Dutch Ambassador Visits Sioux County
The Netherlands Ambassador to the United States A R S Bakker and his wife will visit Sioux County on June 23 and 24, with stops planned in Sioux Center and an overnight in Orange City. Congressman Berkley Bedell announced the itinerary and invitations from Orange City Mayor Bob Dunlop and Sioux Center Mayor Bill Mouw.
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United States
A.R. Tammenens Bakker
Sioux County
Berkley Bedell
Bedell
Orange City
Bob Dunlop
Sioux Center
Bill Mouw
Ambassador Bakker
Iowa
Holland
Michigan
Reckless Driving Charge After Parked Car Crash
A driver, Donald James Kenz, 20, of Rock Valley, struck a parked 1975 Buick in a residence driveway at 1119 10th Avenue after failing to turn from 12th Street. The damage totaled 400 dollars to the Konz car and 200 dollars to the Buick. No injuries reported. Kenz was charged with reckless driving and speed restrictions.
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Jim Blom
10Th Avenue
Donald James Kenz
Rock Valley
12Th Street
Alan Strohmaier
Des Moines
Iowa
Konz
Winsley Arbitration June 13 Grievance Filed by American Union
Arbitration on June 13 involves workers who lose their jobs as a result of a grievance filed with the American union. The dispute centers on employment actions following union activity and seeks resolution through arbitration.
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Arts Festival Set for July 28 in Rock Valley
The Rock Valley Community Arts Council and Rock Valley Chamber of Commerce sponsor an Arts Festival on Thursday July 28 on Main Street with indoor facilities for exclusive works. Booths require a $2 fee and reservations close July 1. The program lists several art and craft displays and contests.
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Rock Valley
Iowa Unemployment Benefits Fall Yet Remain High
Iowa reports 7.9 million dollars in May unemployment benefits across six programs with total payouts to six state and federal programs reaching 7,908,583. The May figure drops 2,102,838 from April and shows a 2,669,668 decline from last year amid improving job prospects and lower unemployment. Beneficiaries include veterans federal civilian employees extended and special programs with the largest decline in regular Job Insurance.
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Sioux County
Lyon County
O'Brien
Iowa
County Supervisors Approve Raises For Key Officials
At a Monday meeting the board approved salary increases for the county engineer senior technician and maintenance superintendent. Howard Hop rises to 17 750 per year, Zeutenhorst gains to 15 750, with several board members noting past pace gaps and opposition. Dorschner's raise is set at 750 after initial proposals of 500 and 750, while water arbitration looms over county employees.
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Howard Hop
John Zeutenhorst
Orange City
Smith
Zeuten
Yhorst
Zeutenhorst
Timmer
Walter Warnties
Boyden
Warnties
Dorschner
Arie Schimmel
Clarence Jonker
Jonker
Board of Supervisors
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Louise Kooima
Afscme
Lloyd Fraker
Lincoln
Nebraska
Bernard Schiefen
Hawarden
Dan Grooters
Schiefen
Grooters
Fraker
Schieten
Apscme
U.S. District Court
Sioux City
Ray Conley
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