City Buys Van Diel Building in council vote
In a special meeting last Monday the city council voted 3 to 2 to purchase the Van Driel building adjacent to the old city hall, a move tied to the proposed new fire station and rescue complex. Some members opposed the option on the building to guard against a bond issue failure, while others trusted the bond would pass with federal revenue sharing. The city will join the North West Town Council of Governments to guide regional planning and funding decisions for nine northwest Iowa counties. The council also bid 500 to the Milwaukee Railroad for land used in a L as a Hudson project, amid local complaints over property impact on the abandoned fire site spanning about 100 feet wide from Main to 10th Avenue.
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Hospital Drive Aims to Eliminate Debt With 150000 Goal
Hospital administrator Adolph Eshuris said last week about 30 solicitors have not yet turned in envelopes for the 150000 drive. He added the effort should wrap up soon and the hospital board will disclose results, noting the funds are to relieve all debts and cover past losses.
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Hawarden Mayor Warns Rail Line Closure Hurts Economy
Hawarden mayor Harlan Hummel testified that abandoning a railroad section through Hawarden would severely damage Sigur County’s economy. He cited a Chicago and Northwestern line from Wren, Iowa to Irquoig, SD, and an elevator operator estimated a $400,000 yearly loss to farm customers if rail service ends, warning that food supply could suffer as corn belt production and delivery falter.
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Lab dog McKeever jailed then freed by owner in Rock Valley
Doug Smith of Rock Valley released his Labrador McKeever from the city jail on May 19 after the dog was held on complaints by residents. Officials said the dog had been friendly with children and even visited classrooms, prompting a brief detention and claims over rights to remain silent. Smith personally freed the dog, triggering questions about charges and hearings, while McKeever allegedly headed to a fire hydrant to vent.
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