Vote in the Bicentennial general election
Editorial urges Jones county voters to participate in the November election. It notes no incumbents for county supervisor, highlights a write in sheriff race, and advises careful study of House Districts 22 and 23, Senate District 12, and the U.S. Congress race. It stresses voter turnout as a duty and influence.
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Jones County
Board of Supervisors
District 22
District 23
Senate
U. S
Nancy Shimanek
Iowa
Monticello
Nancy
Oficial Register
Red Book
One of America’s Most Honored Community Newspapers
Monticello Express details its status as a leading community paper published weekly in Monticello Iowa. It notes official city and county roles, archival heritage since 1865, press association memberships, and advertising representatives. Subscriptions vary by region with domestic and overseas rates highlighted.
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America
Monticello Express, Inc
Monticello
Iowa
Monticello Express
Jones County
Iowa Press Association
National Newspaper Association
American Newspaper Representatives, Inc
Joralemon Street
Brooklyn
N. Y
Iowa Press Advertising Service
Des Moines
Jones
Clinton
Cedar
Delaware
Dubuque
Jackson
Linn
United States
National and State Newspaper Excellence Awards Summary
The list outlines multiple awards across categories from National and State levels since 1955. It includes categories such as General Excellence, Typography, Editorials, Service to Agriculture, Special Edition, News Coverage, Photography, Community Service, Best Advertising Idea, Ad Layout Design, Service to Conservation, Good Roads, Best Use of Color, and Personal Columns with varying counts of national and state recognitions.
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Nat'l
Nat’s
Bouquets and Brickbats Editorial on Local Elections
A columnist refrains from endorsing a county candidate while voicing support for sheriff John and District 22 hopeful Nancy Shimanek. The piece notes Paul Ponder’s bid for State Senate District 12 and discusses ballot issues from officials’ credentials to juvenile court handling of OMVUI cases and a correction about Gale Helie’s role at Wood Products.
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Gale Helie
Wood Products
Monticello voters weigh council terms and races
Two candidates seek each ward 2 seat and two vie for the park board in Monticello. Voters also decide on changing council terms to staggered four year terms starting 1973, with half the council elected every two years and two year terms ending in 1975 for the remaining seats.
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Monticello
Park Board
Voices on voting and national duty amid gratitude and doubt
A reflective speech weighs Ford era crisis, unemployment contrasts, and the duty to vote. It urges citizens to exercise rights, seek guidance from a higher power, and recognize responsibilities beyond personal prosperity in a time of turmoil.
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Newa Pen
IWR Press Association
Sheriff’s Post
John
Paul Ponder
Magistrate Court
Betty Wagner
State Conservation Commission
Indian Bluffs
Helen Murray
Ford
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