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Community notes and reforms stir DeWitt and Malvern
A lengthy column recalls community efforts in DeWitt and Malvern centered on safer roads, improved parks like Paddock Park, and cheaper recreation. It recounts Fourth of July events, horse versus car debates, a sheriff’s quick crime solve, school funding debates, and a revived drivers license bill with a 25 cent fee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raymond Ratledge
Webster County
Mempers
Senate
Rey the Lone
Legislative Committee
State University of Iowa
State Board of Education
H. B. Carrell
Byron G. Allen
Gen. E. Miller
Frank C. Byers
Doran
Baird
House
Finance Committee
General Assembly