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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 08, 1976
Page
2
The Monticello Express urges reader participation as school board elections approach on Sept 14 with candidate filing July 11 through Aug 5. It notes boards govern public schools, decide curricula and staffing, and face increased demands with teacher collective bargaining, inviting support for capable candidates.
Dr. Lee Kolmer of Iowa State University argues the nation is depleting its farming savings as inflation dulls funding for agricultural research. Iowa spends 53 cents per $1,000 of ag products versus higher regional levels, while nationally research capacity has eroded since 1969. He says growing future food requires renewed federal policy and funding to close the gap between yield potential and current experimental results.
The Express acknowledges confusion over a Donald D. Starks case lacking addresses, clarifying it is not the Monticello resident. A letter requests consistent address inclusion. Local updates celebrate repainting on East Grand street and preview upcoming Jones County Bicentennial events and a bouquet praising Dale Hackett and organizers.
Five years ago a strike began at Energy Manufacturing Co in Monticello after a July 1 deadline passed during month long negotiations. The factory is shut with no shipments or receipts while office staff continue operations.
Official Monticello and Jones county newspaper since 1865 lists publication schedule every Thursday and post office details. Subscriptions cost $8.50 within several Iowa counties and $11.00 elsewhere. servicemen rate $8.50 worldwide. Advertising handled by American Newspaper Representatives and Iowa Press Advertising Service.
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