Culver Comments on House Reforms and Outlook
Congressman John Culver argues the House has regained vitality after years of rigidity. He cites reforms like limiting subcommittee chairmanships, public voting records, and expanded caucus access, but notes many issues remain. He praises consumer and environmental groups and Common Cause while urging continued modernization for 20th century governance.
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Southeast Asia
Iowa
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Elkader hires new policeman and approves town projects
Elkader council hired Ronald Hilsenbeck 25 of Oelwein as the new policeman, to begin June 20 after police academy training with 14 months experience. The panel also named Tri-State Engineering of Manchester to oversee paving in two new housing additions, approved renting the Rec recreation Park concession stand to Robert Bankes for $150 for a year, and discussed a town employee health insurance program with several options under consideration.
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Elkader
Ronald Hilsenbeck
Oelwein
Hilsenbeck
Police
Tri-State Engineering
Manchester
Recreation Park
Robert Bankes
Independence Industrial Development Corp Nominates Officers
Seek corporation officer candidates for Independence Special nominations are open for the Independence Industrial Development Corp board. Five directors will be elected to the 15 member board for three year terms. Ballots go to stockholders by June 18 and must be returned by June 29. new directors will take office July 1 and the annual meeting is July 28 at Wapsipinicon Golf Club with speaker Robert Rigler, banker and highway commissioner.
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Independence
Independence Industrial Development Corp
Murray Sorg
Jack Gales
Ira Garwood
al Lynes
Oliver Greenley
Wayne Miller
Elmer Asher
Frank Craig
Wapsipinicon Golf Club
Robert Rigler
New Hampton
Aurora Briefs Note Local Visits and Visitors
Lyle Slater of Central City visited his grandmother Mrs Alta Slater on Wednesday. Mrs Jetn Thimmesch, Gary and Jackie were kilers in Waterloo. Mrs Cecil Rohnson visited friends in Delwein Tuesday. Recent visitors at the home of Mr and Mrs Ted Myrton included Mr and Mrs Bill McDowell and Mr and Mrs Larry Davis of Kansas City Mo and Mr and Mrs James McLaughlin and sons of Newthimpton. Mrs T V Van Laningham of Trazleton visited Mrs Dale Miller Tuesday evening.
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Cecil Slater
Lyle Slater
Central City
Alta Slater
Jetn Thimmesch
Gary
Jackie
Waterloo
Cecil Rohnson
Delwein
Ted Myrton
Bill McDowell
Larry Davis
Kansas City
James McLaughlin
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