Inconsistent Sioux County Library Funds Causing Confusion
Discrepancies over rural tax funds for seven Sioux County libraries sparked confusion after the September meetings. Figures ranged from 25 000 to 31 000 with Orange City officials awaiting library input on distribution. An October 18 vote aims to affirm actions from September 29.
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Sioux County
Sioux Center
Clayton Arend
Barb Pember
Board of Supervisors
Marie Buckley
Marge Harmelink
Orange City
Atend
Pember
The
Bee
Eleven Inches Behind on Moisture Darkens Northwest Iowa Farmland
Farmers report the worst crop in 20 to 30 years as subsoil moisture sits 100 percent short and topsoil 83 percent short in northwest Iowa. The Rock Valley station shows 11.28 inches of moisture this year, 11.09 inches below normal, with scant September rainfall and a brief warm spell prior to early October.
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the Bee
U.S. Department of Agriculture Statistical Reporting Service
Iowa
Larry van Berkum
Rock Valley
van Berkum
Mercury
Coffee Hour at Windmill Inn Opens Daily
The Windmill Inn hosts coffee hour with service from 9:00 to 11:30 in the morning and 1:30 to 4:30 in the afternoon. Guests may drop in for a complimentary or offered beverage service.
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Windmill Inn
Council Debates Housing and Traffic Matters
The city council discussed potential government sponsored low rent housing with two local developers showing interest. Floyd Davelaar of Davelaar Construction attended, noting a new federal program prompting investigation as nearby communities pursue the plan.
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Council
Floyd Davelaar
Davelaar Construction
Valley State Bank Sells as New President Is Named
Officials announced final approval for the sale of Valley State Bank. Directors listed are Kenneth Hansen, Harold Westra, W. C. Anderson, Gene Bunch, and Gail Watting M D with Anderson named the new president effective immediately after regulatory clearance.
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Valley State Bank
Anderson
Iowa State Banking Department
Kenneth Hansen
Harold Westra
W. C. Anderson
Gene Bunch
Gail Watting
M.D
Watting
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