Land values rise sharply in Iowa farm land
Iowa farm land values climbed a record 233 dollars per acre in the year ending November 1, lifting the statewide average to 989 dollars. Fifty one counties exceed 1000 per acre, led by Grundy and Hamilton at 1568. High grade land up 33.3 percent, driven by north central gains.
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Ames
Iowa
Iowa State University
Grundy
Hamilton
Iowa Agriculture and Home Economics Experiment Station
North Central
West Central
Northeast
Central
Northwest
Southeast
East Central
Southwest
South Central
Iowa farmers to face chemical certification requirements
Iowa farmers will need pesticide certification under a federal act extended to Oct 1 1977. Private and commercial applicators must pass a written exam or equivalent, with fees set by the state at five and ten dollars respectively. State plans include school courses starting January for private and February for commercial applicators, with three year permits beginning Oct 1 1977.
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Des Moines
IDPA
Iowa
Gerald Ford
Towa
J.D. Hook
Hook
Environmental Protection Agency
EPA
John C. Wicklund
Kansas City
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
65Th General Assembly
Extension Service
Stategriculture Department
Welfare cost jump to 40 million over 19 months in Iowa
Iowa's welfare rolls grow rapidly triggering a projected 40 million overrun in 19 months. Legislative Fiscal Director Gerry Rankin says 10 million more is needed this year and 30 million more next year, mainly to keep up with demand in ADC and Medicaid.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Legislative
Gerry Rankin
State Department of Social Services
Rankin
Kidnappers Hold Detroit Bank Manager in Abduction
FBI said a 25 year old assistant bank manager James Crawford abducted on arrival at National Bank of Detroit branch remains unreleased. Reports said a 250000 dollar ransom was available but no money has changed hands and officials await word from the two abductors.
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Detroit
FBI
James Crawford
Crawford
Grosse Point
National Bank of Detroit
Detroit News
Press and public trust in journalism in Muscatine
A set of Muscatine residents share views on the American press and its role in society. Mrs. Paul Lighton urges more government transparency while Bill Crafton criticizes sensationalism. James Sorenson notes bias is inevitable, and Linda Pace praises documentaries and accurate reporting despite limits.
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Joseph Pulitzer
Agnew
Thomas Jefferson
John Tyler
Muscatine
America
Paul Lighton
Logan St
James Sorenson
Parkington Dr
Irene
Eastern Iowa
Glen
Linda) Pace
Mulberry Ave
United States
Deeds Transfer In Muscatine Area Real Estate Deals
A series of warranty deeds record transfers in Muscatine. James E. and Janice E. Willits and William A. Sr. and Ruth A. Coutant exchange interests in Canon and Batterson's East Lawn Addition. Additional deeds convert Dean K. and Charlene K. Van Acker to Charles L. and Joeanne Kitchen in Dermorest's 2nd Addition.
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James E
Janice E. Willits
Lawrence Eugene
Kathy L. Willits
William A. Sr
Ruth A. Coutant
Canon
Batterson
East Lawn
City of Muscatine
James Edward
Lawrence Eugene Willits
Canon and
Dean
Charlene K. van Acker
Charles L
Joeanne
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Crafton
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