We Need More Space for Fire Equipment
Malvern voters face an election next Thursday on building a new structure to house fire and municipal equipment. The proposal would cost up to 20 000 dollars financed by a levy up to 2 mills. The fire department now has three trucks in the old space while seven municipal vehicles crowd the shed, and the community must weigh the tax impact against the need for improved protection.
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Malvern
Munici
Pality
Liberty Memorial
Income Emphasis Over Tax Cuts in Local Farming and Small Business
The article notes farm and self-employed workers pay the most property tax, with calls for more state school aid while avoiding new taxes. It argues higher cattle and hog prices are needed to lift farm income, cites food chains and imports as stressors, and urges reducing herd sizes and improving prices to ease tax pressure, quoting Norman Douglas.
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Towans
Thea
County Farm Bureau
E. W. Burdie
State Department of Public Instruction
Rep Scherle Notes Swing to Smaller House
Rep Scherle analyzes reapportionment in a special session focusing on realigning House and Senate seats. He notes many legislators flip positions for election year reasons while cautioning against generosity that could lock in permanent changes and hinder future representation. He praises Lt. Governor Mooty but criticizes House leadership for city-focused power dynamics.
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Rep. Scherle
Senate
House
Iowa Lawmaker’s Stand on Reapportionment and House Size
A Iowa official decries reapportionment as a political tool harming small counties. He opposes a conference committee plan, favors a small House around 110 members and a 50 member Senate, and pledges to pursue due process, potential court action, stays, and preservation of existing districts until Supreme Court rulings. He stresses minority protection and a balance of population and area.
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Conference Committee
United States
Senate
House
Hach County
Iowa
United States Supreme Court
Nebraska
Conference committee seeks reapportionment compromise
As the two houses fail to agree on redistricting a conference committee is attempting to craft a compromise plan. The unsigned opinion notes the stalemate and the lawmakers hope for resolution before publication.
Malvern Leaders Debate State Senate and House Plans
In Malvern Iowa discussions linger over legislative apportionment as 56 senators and a large House are considered. Proposals compare Bay Plan with 129 or 113 members, weighing county representation, costs, and potential blocs, while Mills and Fremont counties illustrate how county sizes affect districting and competitiveness. The speaker remains hopeful a fair plan will emerge after conference committees and further deliberation.
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Polk County
Woodbury
Linn
Black Hawk
Scott
Senate
Polk
Mills
Fremont
Fremont County
Mills County
Letter to the editor on pool debate and public needs
A reader criticizes Hol Edie for comparing a swimming pool to the municipal water plant and library, arguing the water system is essential. The writer urges focusing on pool support and civic turnout, notes kids’ views may mislead, and endorses a motivational idea and a reading recommendation.
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Hol ‘Edie
Edie
Edis
Appreciation for Feb 23 60th Anniversary Coverage
Mrs Vernon Johnson writes to the Emerson Methodist church praising APPRECIATED PUBLICITY for generous detailed publicity of the Feb 23 60th Anniversary observance of the church and WSCS. She expresses deep gratitude for ongoing coverage and support from the editor.
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Methodist Church
WSCS
Vernon Johnson
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Faith
John Donne
Norman Douglas
the Malvern Leader
RA Wortman
Congress
Imogene
Randolph and
Tabor
Scherle A
William J. Scherle
Bill Mooty
Catansfi
Elit’ Piri
Earl Bass
Good Grain Company
Harbor Feed & Grain Henderson
Vern Lisle
Fremont, Mills, Page Counties
HE Malvern
Eddie Collins
Cudahy & Spencer Pack
Tut
Silver Creek
James Webb Young
Rafferty Mobil
Glenwood
Mansfield
Malvern, IA
C.l
Bud Hertz
Fire Department
Malvern Town Council
Levy
Malvern Volunteer Fire Department
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