Amish Energy Use Defies Crisis With Simple Living
Iowa Amish communities near Oelwein show no energy shortage impact as windmills, wood heat, and horse-drawn transport replace modern power. About 125 families, 700 people, rely on hand pumped water, wood heated schools, and fuel-free farming while noting rising prices elsewhere.
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Iowa
America
Dan Borntreger
Chris Robers
Oelwein
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Borntreger
Switzerland
Snow Emergency Route Program Explained by Muscatine Officials
City officials in Muscatine outlined the Snow Emergency Route Program to keep traffic open during heavy snowfall. A snow emergency will be declared by the street superintendent based on weather, with a two hour public notice and a 7 am to 10 pm declaration window. Parking will be banned on designated streets marked No parking During Snow Removal to maintain a minimum transportation network. Officials urge residents to monitor radio KWPC and The Muscatine Journal for updates.
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Muscatine Journal
Preliminary report on Conesville plane crash
The NTSB released initial findings from the Nov 11 Conesville crash that killed two Iowa City men. Lead investigator D C Valia said no evidence of any mechanical failure or external influence was found at this stage.
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Muscatine Journal Circulation Information
If your carrier fails to deliver call the Muscatine Journal circulation department at 263 2331 between 3 30 p m and 6 40 p m Mondays through Fridays and on Saturdays advance Students pay 17 50 for nine months and receive daily service from 2 30 to 4 30 p m The Muscatine Journal is published daily except Sundays and holidays by Lee Enterprises at 301 Elvd St Muscatine Iowa 52761 It is a second class matter under act of March 1879 and uses AP news dispatches exclusively for local news publication.
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Subscription Rates and Aircraft Crash Report
Subscription rates listed for Muscatine and distant towns with daily and yearly options. The text also covers an aviation crash investigation led by Valle, stating weather was good and the plane stalled prior to impact, with NTSB findings forthcoming and two local victims named from Town City.
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NTSB
Washington, D.C
Public cooperation aids snow emergency efforts in Monroe
Rod Milburn tied the world record in the 60 yard high hurdles with a 6.8 clock in the Northeast Louisiana University Indoor Track Meet. Public cooperation in complying with the snow emergency declaration helps speed snow removal and keeps traffic flowing through the community.
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Monroe
Rod Milburn
Northeast Louisiana University
Handicapped Craft Sale Continues at Muscatine Plaza
A new van-load of hand crafted items made by disabled artists arrived over the weekend at Muscatine Plaza. All proceeds from the sale support the disabled craftsmen who created the items.
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Muscatine Plaza
Muscatine planning and zoning meet on proposed public safety sites
The Muscatine Plan and Zoning Commission will meet at 7 p.m. Tuesday in council chambers. City administrator Charles W. Coules will present proposed public safety building and a secondary wastewater treatment plant as part of city facilities planning. Rezoning requests and lot redivisions are also on the agenda. Bandag expands via two acquisitions impacting independent truckers and fleet maintenance.
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Muscatine City Hall
Charles W. Coules
Fire damages Muscatine Power Boat Club office
A fire damaged the second story office area of the Muscatine Power Boat Club with smoke elsewhere. The Muscatine Fire Department was dispatched at about 3:08 a.m. Sunday. A desk wall and ceiling suffered fire damage. the cause remained undetermined.
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