Iowa Senate passes tax plan to limit property value growth
The 1977 Iowa Legislature focuses on property taxes with a Senate vote of 40 to 7 approving a two year plan. It caps average assessment growth at 7.5 percent for farmland and residential property in 118 jurisdictions and uses 100 percent productivity for farmland. Critics warn of unequal treatment for city residents and farmers.
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Des Moines
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House
Lowell Norland
D-Kensett
Ways and Means
Norland
Iowa farmers face tax shifts and limits on valuations
Iowa lawmakers debate tax changes that would value farmland on productivity, not market price, while city valuations stay market-based. A 7.5 percent annual cap on increases is proposed amid fears of statewide equalization raising land values. Officials warn shifts affect farmers and local budgets, with short term tax boosts but potential long term relief. A special election in House District 90 drew under 5,000 voters, Don Gettings defeating Russell Hopkins 2,424 to 2,314.
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Josten
Senate
League
Lounsberry
Robert Lounsberry
State Revenue Department
Mattie “Harper
West Grove
Don Gettings
Ottumwa
Russell
Hopkins
Davis County
Gettings
Summer Story Hour at Rock Valley Library Begins June 13
A story hour for children ages 4 to 7 will start June 13 at the Rock Valley Community Library. Sessions run five days a week for six weeks during Summer Recreation. Parents may sign up their children at the library.
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Rock Valley
Two Burglaries In Ireton Hit City Assets
Sheriff's deputies investigate two burglaries in Ireton. A $600 city cemetery riding lawn mower was taken after being left unlocked. At Siouxland Implement, 50 bales of baler twine valued at $610 were stolen. Entry suspected through a warehouse window. Investigation continues.
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Ireton
Siouxland
Doug Saunders
Hospital News Admissions and Dismissals Summary
Admissions list includes Judd Hevern and Ralph Zwaan at Rock Valley on May 17 and May 20, and Mrs Korrie Van Maanen with baby boy at Rock Valley on May 18. Dismissals show Edward De Jong of Hull on May 16 and Judd Hevern plus Mrs Korrie Van Maanen with son at Rock Valley on May 19 and 20.
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Judd Hevern
Rock Valley
Korrie van Maanen
Jennie Putnam
Ralph Zwaan
Edward de Jong
Hull
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Older Iowan Writing Competition Opens Entries for 1977
The Iowa Commission on the Aging invites Iowans over 60 to submit original poems or short stories themed Best Is Yet to Be Happiness of Helping Hands Active Elderly My First State Fair and Opportunities for Involvement through Aging Programs. Awards for Best Story and Best Poem will be given August 23 on Senior Citizens Day at the Iowa State Fair. Deadline is July 1, 1977.
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Des Moines
Vanden Bosch Accepted at Dordt College for 1977-78
Pamela Vanden Bosch has been admitted by Dordt College for the 1977-78 year per Howard Hall head of admissions. A Western Christian High School graduate, she is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Marvin Vanden Bosch of Rock Valley.
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Dordt College
Howard Hall
Pam
Western Christian High School
Marvin Vanden Bosch
Rock Valley
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