First Federal Opens Rock Valley Branch Today
The Rock Valley branch of First Federal Savings and Loan Association opens today with limited facilities as finishing work continues. Drive in and walk in windows start Wednesday, hours 9 am to 4 pm. Office manager is Mrs George Borman, with staffer Kathy Sorgdrager joining soon. John Gray serves as president of the Rock Rapids firm.
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Sidewalk Bonanza planned by Rock Valley merchants
Several Rock Valley merchants announced a Side walk Bonanza sale on Friday July 25 with Arend's Clothing Beverly's Apparel and Bee Hive Variety among participants. More local businesses are expected to join in with racks of specially priced merchandise on the street. The event is distinct from the Crazy Days promotion scheduled for September.
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Correction on Sioux County road foremen wages
The Bee corrects an error stating foremen in the Sioux County road maintenance department currently earn $4.95 per hour. The correct current rate is $4.35. If the supervisors approve the proposals, foremen would earn $6.35 per hour, not $6.95.
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City OK Tentative Purchase for Tennis Courts Site
The city council gave tentative approval to buy a 1.5 acre site east of the water tower for new tennis courts. Negotiations with Milwaukee Railroad officials have been ongoing for months. The price is $10,000 with a $40,000 project total, likely aided by a Regional Council of Governments grant. The clerk also noted a liability letter regarding injuries to Mrs Violet Dean from Hudson tied to a city sidewalk incident.
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Rock Valley School Board Nomination Opens July 6
The Rock Valley Community School Board nomination period began Sunday July 6 per the Iowa Association of School Boards. One term expires this year held by Richard Van Zee who may announce plans soon. Filing closes July 31 with the election set for September 9.
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Fire Destroys Farm Barn and Straw in Rock Valley Area
A barn on Alvin Van Den Top’s farm, seven miles west of Rock Valley, burned Saturday afternoon destroying about 800 to 900 bales of straw and damaging a tool shed, machine shed, water pump shed, garage, and part of the farmhouse. Neighbors helped curb the blaze. stock escaped. The cause remains unknown though dry straw is suspected. The incident followed a prior similar fire in two weeks.
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Youth Day Set for Monday July 21 Activities Planned
Officials from the summer recreation program announced Youth Day will be Monday July 21 to close the season. Donna Tyler said events include the senior high band baton twirlers parade with five divisions costumes pets bicycles vehicles plus girls and boys softball games and evening activities. Final times to be announced next week.
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