West Liberty forms sewage plant pact with Louis Rich Foods
After two years of dispute West Liberty and Louis Rich Foods Inc reach a $23 million sewer treatment plant agreement. City to finance 20 percent of capital costs plus two bond issues to cover $459,600 not funded by grants. Eighty percent of the project is federally and state funded.
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West Liberty
Louis Rich Foods Inc
City Atformey
Jim Keele
Louis Rich
Louis Rich Foods, Inc
L M students on honor roll announced for secondary schools
L M Junior High and High School honor rolls list 7th grade Robin Beneda through Mike Turner, 8th grade names include Brenda Alloway Angela Atkins and others, 9th grade Greg Bramwell through Jil Ziegenhorn, 10th grade Mona Barnes through Twila Wolfe, 11th grade Tin Carlson through Kathy Wittman, and 12th grade Rodney Allen through Linda Wilson.
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LETTS
L-M
Robin Beneda
David Cassidy
Jeff Crowe
Tere’ Devenny
Keening Durbar
Suzie Goddard
Michelle Guldenpfenning
Lesa Hamilton
Lori Hallenbeck
Diane Houtz
Lori Howard
Jerry Kirk
Jane Landon
Kelly Orson
Jos McCleary
Sendra Peterson
Tammy Porter
Angela Ranberger
Jane Reimers
Mark Sewell
John Shipp
Brenda Alloway
Angela Atkins
Lora Bek
Lora Briggs
Duane Carpenter
Matt Carter
Debra Cox
Linda Crooks
Vicky DeWitt
Dick Crowbaugh
Jeff Dunbar
Dianna Finley
Kim Foor
Michalte Little
Mark Meeker
Mike Miller
Joan Oberhous
Sean O'Toole
Ruth Perkins
Kelly Ammers
Diane Steinberg
Kim Thompson
Mike Turner
Greg Bramwell
Robert Carlson
Ronda Carpenter
Ginette Crooks
Dikki Gifford
Carolyn Jeopard
Tony Oberhous
Tracey O'Hare
Greg O'Toole
Gina Reimers
Judy Raehs
Kim Shettler
Keith Townsley
Linda Wilson
Jil Ziegenhorn
Wilton honor roll lists released for grades 6 to 12
Wilton High and Junior High announce honor roll names across grades 6 through 12. The high school 12th grade includes Don Babrack, Renee Baker, Ruby Baker, Mark Begey, Sharon Bockwoldt, Linda Bahnsack, and others. 10th and 9th grades list Arenda Boyd, Sandra DeVore, Kevin Giese, Sean Gordon, Shelley Gregory, plus many more. Junior high sections show 6th grade and 8th grade quarter and semester runners with numerous students such as Brenda Bohnsock, Paul Brown, Lori Crane, Todd Grunder, Mark Maurer, Shelly Qwens, Kris Randolph, and others.
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Wilton
Don Babrack
Renee Baker
Ruby Baker
Mark Begey
Sharon Bockwoldt
Linda Bahnsack
Paula Crumm
David Einfeldt
Debbie Geering
Cathy Grunder
John Grunder
Denise Hartley
Kathy Heinich
Dean Herr
Kay Hinkhouse
Rick Horo
Sally Hubler
Nick Kunzelman
Hans Kristensen
Krista McQuillen
Debbie Chon
Brent Proce Jor
Kevin Seamer
Terri Steffen
Barbara Torrence
Vth Grade
Jim Bishop
John Brown
Kim Donahan
Deanna Drumm
Teresa Freeman
Matt Friedl
Tina Garvin
Donna Graber
Theresa Grunder
Chris Hansen
Howard Hilton
Tami Hunzelman
Duane King
Mark Koouse
Jim Villge
Gina Lickridge
Deborah Maurer
Lori Maurer
Joel Haag
Alan Hilton
Dolef Acroff
Bayid Oveson
Mark Qwans
Donna Watson
Brenda Bohnsock
Paul Brown
Lori Crane
Todd Grunder
Mark Maurer
Shelly Qwens
Kris Randolph
Missy Schneckloth
Tracey Sternar
Stephanie Wing
Semestan
Brenda Bohnsack
Todd Grinder
Mitsy Schnackroth
Tracey Sterner
Doug Dvorak
Andy Friedl
Jeff Gordon
Brian Gundar
Keith Jasperson
Pam Sohnsack
Gilian Gunder
Ron Hartman
Orb Bronner
Kelli Caffery
Mike Olen
Kathy Funderburk
Bana Garvin
Kay Garvin
Koy Grunder
Jeff Kaufmann
Dianne Meyer
Staci Owens
Dominique Bohringer
Deb Bronner
Mike Dietz
Dena Garvin
Jeff Koutmann
Bruce Lobire
Bobbi Morrison
Staci Qwans
Julie Reed
Columbus Alumni Banquet Draws Close to 150 Attendees
Columbus alumni gathered at Columbus High School for their annual banquet with nearly 150 present. Oldest attendee was Evan Rees from the class of 1921. Farthest travelers were Max Todd of Fort Lauderdale and Bob Enke of Phoenix. 50th and 25th reunion classmates from 1927 and 1952 were noted, with Darlene and Cecil Allen in charge of registrations. entertainment by Jay Hauenstein and Rob Leonhard.
