Iowa bill would let seniors ride school buses in and out of season
A proposed Iowa bill would allow senior citizens to use school buses outside the school season and on regular routes raising concerns about insurance costs and safety. The editorial notes Senator Guy Gillette's death, praises his independence, and argues for targeted senior services like meals on wheels rather than expansive bus use. It urges private transportation plans and local testing of programs while calling for careful review of federal costs and program efficacy.
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Iowa
Assembly
Guy Gillette
Gillette
Franklin Roosevelt
Commissioner of Public Safety
Michael Sellers
Tracis
Iowa Crime Computer Bank
Road Use Tax Change Sparks Assembly Debate
The 65th General Assembly session shows a split over keeping the road use tax fund intact. Proponents cite highway needs and economic efficiency, while opponents urge funds for elderly aid and property tax relief. A proposed compromise suggests a one cent gas tax rise while restoring 10 percent share to the General Fund.
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General Assembly
House of Representatives
Senate
Ray
Senate Agri culture hearing highlights farm program fears
At the Washington hearing on February 27, over 200 NFO members attended with Farmers Union and Iowa Grain Association allies. Senators Talmage Dole Clark Humphrey voiced concerns about impounded funds, production limits, and price supports. NFO leaders urged a stronger Farm Act as witnesses from Texas, Minnesota, and South Dakota shared farm financials. Next week promises NFO testimony.
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Senate Agriculture Committee
Washington, D.C
NFO
Farmers Union
Iowa Grain Association
Talmage
Georgia
Dole
Kansas
Curtis
Nebr
Bellman
Okla
Young
No. Dak
Humphrey
Minn
Clark
Town
McGovern
So. Dak
Eagleton
National Farmers Organization
Iowa
Nebraska Farmers Union
Texas
Dak
Malvern Village Social Notes Doings in Omaha Visit
Mrs Anna Hopp spent the week end with Mr and Mrs Floyd Stouder in Omaha. Mr and Mrs Floyd Ricker Herman Neb spent Thursday with Mrs Sophie Roberson. Mr and Mrs Stephen Barker Omaha Nebr called on Mrs Goldie Armstrong Sunday afternoon.
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Anna Hopp
Floyd Stouder
Omaha
Floyd Ricker
Herman
Neb
Sophie Roberson
Stephen Barker
Nebr
Goldie Armstrong
Weather and politics mix in springtime musings and fear
A satire laden column blends weather jokes with a sharp critique of Iowa lawmakers pushing TRACIS, a broad citizen dossier system. It warns of unregulated data gathering, no safety rules, and potential abuse by police and agencies. The piece questions constitutional fit in a democracy.
Iowa asks public to vote on privacy and crime controls
A letter argues against aggressive policing and surveillance measures in Iowa. It questions the need for widespread government access to personal data and urges strong public opposition before a forthcoming four vote. The writer warns of a chilling effect and appeals to residents to speak up.
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Iowa
Libraries Measure Moves Through Senate On Special Order
Senator Cal Hultman reports Senate passage of multiple bills this week. A drug abuse rehabilitation program bill was approved, and a bill allowing senior citizen groups to rent school buses with district consent passed. Bingo and midway games were legalized at fairs under a referendum. A reform to consolidate three state libraries under one head passed, reducing duplication and staff. Next week, TRACIS controls tightening will be acted on.
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Senate
Another Opinion Jones Warns of Negotiations Bill
MCS Supt Jack Jones warns that professional negotiations threaten local control of education in Iowa. He urges taxpayers to write to state lawmakers Calvin Hultman Laverne Schroeder and Lillian McElroy voicing opposition and highlighting risks seen in Chicago St Louis and Philadelphia.
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Jones
Bill
MCS
Jack Jones
General Assembly
Iowa
W.R. Rabedeaux
Wilton Junction
Rabedeaux
ISEA
Afl-Cio
Chicago
St. Louis
Philadelphia
Calvin Hultman
C-O State House
Des Moines
Laverne W. Schroeder
Lillian McElroy
Foliar Fertilization Topic At Adult Farmer Class
Adult Farm Class will discuss foliar fertilizer application this Monday evening March 12 at 7 30 p m. Ed Walters of Na Churs Plant Food Company will explain foliar spraying technique and how sprays trigger growth, improve nutrient use, size, yield and maturity. Meeting at the Vo Ag building in Malvern.
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Ed Walters
Na-Churs Plant Food Company
Wal
Ters
Vo-Ag
Malvern
Busy Bees 4-H Club Holds Joint Meeting with Valentine Tea
Regular Busy Bees 4-H club meeting merged with a Valentine Tea session. Members shared projects, discussed upcoming activities, and enjoyed refreshments in a community gathering hosted by the club advisers.
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Busy Bees
Mills Count and Imp ene ad rates notice
Advertising rates and subscription prices listed for Mills Count and Randolph area and nationwide rates. One year five dollars locally, six months three dollars, three months two dollars, two years eight fifty. Elsewhere six dollars per year, four dollars six months, ten fifty two years. Single copy twenty five cents by mail. Classified and display rates and reader notices included.
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Impene
Randolp
United States
Alaska
Hawaii
Tibet
Board of Thanks
Maher Family Meeting Plans Omaha Trip And Activities
Donna Christensen presided at the home of Kim Kala and Kelli Maher. Members discussed the Jamboree and a trip to Omaha Westroads. Linda Costello spoke on home improvement and Donna Christensen presented Listening With Your Ears.
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Kim
Kala
Kelli Maher
Donna Christensen
Omaha Westroads
Linda Costello
David Angus
Hawaii
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Good Old USA
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Cal Hultman
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