Iowa Senate faces clash over tax reform reapportionment and budget
The report outlines a heated path to adjournment with a 41 percent sales tax proposal and grocery exemptions, difficult reapportionment due to court population rules, and the need to craft a state budget while holding line on spending. A new criminal trespass bill passes House 93 to 3 broadening prior Senate provisions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ways and Means
House
Senate
Appropriations Committee
Legion Jr. Auxiliary Spring Conference Opens in Pella
The American Legion Auxiliary Marion County Spring Conference began with a noon potluck on April 7 in Pella. County President Faye Visscher called the executive meeting, followed by a Call to Order. Units from Marion County attended, with reports on funds, minutes, and membership milestones. Special guests highlighted the program, and memorials honored deceased members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion Auxiliary
Marion County
Faye Visscher
Dorothy Gezel
Dorothy Gifford
Pella
Nellie van Arkel
Annie Komer
Kauzlarich
Melcher
A.L.A
Irene Zwank
Mary King
Bussey
Anna van Veen
Knoxville
Ardelle Owen
Des Moines
Mary Husak
Polk City
Anna Mae Seeman
Carma Bell
Irene Bell
Vergie Welch
Irene Kagarice
Department
Americanism
Ruth Dawson
Ursula Jensen
Dorothy Griffeon
Mary Hill
Veterans Administration Hospital
Lucy Trimble
Margaret Vande Voort
Corinne van Zante
Coliseum
Marshalltown
Knoxville V.A
KVAH
Knoxville Hospital
Grace Kirtley
Easter Gatherings and Elections Shape Otley Community
Otley residents hosted Easter Sunday visits in Pella and surrounding towns with extended family and friends. Notices include election of officers for 1971 1972 by the Marion County unit, a Fall Conference invitation, and a Pella Juniors skit under supervision of the Junior Auxiliary chair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion County
Peter J. Zwank
Lucy Trimble
Dale Wellman
Annie Komer
Bussey
Pella
Margaret van Ekeren
America
St. Francis of Assissi
Faye Visscher
Anna van Veen
A Bone To Pick on Judicial Redistricting
A reader criticizes a plan to redraw Iowa judicial districts, arguing consolidation from eighteen to eight is harmful. The piece notes travel time, caseload disparities, and the Jasper County Bar Association's unanimous opposition, contending smaller districts with more local judges would better serve justice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House
Senate
Towa
Polk County
Iowa House of Representatives
Jasper County Bar Association
Polk
Jasper
Poweshiek
Mahaska
Keokuk
Washington
Guthrie County
Taylor
Wayne
Missouri
Iowa Supreme Court
Health of Americans compares poorly to other nations
Mrs. William Joiner, addressing PellaRotary Tuesday noon, argued the U S health lags 20 years behind industrialized countries. She cited poverty infant mortality aging population accidents obesity drug abuse and mental illness as major factors. Guests included Ed Banfield Lion's Club president Ken Eggman and Rotarians from Knoxville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Joiner
Ed Banfield
Pella’s
New Lion’s Club
Ken Eggman
Grinnell
Knoxville
Bob Schiepers
John Fee
Harvey Sweem
John Kamerick
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Iowa
64Th General Assembly
Margaret
Peoria Christian Grade School
Pella Post Office
Ed Wesselink
Otley News
Don de Reus
Kevin
Monroe
Roy van Essen
Hendreka van Essen
Otley
Jennie Wouda
Fred Baarda
Peter Goody
Sully
Anne de Cook
Armand de Cook
Walton de Cook
New Sharon
James Nikkel
Kellogg
Arthur de Vries
Kathy
Janie
Richard Vroom
Prairie City
Bob Butin
Central College
de Vries
Edward H. Vos
Milo Clark
Wayne Biehl
Newton
Henry Glenn
Agency
William Fink
Broken Arrow
Okla
Gerald Angove
Duane van Haaften
Larry Angove
Arvin Angove
Stan van Vark
Reasner
Wayne Angove
Sidney Vander Ploeg
Roy Vander Ploeg
Priscilla
Dean Roth
Decatur
Ill
Walter van Doorninck
Bob Fisher
Clarks Summit
Janice Rice
H. W. Vriezelaar
John Vriezelaar
Hugh
Carl Lust
Gertrude van Houweling
Marion Heemstra
Carl van Houweling
Loren West
Mary
W. C. Schendel
Billy
Jeff Vriezelaar
Hugh Vriezelaar
Spring Yard
Weiner
Patrick E. Minnian
E. Duane Dieleman
Pella Publications Inc
Franklin St
Pel
Marion
United States
Pella Chronicle Advertiser
Lowe
Rotary Club News
U.S
Pella Page Chronicle
Pella Floor Crafters
Don Anns
Rose Hill
Pella National Bank
F.D.I.C
Ichards
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