Trees Ordinance Sets Rules for Planting and Pruning
Ordinance No 15 regulates street tree planting midway between sidewalk lines or eleven feet from property line when no curb. It requires removal of trees obstructing improvements or travel and sets trimming rules under street commissioner supervision with ten foot overhang clearance. Violations incur up to 30 days imprisonment or a $100 fine.
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Rock Valley
Gay Lot
Dhayor
Jaifa
Jaw
Rock Valley Iowa adopts salary ordinance for officials
Rock Valley Iowa Council passes Ordinance No 9 detailing compensation for mayor council members clerk treasurer and boards. Mayor and clerks paid one dollar per council meeting. per session board of review pay limited. council members capped at fifty dollars yearly. poll tax provisions added with exemptions and penalties. taxes liened and collected via county tax rolls. several labor exemptions for fire and National Guard members.
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Rock Valley
Iowa
Board of Review
W. I. Murphy
Towa
Sich
Seme
National Guard of the
United States
Jan. W. I. Murphy
Poll Tax Ordinance No 16 Declares Poll Tax Imposed
An ordinance designation titled Ordinance No 16 establishes a poll tax. The measure sets the levy terms and scope, detailing the tax amount and who must pay within the municipality. The text frames the legislative action and enforcement expectations.
Rock Valley Ordinance Sets Motor Vehicle Speed Limits
Ordinance No 177 prescribes speed limits by vehicle weight and tire type, designates business and suburban districts, and requires signs and lighting on highway vehicles. It mandates head and tail lights, prohibits certain bright or misdirected lights, and enforces muffler noise controls and unlawful stopping on streets.
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Rock Valley
Towa
Mitchell Street
Milwaukee & St. Paul
Fourth Street
Bown
State Motor Department
City traffic ordinance on parking and turning rules
The ordinance regulates curb parking angles on specified streets and sets penalties for violations. It also prescribes corner turning rules, offenses and fines up to 100 dollars, and states the measure takes effect after passage and publication.
Public Dance Hall Regulation Ordinance 18 Adopted
An ordinance defining regulating and licensing public dance halls, penalties for violations, and age restrictions. It requires licenses for each public dance, prohibits underage attendance, mandates ventilation sex-specific facilities, and closes venues by midnight. Exempts fraternal or patriotic member events.
Public Dance Hall Ordinance Prohibits Indecent Acts and Intoxication
The ordinance bans indecent acts and disorderly conduct in public dance halls, bans intoxicated attendance, and requires police supervision. Special police may be assigned to enforce the rules. violations carry up to thirty days in jail or fines. Repeals conflicting ordinances. enacted by Mayor W.J. Murphy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oraiax
W.J. Murphy
Rock Valley Iowa Adopts Pool and Bowling Ordinance
Ordinance No 19 regulates licensing of billiard or pool tables kept for hire and bowling alleys in Rock Valley Iowa. It requires licenses with fees per table, sets operating hours, ensures street visibility of games, bans minors from halls, applies to restaurants, and imposes up to 30 days in jail or a $100 fine for violations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rock Valley
Iowa
Fire Limits Ordinance Established for Rock Valley Iowa
Ordinance No 28 sets fire limits in Rock Valley Iowa restricting erection or alteration of buildings unless outer walls are brick stone cement or fireproof and roofs are metal slate or other fireproof material. It provides removal penalties, outlines notices, and repeats existing ordinances upon passage and publication.
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Rock Valley
Iowa
Fourth Street
First Street
W. I. Murphy
Worthington named to supervise state institutions audit
E. C. Worthington a Des Moines certified accountant has been engaged by Budget Director Hogue to supervise auditing work at state institutions. The team began at Ames and will proceed to Town City. Assistants include R. H. Stevens N. Hughes Carlton Wood and George Coburn.
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E. C. Worthington
Des Moines
Hogue
Workiag
Ames
Town City
Mr. Worthington
R. H. Stevens N. Hughes
Carlton Wood
George Coburn
Polk county World War memorial to stand on capitol grounds
A $75,000 Polk county World War memorial will be placed on the state capitol grounds after unanimous approval by the Gold Star Memorial association. The 39 by 18 foot granite structure will feature a bronze relief by sculptor Charles H. Niehaus, with two bronze plates listing Polk county’s World War dead. The plan follows state park oversight and board of preservation discussions.
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Polk County
State Capitol
Gold Star Memorial Association
State Board of Preservation
Charles H. Niehaus
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Wol Murphy
RDA
Mitchell
Kimbal
Third
Lawler
Merrill
State Automobile Department
Mayoz
Council of the
Towsies
Tow
C. S. Bailey
Wankon
Allamakee County
John Weidner
Chas. Traversy
Harper’s Slough
Turkey River
Express
Philadelphia
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