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Columbus Jct
Columbus
Columbus High School
Evan Rees
Max Todd
Fort Lauderdale
Fla
Bob Enke
Phoenix
Ariz
Geraldine Anderson Houseal
Muscatine
Agnes Bell Duncan
Buffalo
Marie Foster Smith
Columbus Junction
Lucy Hanft Fletcher
Burlington
Marie Kemp
Margaret House
al Morgan
Columbus City
Florence Pretz Harbison
Ft. Lauderdale
Darlene
Cecil Allen
Jay Hauenstein
Rob Leonhard
Area students earn degrees at University of Iowa
About 1,400 area graduates completed work for May degrees at the University of Iowa. Names span Muscatine and nearby towns, with graduates in fields from mechanical engineering and nursing to education, business, social work, and medicine. Notable attendees include Craig Wayne Clausen, Joseph Martin Woodhouse, Judith Ann Stitely, and Britt G. Wilson among many others.
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University of Iowa
Muscatine
Atolissa
Craig Wayne Clausen
Conesville
Boyd Richard Buser
Mustating
Mary Beth Bready
Oscar Enrique Ferreiro
Jay Scott Huff
David Anthony Parks
Dionet Elaine Sandburg
Mary Koy Wilson
Constance Willing Leimkueler
Steven Max McGuire
Donna Marie Axel Baumgardner
Jerome Robert Marthater
Frances Betty Atkins
Educatio
Richard Dewayna Baylion
Fredda Dee Cocklin
Charles Nelson Cropp
Barbara Sharon Hagens
John Stephen McKee
David Eugene Panther
Sherryton Woodhouse
Ronald William Avil
Patricia Ann Smith
Joseph Martin Woodhouse
Judith Ann Stitely
Paul Fredrit Biere
Patricia Jean Blogm
Robert Francis Wells
Steven Dean Conner
Richard Dean Lay
Gary Lee Ackerson
Robert John Amidon
Ruth Anne Evans
Walcott
Susan Roy Liebke
Was Liberty
Daniel Thomas Mortman
Britt G. Wilson
Michael Howard Palmer
West Liberty sees two arrests this weekend
West Liberty police report two arrests for alcohol impairment and public intoxication. Daniel Shields, 19, West Liberty, charged with operating a motor vehicle under the influence. Esteven Corlla charged with public intoxication. Pete Martinez Jr., West Liberty, charged June 7 with criminal trespass and assault with intent to commit bodily injury from a June 4 incident at the Pub. David Perez, 19, Muscatine, arrested on a warrant for failing to appear on a no driver license charge from January. In Columbus Junction, Future Homemakers elect officers for next year. Sharie Wilson president, Susan Pretz vice president, Donna Luithly secretary, Sherri Lorack treasurer, Mindy Hunnicutt recreation chair, Sandy Becie historian, Angie Thompkins music chair. Duane Crossett earns AAS in agricultural mechanics at Kirkwood. Cub Scout Pack 17 notes awards and rank advancements.
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West Liberty
Daniel Shields
Esteven Corlla
Pete Martinez Jr
Martinze
David Perez
Muscatine
Columbus Junction
Columbus Community High School
Sharie Wilson
Susan Pretz
Donna Luithly
Sherri Lorack
Mindy Hunnicutt
Sandy Becie
Angie Thompkins
Duane Crassett
Duane Crossett
Kirkwood Community College
Cedar Rapids
Aquatic safety seminar set in Columbus Junction area
An aquatic safety seminar will be held June 17 18 and 19 with Fontaine Piper of Northeast Missouri State University as guest speaker. Workshops cover drownproofing small craft safety and CPR first aid. open to the public with free meals provided and no certification offered.
