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Newspaper
Rock Valley Bee
Location
Rock Valley, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 27, 1972
Page
1
Sioux County candidates discuss the major duties of the Board of Supervisors including oversight of roads spending and hiring, and stress thorough background study on issues. They weigh whether the county should fund municipal ambulance and mental health programs, with varied views on federal funds and cross county cooperation.
City of Rock Valley outlines a proposed budget for the upcoming year totaling 116,500 dollars. Officials credit careful planning, noting allocations for services, public works, and staffing. Public comment is invited ahead of council approval.
A two car crash on Rock Valley main street Saturday night caused 50 dollar damage to Jim Van Berkum Sr.’s 1965 Chevrolet and 150 dollar damage to Mary McGill’s 1967 Chevrolet. No injuries were reported and Van Berkum was cited for failure to yield. Police investigated the incident. The article also includes a municipal budget summary with proposed figures for street, public safety, sanitation, recreation, utilities, debt service and other funds, noting hearings on August 7 at the council chamber in the police station.
Residential property in Rock Valley will be re assessed in about three weeks as Sioux County assessor aims to meet a state mandate to raise assessments 24 percent above 1971 levels by January 1, 1973. The two phase plan adds 14 percent this year and 10 percent next. The move was challenged by county officials and the board of review last September. Notices of valuations will be mailed after review and reappraisal. processing opportunity will occur later.
The Rock Valley Community School Board approves a proposed budget of 749,080 for the coming year, about 35,000 above last year. Superintendent Nick Haist says millage remains frozen by the state, while state aid and bond costs shape the plan.
The Farmers Elevator Company of Rock Valley will hold its annual meeting at 7:00 p.m. Monday, July 30 in the Old High School gym. Lunch will not be served, but lunch tickets will be given to attendees. A special film “Cows, Kids and Co-op” will be shown, the financial report presented, and board members elected. District one candidates are Otto Bajerma and Simon Van Beek. district two candidates are Ted Ranschau and Orville Rehder. Prizes will be awarded along with gifts for all attendees. Owen Manning invites stockholders and interested persons to attend.
The Bee reports polls open 8 to 8 Tuesday with challengers Pete Dothout Pete Timmer and Delmar Wesselink seeking the county position. Sheriff contenders are Ted Hoagland and Mike Dykstra, with no Democratic opposition. County attorney Republican candidates are Huibregie Te Paske Velhuizen, all Granger City. Auditor J Van Wyk runs unopposed. Sioux County district includes Hull Rock Valley Perkins and Lebanon. State races show Neu vs Hotber for lieutenant governor runner up and Tapscott vs Franzenburg for governor nomination.
Harold Van Osterloo of Rock Valley drove a 1969 Lincoln Continental owned by Jack Kootms when he lost control on K30 south of Rock Valley. The car struck four mailboxes, one smashing through the front window and into the back of the vehicle. No injuries. he was charged with failure to save vehicle under control. Auto damage listed at 3700 while mailboxes incurred 50 total. Rock Valley police investigated.
Rock Valley received 3.29 inches of rain in the past week ending July 24 according to weather watcher John Hoogendoorm. The city’s rainfall for the year reaches 21.36 inches, well above the regional average, with weekly totals contributing to a 4.51 inch on the year total for Rock Valley.
The Rock Valley Bee announces a shift to publish only items deemed newsworthy under the headings Doon News Alwood News Rock Valley Locals and Plato News. Trivial neighborly events will be omitted unless of broad reader interest or significance beyond local scope.
The question asks for a personal assessment of the Board of Supervisors. There is no provided source article to summarize.
Voter letters discuss county civil defense budget cuts of eight thousand dollars and praise for the present Board of Supervisors while acknowledging room for improvement. The writer cites the need to study each issue, attend meetings, and hear both sides before judging decisions, and asks whether civil defense operations and headquarters should be in Hawarden.
A candidate argues Hawarden should remain the civil defense program headquarters citing hospital space, committee oversight, and accessible information. They claim the current system is well run, with potential relocation only if needed, and promise equal, fair representation for District 5 in county government.
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