Frost Moisture May Cut Crop Yields In Rock Valley Areas
Sioux County extension director Maur ice Eldridge warns that excessive ground moisture followed by a hard killing frost before the delayed maturity date could trim yields. He notes later maturing corn varieties may lose one percent per day of potential yield, while early maturing hybrids are less at risk. Eldridge cites cloudy stretches and incomplete ear fill as contributing factors.
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Rock Valley
Sioux County
Maurice Eldridge
Eldridge
Elntidge
Rock River Cleaner Water Mentioned For Big Sioux Area
The Iowa Water Pollution Control Commission reports mixed news for Rock Valley, noting the Rock River near Rock Valley is not seriously polluted while the Big Sioux River downstream remains highly polluted with dissolved oxygen levels near one to two parts per million. The survey finds ammonia concentrations along the Big Sioux stretch from Sioux Falls to Hawarden, where the Rock River joins, below acceptable standards and threatening aquatic life.
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Rock River
Iowa
Big Sioux
Sioux Falls
Hawarden
Lowa Water Pollution Control Commission
Rock Valley
Cori
State
Lowa
Big
Rock Valley Leads Sioux County Retail Growth in 1971
The 1971 fiscal year closed June 30 1971 with Rock Valley reporting a 8.1 percent rise in retail sales and a 296 924 43 dollar retail tax, highest among Sioux County towns. Orange City and Sioux Center also show substantial gains while Hull and Hull area posted declines. Data covers 1971 and 1970 fiscal years and compares tax receipts across towns.
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Rock Valley
Sioux County
Orange City
Tedder
Sioux Denver
Hawareen
Alton
Hull
Boyden
Sioux Center
Car Showcases Set for Week At Local Dealers
Auto week features the 1973 Ford display at Dykstra Motor in Rock Valley on Friday September 22 and Chevrolet Buick event on Thursday September 21 at Hi Way Chevrolet and Buick. Public invited to attend both showings.
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Dykstra Motora
Rock *Alley
Chevrolet
Buick
Leaf Blight Spreads in Sioux County Corn
County extension director Maurice Eldridge reports confirmed leaf blight in the eastern part of Sioux County with northern varieties in Harpers Alton and Sheldon. He warns humid weather could spread toward Rock Valley and notes potential yield losses up to one percent per day. Farmers should harvest for silage if blight signs appear.
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Sioux County
Maurice Eldridge
Harpers
Alton
Sheldon
Eldridge
Rock Valley
Orn
$20 Winner in Football Contest
ALE Van Maanen won $20 for best score in the Bee football games entered at Farmers Lumber Company. Three tied for second with five guesses and split $4. Other bonus businesses included Sand J Lockers.
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Ale van Maanen
Farmer's Lumber Company
van Maanen
Cineceen
Rock Valley
Tom Anderson
al Potter
Jim Schlets
Sand J Lockers
BLL van Maanen
Rock Valley School Enrolment Drop Triggers Budget Cuts
Rock Valley Community School reports enrollment fell to 698 from 709, with an expected 720 not reached, forcing an estimated budget cut of about 21 000. New maintenance chief Conte De Ruyter to start October 2. Board reelects Van Beek as president and Van Zee as vice president amid state aid uncertainty. Two Dordt College students to assist instrumental music lessons.
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Rock Valley
Nick Hurst
Supt
Hulst
George van Beek
Rich van Zee
van Zee
Tony de Sey
Hurst
State Department
Capital Ou Thay
Conte de Ruyter
de Ruyter
Kootma Machine Works, Inc
Dordt College
City Officials to Washington DC for civic leaders conference
Four city councilmen the mayor and city clerk will travel to Washington DC next week for a conference with federal officials. Invited by congressman Wiley Mayne the 6th district civic leaders attend a September 25 26 event to meet administrators of federal programs. Delegates include Bill Van Maanen Dwayne Bauder John Kempema John Kersbergen Hob Kaufman and Maurice Van Voort.
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Washington, D.C
Elty
Washington
Wiley Mayne
Washington, D. C
Wip
Bill van Maanen
Dwayne Bauder
John Kempema
John Kersbergen
Hob Kaufman
Maurice van Voort
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