Democracy in Action Solves Jones County Supervisor Vacancy
Our view praises the Jones county supervisor vacancy process after Henry Rickels' death in Anamosa. It notes the Republican Central Committee’s role in screening candidates, the three county officials' leadership, and the eventual selection of Robert Alden of Wyoming as a majority compromise. The piece defends democratic pressure as a necessary force and highlights clarity about who chairs the appointment group.
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Jones County
Henry Rickels
Ansmosa
Rickels
Republican Central Committee
G.O.P
Republican Committee
Anamosa
Mr. Rickels
Anamosan
D. BE
Brickley
Board of Supervisors
Herman Helgens
Monticello
Robert Alden
Wyoming
Alden
G.O.P. Committee
Join the Greater Monticello Committee for City Growth
Monticello merchants and professionals are urged to renew or join the Greater Monticello Committee. The group aims to pool ideas and promote cooperation to boost the entire city, with individual business success tied to Monticello’s growth.
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Monticello
Greater Monticello Committee
G.M.C
Greater Monticello
Highway tolls warn Iowans to drive safely
An Iowa columnist laments a rising highway death toll predicting about 700 lives lost this year. With 635 deaths already this year the piece urges cautious driving and safe car control as the only way to reverse the trend.
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Gene Byers
Iowa
Monticello
Publicity Policy On Minors In Traffic Fines Questioned
A Monticello editorial questions whether The Express should refrain from naming minors under 18 who are fined for traffic violations. The piece argues name publication can act as real punishment and deter repeat offenses, while acknowledging protection may shield youths from learning accountability. It warns against hiding youth missteps indefinitely.
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the Express
C. F. Shimanek
Monticello
Justice of the Peace
Shimanek
Express
Maynard shop keeper praises Monticello youths after pheasant hunt
A Maynard Iowa shop keeper Lois F. Sorg commends six Monticello high school boys for a November pheasant hunt in Payette county. She recalls their pleasant conduct in her store and notes their distance from home. The letter appears alongside other reader remarks praising youth and critiquing economic competition.
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the Express
Maynard
Payette County
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