Highway Fatalities Down in February
Iowa highway fatalities fell in February with 46 deaths, 15 fewer than February 1970, part of a 25 percent slower pace from January. The Iowa Department of Public Safety said January–February total was 93, two percent lower than last year. Adverse weather, fog, snow and ice limited travel, while alcohol use contributed to 18 deaths and safety belts could have saved 12 lives. Most victims were within a few miles of home.
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Iowa
Iowa Department of Public Safety
Iowa Fatal Crash Toll Summary With County And Demographics
A fragmented report tallies 82 male and 25 female deaths from crashes, including one triple fatality and 37 single deaths across 58 cars 12 trucks and four warrants and one bus. Victims totaled 58 in 32 Iowa counties with Polk Linn Warren and others reporting multiple deaths. Daytime crashes caused 12 deaths Friday 9 Saturday 7 Wednesday 6 Thursday 5 Sunday 3 Monday 3. Alcohol linked to 18 deaths 34 percent. 12 possible survivors with belt use. Contact Social Security for retirement benefits questions at 924 Commerce Building Sioux City Iowa 51101 712-262-4161.
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Delvers
Iowa
Polk County
Stae
Linn
Warren County
Johnson
Sioux
Woodbury
Sox
Goldman
Social Security Office
Commerce Building
Sioux Glry
Northwestern auxiliary to meet at college chapel
Northwestern College auxiliary plans a program on American the Beautiful with slides and songs presented by Mrs Gary Vander Wilt and Mrs Welly Vander Wil in the college chapel on April 26 at 1 6 p m All women invited
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Northwestern College
Hibwester College Woom- Alexmary
Tiger
Atnetica the Beautiful
Gary Vander Wilt
Welly Vander Wil
A Year of Progress Since 1st Earth Day
One year after Earth Day was proclaimed, public enthusiasm has faded as youth grow discouraged and fall silent on pollution protests. The Tuberculosis Association and other volunteers sustain quiet campaigns against air pollution, asking where the protesters from last year have gone and who will volunteer now.
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Tuberculosis Association
Jerome Kellen
Sioux Co
TB and Health Asn
Salvation Army aided by Rock Valley drive and camps boost support
The Salvation Army in Iowa received 308.76 from Rock Valley Community Chest to fund local service units and state wide programs. It funds school dental and optical care, meals, books, and emergency aid while supporting Armed Forces inductions, disaster response, and resident camping programs. Dordt College earned a 5000 Kellogg environmental studies grant to acquire media and resources for environmental topics.
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Salvation Army
Rock Valley
Booth Memorial Hospital
Bes Moines
Mathers
Iowa
United States
Fort Des Malués
Howe
Madrid
Red Rock
Eppley
Omsha
Green Valley
Peatla
People of Laws
Salverton Army Service
Dordt College
W.K. Kellogg Foundation
Battle Creek
Mich
BA. Haan
Glenda Kragt
Hubert van de Kamp
Boat and snowmobile registrations due warn owners
Licensing officials of the Town Conservation Commission reminded motor boat and snowmobile owners to check registration certificates for expiration dates. Registration must occur with the County Recorder before or on April 9.01 to avoid a penalty. Motorboats require biennial registration and snowmobiles yearly in odd-numbered years. Officials urged owners to bring old registrations to help secure new certificates.
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Town Conservation Commission
Commission
Tractor Safety School for Youth Plans Move Ahead
Plans are under way for a Tractor Safety School for 14 and 15 year olds to earn a certificate for operating farm tractors away from home. Maurice Eddridge, Sioux County Extension Director, notes enrollment details. Interested youths should contact Howard Benson, Gershom Van Roekel, or the Extension Office in Orange City.
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Maurice Eddridge
Sioux County
Howard Benson
Gershom van Roekel
Orange City
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