in attendance at 471 Woodford Road.
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Thurs
Kemp
Alvin West
Malvern
Woodford
Byington
Malvern School Board Meeting April 10 1975
The Malvern School District board met by call on April 10 1975 with President Washburn and directors Boyer Hansen and Sinner present along with Superintendent Jones and Principals Graham and White. Absent was Director Blackburn. They interviewed applicants for first and second grade teaching positions for 1975 76 and accepted Glenda Benema’s resignation as teacher aide effective year end.
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Kemp
Bowers
Burchett
Pierce
Stephens
Viner
Hansen and
Sinner
Jones
Malvern Community
Malvern
Iowa
Washburn
Boyer
Hansen
Graham and
White
Blackburn
Glenda Bennema
Woodford R. Byington
Mills County Judicial Magistrate Appointing Commission Meet
The Mills County Judicial Magistrate Appointing Commission will meet in the Courtroom at the Mills County Court House in Glenwood Town on April 22, 1975 at 2 PM to appoint two magistrates for Mills County for two year terms starting July 1, 1975. Applications in writing may be filed with the Clerk of the District Court. forms may be obtained from the Clerk. Dated April 4, 1975. Leroy H. Johnson, Chairman.
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Mills County Judicial
Court House
Glenwood
Town
Mills’ County
Mills County
District Court
Notice to Bidders Mills County Courthouse Caulking
Mills County Board of Supervisors invites sealed bids for exterior caulking of the Mills County Courthouse in Glenwood Iowa. Bids due May 5 1975 at 10 30 AM with 10 percent bid bond. Specifications available at county office. Bid envelopes must be marked. The board reserves right to reject any bid.
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Mills County
Glenwood
Iowa
Mills County Board
Mills County Board OF Supervisors
Glenn L. Johnson
Mills County Auditor
Malvern Leader
Court costs rise in Mills County following AG ruling
Mills County magistrates hike court costs after a State Attorney General ruling. Minimum fee climbs to 8.50 dollars from 6.50, with 5 dollar filing, 1.50 judgment, 1 taxing costs, 1 satisfaction of judgment. Additional charges of 1 and 2 dollars apply per continuance and hearing.
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Mills County
Towns State Attorney General's Office
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Howard Palmer
Vla
CHE
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P.H. Graham
D.R. Graham
E.D. Edle
FA. Wortman
W.M. Scott
P, Johnson E. Winchester
Malvern Leader Publishing Corp
Main Street
Lows
Randolph
U.S
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Hawaii
Mapii
Congress
Secon
Peter
Tae
Make
Anderson Auto Parts
Ken Michaud
Nishna Sanitary Service
Barco
Public Safety Fund
Barrier Tire Co
Services
Fire Fund
Trustee-Ind
Miller
Robert Jones
Charles McClure
Max Blackburn
Stanley Waller
Lentz Powles
Karl Hertz
Maida McClure
Malvern Lumber Co
Jon's
Farm Bureau‘Service
Iowa Power and Light Co
Essee Robert Malcom
Harold Jones
Gas and Supplies
Collins
Toni’s
Town Western Community College
Ponderosa
Medical Systems Corp
Warren Douglas
Town Power and Light Co
N.W. Bell Tel, Co
Ind. Fund
Orville V. Hardy
Pierce and Stephens
Brdef
Malvern School Dist
Leroy H. Johnson
J. A. Kline
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