Why not a new plan for Volga Park recreation
The editorial argues the Volga Park lake project has been given low priority and may not be feasible. It notes existing use by snowmobilers, hikers, campers, and horseback riders without a lake and urges supporters to shift toward developing the land for limited camping, fishing, and nature-based recreation rather than funding a multi-million dollar artificial lake.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Volga Park
State Conservation Commission
Change Would Be Criminal On Iowa Speed Limits
A 1975 Iowa traffic death toll fell to a low not seen since 1963 yet a poll shows over 40 percent favor higher highway speed limits. Opponents argue reduced deaths stem from current limits. raising limits would ignore safety and be criminal.
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Iowa
Looking Ahead for A Better Community This Bicentennial
The author rejects long term predictions for 1976 and urges practical action to improve the community in the coming year. Emphasizes cooperation, understanding, and moving beyond criticism to support hometown businesses, preserve progress, and foster planning and collective effort during the Bicentennial year.
Fayette County field assessor schedule listed
Field assessor stations open through January and February 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. for property owners. Help available for personal property assessments homestead credits veterans exemptions dog licenses and rent rebate claims. Station list includes Sumner Town Hall Oran Fire Station Westgate Legion Hall Waucoma Legion Hall Hawkeye Fire Station Randalia Methodist Church dates January 2 13 14 15 16 19 20 21 26 27 28 and February 2 4 9 10 11.
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Fayette County
Oran
Westgate Legion Hall
Waucoma Legion Hall
Hawkeye
Randalia Methodist Church
Iowa Industry 1975 Recap Signals 1976 Optimism
A weekly Iowa Press Association release reviews 1975 industrial challenges with 4 476 new jobs and 186 developments totaling 272.1 million in capital. It notes declines in expansion share, plant sizes, and acreage, while tourism rises to third largest Iowa industry. Optimism for 1976 centers on a brighter economy, Bicentennial travel, and increased site inquiries. Key figures include Dick Powell and Richard Ranney. Industry breadth includes manufacturing, services, and regional travel councils.
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Iowa
Dick Powell
Iowa Development Commission
Powell
Richard Ranney
Ranney
Ranny
Five area residents die as year ends
Obituaries record the December passings of Erwin C. Pipho Ila Rae Kitson Mrs Henry Oltrogge Richard Bohle Martha Niedert and George Hyde. Other items note Barbara Smith heading to Des Moines contest fire at Jay's Other Place building boom in Sumner and local wedding announcements.
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Erwin C. Pipho
Ila Rae Kitson
Vernon Herwig
Fort Dodge
Henry Oltrogge
Richard Bohle
Martha Niedert
Crystal Falls
Mich
Barbara Smith
Bremer County
Hotel Savery
Des Moines
Robert Pipho
L. W. Pipho
Charles Buenzow
Rob Buenzow
Gilbert Korman
James Yungtum
Wayne Fox
Navy
Sumner
George Hyde
Marlys Ann Schwan
Melvin Stahlhut
Tom Henning
Hawkeye
Sarah Madden
James Madden
Will Hagedorn
Levi Hagedorn
William Robinson
Fayette
Marvin Schluter
H. C. Schluter
Allie B. Schluter
Myra Karsten
Sumner High School
Vern Eggleston Russell
Hamil
Paul Wells
Belmond
Genevieve Wells
Albia
Richard Wells
Strawberry Point
Hawkeye Valley Nutrition Project Weekly Menu
The Hawkeye Valley Title VII Nutrition Project lists meals for Jan 8 to Jan 14 served at the Tripoli Town Hall Monday through Friday. Items include roast beef with potatoes and gravy, Polish sausage with sides, Salisbury steak, ham patties, and chicken casserole with vegetables, plus desserts and salads.
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Hawkeye Valley
Tripoli
Fayette County Bicentennial Pioneer Certificate Program
The Bicentennially Fayette County Helpers Club and Historical Society announces a Pioneer Certificate Program for descendants of Fayette County residents before 1876. Each $5.00 filled application includes a certificate and Society membership for 1976. Special certificates exist for ancestors in Fayette County before 1850. Send requests to P. O. Box 1976 West Union Iowa 52175 or contact local coordinators Mona Ludwig Loretta Mattocks Gladys Thomas and others in various towns.
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Fayette County
Mona Ludwig
West Union
Loretta Mattocks
Gladys Thomas
Wadena
Millard Larson
Clermont
Robert Prickett
Maynard
Vi Sims
Oclwein
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Sumner Gazette
Sumner Gazette Publishing Co
Bremer
Elsewhe
Black Hawk
Payette
Chickasaw County
OWTE
I Fiona
Sumner Town Hall
Irene Acheson
Milford
Ernest C. Wilson
Iowa Press Association
Charles Larson
Larson
U. S. House of Representatives
Ford
U. S. Department of Agriculture
Berkley Bedell
Agricultural Conservation Program
Soil Conservation Service
Bedell
Jay
Sumner Aces
Jim Walker
Dave Teeling
Tim Woods
Margaret Howard
Acette
Kim Kasemeier
Nancy Schmitz
Harold Mowatt
Lester Fox
Sumner Community Memorial Hospital
Virginia Balfour
Gere Keith Huebner
First Methodist Church
Toledo
Mary Cooper
Burton Rhhmond Dietel
Mento Park Presbyterian Church
Menlo Park
Calif
Anna Engelke
Palmer Memorial Hospital
Wayne Murphy
Judy
Germany
New Military Vehicles Department
General Motors
Marvin Meyer
Stanley Danielson
Sumner and
Save
M.toja
Toppers
Frederika Tap
Frederika, Iowa
By Mona Ludwig
Shop Sumner Stores
E. & M. Lumber Co., Inc
Broad Farm
AID Insurance Services
Alu Insurance Company
Aled Bite Insurance Company
Amcoq Insurance Company
Harms Insurance Agency
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