Safe crossing plan urged for Monticello students
Our view urges strict use of protected crossings for school routes amid busy intersections. It notes roll out stop signs and school stop lights, praises sixth grade safety patrols, and stresses parental guidance to ensure children cross safely on their way to and from school.
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Monticello
Grand Street
St. Matthew Lutheran Church
South Cedar
Washington Streets
Sacred Heart
First
Maple
Highway
Sim
Clover Farm
Carpenter
Sacred Heart School
Highway 38 Improvements Spark Local Pride and Caution
A report on the relocation and resurfacing project along Highway 38 between Monticello and Center Junction highlights easier farm transport, safer driving with a smooth surface and fewer blind corners, and improved regional appearance. Officials warn against misuse while noting a project cost over 325000 dollars and benefits to Oxford Junction Olin Wyoming and Onslow areas.
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Monticello
Scotch Grove
Center Junction
Oxford Junction
Olin
Wyoming
Onslow
Jones County
Their View on What Attracts Industry to a Community
The Maquoketa Community Press argues location factors matter less than community quality. It cites schools, churches, streets, hospitals, and civic spirit as key draws for executives and workers. It notes farmer incomes and parity, then comments on active participation and fault lines in local projects.
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Maquoketa
The Poor Editor Just Can't Win
A reprinted clip from the Memphis Democrat riffs on the fickle view of editors and their work. The piece surveys editor quirks and public expectations, then pivots to school reform notes from Iowa, urging continued study and action for affordable, improved facilities. The item closes with localwp advertising and newspaper masthead details.
Too Many Farmers Move to Town Debate Grows
The Black Hawk County Farm Herald summarizes editorials from a major farm magazine arguing that too many farmers are leaving the land for city life. It notes the risk of unemployment, rising living costs, and calls for government price support as farmers’ net income plunges from 1947–49 levels. Dr. W T Schultz advocates moving to town with aid, while unions push for shorter work weeks.
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W. T. Schultz
Iowa State College
Reorganization Progress in Lyon County Schools
The Rock Rapids Reporter notes one Lyon County district functioning and another ready to start this summer as reorganization speeds up. It cites Little Rock as the first district to reorganize, showing equalized costs with rural areas not rising significantly, signaling a modernized regional education system.
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Lyon County
Little Rock
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