Longtime Rock Valley Fire Chief resigns after 47 years
John C. Dykstra retires after 47 years with the Rock Valley fire department and will become an honorary member. A companion retiree also steps down after years of service while both receive honors at a recent department meeting. The article notes the community’s big past blaze at the Community Company in July 1935 with gas tanks exploding after a switch ignited escaping fumes.
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First Federal seeks branch office in Rock Rapids
Rock Rapids First Federal seeks a savings and loan branch at a three building complex. Two buildings are vacant. the third houses Phambing shop. Plan calls for removal of old structures and construction of a modern branch if approved with construction possible this summer. A ten day comment period follows today’s legal notice with option to extend to 30 days for further information. John A Gray of Rock Rapids serves as association president.
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Bee Loses Bid For County Title In Sioux County
In a heated session at the Orangelly courthouse last Tuesday the Sioux County Board of Supervisors declined to place Valley Bee among the official county papers. They voted to recognize four official newspapers for 1974, ensuring county proceedings and notices will still be published, with costs unchanged despite the expanded list. Murray Hubbard of the Bee had sought county recognition to publish official notices. The Rock Valley newspaper reported the outcome, noting the decision aims to inform residents in the northwestern Sioux County.
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