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Newspaper
Rock Valley Bee
Location
Rock Valley, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 27, 1972
Page
4
The Farmers Home Administration plans to expand credit access in rural areas. Iowa BHA state director Roben Pim says the move reinforces the agency’s role in rural development and economic growth.
The letter from Leffer in the Netherlands describes travel from Rock Valley to Amsterdam aboard a large KLM flight, weather, news, and greetings to friends. The article also reports on a Cherokee county FHA meeting led by Ronald Shelton, noting a record loan program in Iowa over 15 million dollars and plans to increase funds for single family dwellings and rural development.
Rock Valley student Dennis Ver Mulm is named to the University of Northern Town spring Dean’s List, among 1,744 cited for scholastic honors. Eligibility includes 3.25+ GPA on 14+ hours, with detailed point values and graduation prerequisites noted by the Office of Academic Affairs.
The 1970 Census of Housing reports 8,412 housing units in Sioux County with 1,479 households owning at least one television. The data cover air conditioning, laundry facilities, dishwashers, kitchen and bath amenities, and ownership vs rentals. Copies of the Detailed Characteristics report cost $2.50 and are available through the Superintendent of Documents or Commerce field offices.
Iowa State University economist Gene Futrell says new price controls extend previous rules to include unprocessed foods from farm to retail shelf. The rules bar raising the percentage markup after first sale, while wholesale and retail prices can reflect changes in raw farm-food costs. Meat imports are relaxed, with limited expected impact on domestic beef supply or prices.
Iowa's first half industrial development shows 32 percent growth over 1971 with 74 new jobs and 6,122 created, capital investment 82 percent higher. IDC credits strong economy and site selection priorities, noting 20 percent of prospects are IDC targets and 52 prospects in six months.
Miss Bonita Bohrsack of the National Live Stock and Meat Board will conduct two cooking demonstrations at the Sioux County Youth Fair Grounds. The sessions, at 7:30 P.M. on Tuesday, August 1, and at 1:30 P.M. on Wednesday, August 2, focus on beef and pork, with prizes for attendees.
Thirteen members of the Adventurers Travel Club Inc will charter buses from Sioux City Municipal Auditorium at 2:30 p.m. Sunday July 30 to Pipestone Minnesota. Stops include LeMars Sioux Center and the Million DaHar Camel for pickup. Dinner at Blue Mound Inn Luverne then to Pipestone to visit the museum the National Monument and gift shops before attending the Song of Hiawatha pageant. Return Sunday night. Wear warm clothing.
The Iowa State Highway Commission notes few outdoor advertising permit applications to date and warns sign owners to file by July 31 1972. On premise signs near state or U S highways may require permits. interstate adjacent signs may also need permits. Advertising devices on county roads fall outside control unless visible from state highway system. Owners must file by deadline to qualify for removal compensation. inquiries go to Beautification Act Administrator Ames Iowa 50010 515-296-1265.
NIVS begins a four week Nurse Aide and Orderly course in Hartley from August through September 1 1972. Instructor Mrs Lloyd Nitzschke of Rock Rapids teaches, with area hospital representatives aiding. Limited to ten adults, cost 20 dollars for tuition and books, applications via Northwest Iowa Vocational School in Spencer, phone 324 2587.
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