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Columbus Jct
Fontaine Piper
Northeast Missouri State University
Kirksville
United Methodist Church
Pork Producers Set Event at West Liberty Fairgrounds
West Liberty hosts Muscatine County Pork Producers Appreciation Days for District 8 on June 15. A queen contest starts at 4 30 p m with Paula Drumm competing for the district title, followed by a free pork dinner at 6 00 p m and a program after. District 8 spans Scott Cedar Clinton Linn Jackson Johnson Jones and Muscatine counties.
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Muscatine County
West Liberty Fairgrounds
Paula Drumm
District 8
Scott
Cedar
Clinton
Linn
Jackson
Johnnson
Jones
Muscatine
Letts Hazel Thingsor community notes and visits
Letts United Methodist Women met at Marian Lee home with assistance from Mary Hafner and Peggy Colton. Reports were given by Corita McCormac and a quiz by Rev. Gamble. No July or August meeting planned. Garden club meets Friday at Grace Hoopes home with Ollie Wright and Vinnie Turkington assisting. Philathea Class meets Wednesday at Edith Estle home with Velma Mentink assisting. MORNING SUN reports a Remington 1200 shotgun stolen from Tom Lappe’s pickup within the last 7 to 10 days. Also missing was the gun case. Mr. and Mrs. Bill Orr and two children from Lincoln, Nebraska visiting this week with Mrs. Lester Orr at Lake Odessa. Margaret Reaney returns from year as housemother at Gamma Phi Sorority House in Iowa City and visits Ruth Kaney in Des Moines. Sally McGinnis returns to California after visiting her parents. Beverly Greene of Osage Beach visits her parents. Dr. and Mrs. Kenneth Carrell vacation at Lake Chetac, Jarrett Peters patient at Mt. Pleasant Memorial Hospital.
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Columbus Junction
Bill Orr
Lincoln
Neb
Lester Orr
Lake Odessa
Margaret Reaney
Gamma Phi
Iowa City
Des Moines
Ruth Kaney
Sally McGinnis
California
William McGinnis
Beverly Greene
Osage Beach
Bill Greene
Kenneth Carrell
Lake Chetac
Wisconsin
Jarrett Peters
Mt. Pleasant Memorial Hospital
Grandview Visitors From Colorado And Wyoming
Evelyn Wilson and Steve Wilson of Denver along with Sue Wilson of Cheyenne and Mrs. Arthur Swartwaut of Parker visited relatives at the Walter Hammer home in Grandview. Ralph Gailing listed contact numbers.
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Grandview
Evelyn Wilson
Steve Wilson
Denver, Colo
Sue Wilson
Cheyenne
Wyo
Arthur Swartwaut
Parker, Colo
Walter Hammer
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Corey Nichols
Chris Oberhaus
Danita Ogier
Phyllis Schweitzer
Jerry Shipp
JoAnn Spitznegle
Randy Townsley
Jennifer Trullinger
Twila Wolfe
Tin Carlson
Lisa Carter
Tom Cox
Mary Dickinson
Diree Jacobs
Bonnie Landon
Tom Jongon
Teresa Lewis
Kelly McGovern
Ann Oberhaus
Perry Dihmer
Tom O'loole
Debbie Soderman
Janell Sywassink
Janice Sywassink
Kathy Wittman
Rodney Allen
Scat Siri
Don Bromwell
Trish Corral
Sue Fuller
Bryan Harvey
Rhea Harvey
Stott Harvey
Sandy Lowe
Brian Meeker
Clay Nichols
Dennis Rowe
Rey Thompson
Chris Townsley
Dorin Vonacker
Kevin Wilson
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William Joseph Hargrafen
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Micheal Eugene Schrock
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Gary Keller
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Mike Peters
Tracey Lukins
Robert Conklin
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Liccie Carrell
Theresa Clevenger
Steve Coon
Lisa Friis
Lori Sriggs
Julie Hamilton
Diane Harris
Kenny Hoag
Linda Ibbotson
Brian Jones
Tammy Xing
Curt (Arkin
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Karen Mendenhall
Duane Milder
Julie Murdock
Lynn
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Jackie Bennett
Mat Clark
Joanne Davis
Deena Dicks
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Terry Gregan
Caral Harbison
Janice Jennings
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Angie MecKune
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Teresa Murry
Duane Orr
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Patsy Pugh
Mark Atesser
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Mark Noble
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Roberta Conklin
Betty Conklin
Susanna Circle
Colonial Manor
Union Circle Hobby Club
Wapello
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Edna Dunsmore
James Carey
Hickory Drive
Robert Griffin
Omaha
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Paul Buffington
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Pork Producers
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Tom Lappe
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