Dream turns to nightmare in plane crash near Moulton
A new four passenger Ryan Navion purchased by Wayne Bassett Gary Harris and Randy Harris crashed after takeoff from Moulton airport Thursday evening. Bassett 48 Harris 33 were in critical and fair condition respectively while Randy Harris 21 died. FAA investigators arrived and will issue findings in about a week.
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Creston, Laws
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Davis County Hospital
Bloomfield
Randy Harris
Gary Hertis
Federal Aviation Authority
Last half of duck season opens October 22 in Iowa
Iowa Conservation Commission reminds hunters the last portion of the upland duck season opens at sunrise October 22 and runs 37 days through November 27 with sunrise to sunset hours. A point system sets daily bag and possession limits. daily bags range one to ten ducks, with higher totals reachable via points. Canvasbacks and redheads on the Mississippi River remain closed.
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Iowa
Iowa Conservation Commission
Mississippi River
Bob Barratt
Barratt
Parent Night at Moravia High Football Game
Spotlight notes invite public to events this week including Parent's Night at Friday's Moravia football game with honored parents. Introductions begin 7:20 at the northeast field corner. Also scheduled are a How to Live by Faith seminar at Rathbun Lake View Chapel, a 6 PM Saturday Chinese Auction at the Moravia High School, and a Fall Festival Corn Games at Moravia Community Building starting 7 PM.
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Moravia High School
Moravia
Bus trip planned by Monroe County Farm women
The Monroe County Farm Bureau women plan a one day bus trip to Northeast Town on Tuesday December 25. They will visit Bely Bros Clocks and the Norwegian Museum, with a possible shopping center stop. Bus cost is $14 plus individual admission and meals. Departs 5:30 a.m. from Albia Farm Bureau Office. Call 724-3532 or 932-2611 for details.
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Moravia Mohawks Shine at Octoberfest Ottumwa Parade
Moravia Marching Mohawks performed in the 3rd annual Octoberfest parade in Ottumwa on October 1. Miss Sherri Easter served as Band Queen candidate, later listed as Princess among 10 contestants, with Majorette Brenda Johnson earning 2nd in the Lorden Baton Twirling Contest among 6 competitors. The group did not compete due to time constraints, yet received strong praise for their performance along the parade route.
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Brenda
Roast Beef Potatoes and Gravy Meal Menu
A Friday meal listing shows options including roast beef potatoes and gravy with vegetable salad and dessert. The note mentions Friday, Oct 28 and cooks choice.
October Pork Month Prompts Heavier Hog Weights in Iowa
The piece notes corn at $1.60 per bushel or less tempts Iowa pork producers to market heavier hogs. Four factors shape the decision: market discounts for heavier hogs, cost of gain, and producer-specific considerations, with Iowa State University extension animal scientist Phil Spike outlining them.
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Iowa
Phil Spike
Iowa State University Extension Animal Scientist
Spike
Brunow to Seek Auditor Nomination at Friday Event
Iowa State Representative John Brunow will announce his bid for the Democratic nomination for Auditor of State this Friday evening October 21. The Centerville legislator, active in Social Services Transportation and Law Enforcement budgeting, will speak at 6:30 p.m. at the National Motor Inn in Des Moines near the Jefferson Jackson Dinner. A fundraising reception follows.
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Democratic Party
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Centerville
National Motor Law
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President Carter
National Motor Inn
Sackett to Speak at Moravia High School Oct 27
Bob Sackett admissions counselor from Central College in Pella Iowa will visit Moravia Community High School on Thursday October 27 to speak with prospective students for the 1978 79 year. He will discuss liberal arts progress and have brochures and catalogs for majors on campus and branch campuses in Austin England France Spain Wales and Mexico.
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Central College
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Iowa
Moravia Community High School
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Spain
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Mexico
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Judy) Harris
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