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Newspaper
Rock Valley Bee
Location
Rock Valley, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1976
Page
3
The Iowa Society of CPAs says the Tax Reform Act of 1976 widens child care credits for low income couples while reducing gains for middle and upper brackets. The credit equals up to 400 dollars for one child or 800 for two or more and is 20 percent of qualified expenses, affecting 1976 incomes due by April 15, 1977.
The council discussed a James Wells Co. audit of city finances and approved a $4,500 contract with Maguire Iron Preserving for a summer TV inspection of the water tower. They set aside $320,000 in a time deposit and approved Rock Valley’s share of a new county communications program. Additional funding for cemetery land expansion was granted, and police doors and radar equipment were to be investigated. A citizen complaint closed restrooms early, a $100 gift was accepted for Bicentennial Park, and a $500 request from the Ambulance Association was approved.
Northwestern College music department pilots a new combined choir method with separate and joint rehearsals. The December 12 concert in the college chapel features English Christmas Carols, with both men and women performing in distinct and shared groups. The program includes God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen and The Holly and the Ivy for men, a women’s chorus, Benjamin Britten's Ceremony of Carols, and Antonio Vivaldi Gloria with orchestra, sang by ninety five performers. Admission is free.
Vern Marienau announced at the November 23 meeting that the Law Enforcement Communications Equipment grant for Sioux County has official approval totaling 8135 335.73 with 57548.87 federal funds 3452.93 state funds and 20333.93 county funds. He noted a January 41 bid setting for remodeling the Sioux County jail and an extended discussion on 1978 payroll and budget figures. Rock Valley representatives Art Friedrich and John Hoogendoorn attended.
Bowling lanes report high scores across multiple leagues with top performances by Corie Visser and Connie Visser. Standings highlight Valley Lanes leading the pack with 41 wins, while J & F Locker and Farmers Elevator post strong team totals.
A compact notices page lists births and deaths from Rock Valley Doon Hull Boyden and surrounding towns. Entries include names such as Richard Koedam Benjamin Southworth Mrs Clark Van Schepen Travis Rozeboom and Benjamin Southworth with dates in November December and locations in Rock Valley Boyden Hull Doon and Alvord.
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