Road contract awarded for Red Rock project to Jackson Construction
The Rock Island District of the Corps of Engineers awarded a contract on May 20 to Jackson Construction Company Inc of Nevada Iowa for 190,926 to build the north approach road to the Red Rock Reservoir access between Swan and Rummells Iowa. The project includes grading and paving eight-tenths of a mile of concrete surfaced road connecting the new bridge with Iowa State Highway 316 in Runnells. Work to begin within 15 days and finish by November 3, with the bridge replacing two low level spans on Marion Road J and Warren and Polk County Road R. The road will link Brown Street to the east city limits of Runnells and end at the Walsh Railroad tracks. A future contract will extend the road to cross Wabash tracks and the Des Moines River to Marion and Warren counties.
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Rock Island District
Corps of Engineers
Jackson Construction Company, Inc
Nevada
Iowa
Red Rock
Swan and
Runmells
Runnells
Marion County Road
Warren and Polk County
Red Reservoir
Brown Street
McKinney Street
Walsh
Polk County
Des Moines River
Marion
Warren
Polk
Double taxation minister's issue runs for governor
Dr. Charles Sloca a Fairfield church minister and college professor entered the Republican primary for Iowa governor to address the double tax issue. He urged voters to act as the jury and pledged to repeal the tax law and refund what he calls unjust taxes if elected. He cited legislature overtaxation and governor inaction as campaign focal points, saying Iowans want action.
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Fairfield
Iowa
Charles Sloca
Sloca
Four Pellaws Named to Calvin College Dean's List
Four Pella students at Calvin College in Grand Rapids Michigan were named to the Dean's List during an Honors Convocation. Recognized were Sander De Haan of 408 Independence, Case Hoogendoorn of Route 1, and David and Morris Vos of Route 2.
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Calvin College
Grand Rapids
Mich
Sander de Haan
Independence
Case Hoogendoorn
Route
David and Morris Vos
Legion Auxiliary May meeting and Tulip Time plans
Faye Visscher presided at the May Legion Auxiliary meeting with Wilma Lankelma on piano. A memorial service honored former member Bess Schakel. Officers approved $20 to the Mary Evers fund and $1 per unit to fund a teacher to Valley Forge. Poppy Day set for May 20 and 28. Memorial Day services planned May 29 at Calvary Christian Reformed Church.
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L. Irene Zwank
Faye Visscher
American Legion Auxiliary
Wilma Lankelma
Hattie Vos
Bess Schakel
Mary Evers
Valley Forge
Pella
Calvary Christian Reformed Church
Mary Hill
Vander Waals
Anna Dykhuis
Karen Tucker
Memorial Service and Pageant Mark Sixth District Meeting
The May 31 1966 Pella Chronicle reports 150 registered participants marching in a parade and a skit titled The Royal Court presented by each unit Opals Gems and Jewels. Dorothy Gezel described the county meeting memorial service and was elected 2nd vice president of the Sixth district The meeting adjourned after Color Bearers retired the Colors Hostesses were Julia Nellie Hattie and Marie Van Arkel.
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Royal Court
Opal
Dorothy Gezel
Marion County
Dorothy
Julia van Arkel
Nellie van Arkel
Hattie Vos
Marie van Arkel
Hoover salary donation sparks public demand for shared sacrifice
During the Hoover era the president gave his salary back to the government. Critics say the move set a bad example and claim it prompted broader calls for citizens to follow suit and donate payrolls or wages to public funds.
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Herbert Hoover
IRS Celebrates 100th Anniversary But No Wishes Noted
The Internal Revenue Service marked its centennial with officials noting a lack of greetings for many happy returns.
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Internal Revenue Service
Early risers blur across generations
The aging and younger generations share a habit of waking early, with four or five a.m. routines described as commonplace rather than remarkable by both groups. The remark reflects on shared work ethics or daily rhythms across age cohorts.
Regional coops push for farmer owned marketing post
Regional cooperatives advocate for a farmer owned marketing post to strengthen producer control. Statement outlines goal to enhance bargaining power, stabilize prices, and expand processing capacity for member farms across the region. Officials cite potential job growth and revenue retention within farming communities.
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Bridgestone
Veenstra’s
Legion Auxiliary
Veterans Hospital
Knoxville
Marie de Raad
Washington, D. C
Bob Menning
Veterans’ Hospital
V.A
Des Moines
Montezuma
What Cheer
Ottumwa
Park Hotel
White House
Bert Bandstra
Newton
Lankelma
Delores
Perry
Margaret van Eehren
Florence Sack
THE
Felco
Statex
Riis
Chamber of Commereg
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