Sumner Gazette Official Paper of Sumner and Bremer County
The Sumner Gazette lists contact numbers and publication details for Bremer, Fayette, Chickasaw and Black Hawk counties. It outlines advertising rates, subscription terms, and circulation information while noting classified and legal notices. It also mentions mail delivery and post office statements related to anniversary and service subscriptions.
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Sumner Gazette
Sumner
Bremer County
Gazette
Sumner Genette Pobe
Éerurne
Burmeer
Iowa
Aky Porthy
Lew
Bremer, Fayette, Chickasaw and
Black Hawk Co
Lowm
United States
Water Pollution Concerns in City Streams
The article warns that pollution of streams threatens health scenery and wildlife. It notes dry spells worsen conditions and mentions Jule creek west of Lenity showing signs of contamination. Immediate action is urged to control silt and improve water quality where streams pass through residential areas.
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Beng
End of an era at Sumner Schools Supt Rogers retires
The Sumner community marks the end of an era as Superintendent Rogers completes ten years, steps into a one year teaser position, then retires. The district reorganizations and strategic planning under his leadership are credited with stabilizing finances, modernizing facilities, and guiding students toward consistent achievement.
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Sumner
Rogers
Tid Powtu
M. M
Iself
Perkins
MM. Rogers
Phnt
Ote
Sumer Commianity
Darger
Fk Job
Sammer
Memorial Day Relaxation And Nature Walks Suggested
The article urges enjoying late spring weather with calm outdoor activities. It promotes parks and leisurely walks, encouraging packing lunch and exploring nature to relieve wind tracations and boost mood during a mild warm period.
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Lowe
Corn use lower in first half of year
USDA reports corn usage through April 1 totaled 2 704 million bushels, about six percent below a year earlier. Oct 1 to Apr 1 usage was 2 240 million bushels, five percent under 1985 66. Forecaster Wisner notes lagging consumption and uncertain prices, with fall output around 700 760 million bushels.
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USDA
Bob Wisner
Towa State University
Wisner
Iowa
Argentina
Argent Ana
Ule
Tax package fuels state house tax plan debate
A Republican led House pushes a broad tax package raising income, sales, and corporate taxes while extending tax on services and equipment repairs. Senate reception is cool. a conference committee seems likely. A separate proposal targets personal property tax relief with $5,000 exemption, funded by budget shifts, while a five year phase out is favored by the Senate. A civil service reform bill advances, signaling major 82nd General Assembly action.
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House
Harold Hughes
Senate
82Nd General Assembly
State, local updates and truck bill notes
Iowa politics turn on merit system rules and state employee activity. Senate passes two truck bills lowering daytime limits on interstates and raising primary road limits, plus guidelines for oversized vehicles. Iowa banks versus federal securities debated as Treasurer Franzenburg withdraws 33 million. Wallace named to state regents board. Dirksen amendment fight stalls in Senate.
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State Commission
Senate
Iowa
Paul Franzenburg
U.S
House
Wallace
Bremer County Fair to Feature Livestock Judging
The Bremer County Fair will host a livestock judging contest for county 4H and FFA members on August 3 at 2 40 pm on opening day of the Fall fair. Four dairy classes two beef classes two swine classes and two sheep classes will be offered. Prizes total 20 15 and 10 for first second and third with team payouts of 7 50 each club entry fee 5 and two workouts required for eligibility. Individual trophies will be awarded and the Sumner F R A will hold workouts in June and July.
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Bremer County
Sumner Fra
FFA
FPA
John A. Scntt
Prices Could Move Above Fall Levels If Yields Fall
An economist notes that prices may be pushed lower by demand but could rise above last fall's level if yields average fewer than 72 bushels. The analysis highlights sensitivity to yield estimates and indicates possible price volatility.
Fairbank Social Guests Attend Week's Events
In Fairbanks Wa teron and nearby towns hosted Sunday visits and dinners at multiple homes. Families including Keney Westendorf Platte and Funk hosted and traveled with friends. trips to Oulkdale and Sumnerville were noted. A weather advisory notes 80 percent of 6200 traffic fatalities occurred in clear day conditions per The Myavelors Insurance Company.
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Chratena Obermannand
Man
Chirence Gan
Iso
Oulkdale
Town City
Wilner "Platt, Jr
Fuily
Moyer
Crandyvlew
Morenh Orlweth
Olta Sugar
Mes
Merle Helligman
Herman Votmts
Westgate
LeRoy Platte
Pehla Funk
Arnold Wyatta
Wilfried Westandort
Cural Lynn
Sumner
Arnold Platte
Myavelors Insurance Conpanied Polity
Old Time Nets From The Files Twenty Five And Fifty Years Ago
Local history notes recount Sumner volunteers battling grass fires near the Chicago Great Western line and dumps on North Division Street. Obituaries include Huebner Motors buyer Wuttke and long‑time resident Adolph Nelson. Memorial events mark anniversaries and community news from Sumner and Tripoli.
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Sumner
Chicago
Bremer
Butler
Franklin County
Tripoau
Adolph Nelson
Sumner Community Memorial Hospital
Poet Laureate and Sumner Poet in National Publications
The Sumner Gazette features Luiian Dirksen a widely known Sumner poet and current Midwest poet laureate of the Chaparrel Poetry Society. Her weekly contributions appear in the Sumner Gazette alongside quoted verses and reflections on compassion and support for the needy.
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Luiian Dirksen
Sumner
Midwest
Chaparrel Poetry Society
Sumner Gazette
Social Security Question Box Q&A Highlights
Public guidance on social security benefits for older workers and widows. Answers cover special provisions, credit for additional earnings after 65, and enrollment rules for Medicare hospital and medical insurance with notes on automatic hospital coverage and voluntary medical coverage.
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Leonard
Campbell
Social Security Administration
Waterloo
Iowa
Home and community notes in Hee Haw News
A local column advertises home building tips and credit cautions, notes seasonal pool opening plans and June as a time to tackle home projects. It praises church remodeling, school art, and community life with light humor and local references.
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Jerry Marcus
Travelers Safely Service
Mason City
Hughes
State Board of Regents
Ralph H. Wallace
Wilbur Molison
Grinnell
Dave Palmer
Davenport
Palmer
Dirksen
Democrats
Robert Rigler
Rep
New Hampton
Congress
Fairbank
Mrs
Fredericksburg
Sophia Tegtmeier
Tripoli
Grace Panzer
William Weiskirch
John Lamprecht
BR. F. Behrens
Wilbert Weiskirch
Wm. Weiskirch
Washinton
D.C
Federal Bureau of Investigation
Clarence Zell
Robert Gaede
Sumner High School
Hawkeye Boys State
Fred Moser
Gerald B. Moser
Blairsburg
Ann Allenstein
Allen Memorial Hospital
R. J. Allenstein
John Winters
Louisa Boyce Olds
William T. Lyon
P. Kauten
Oakdale
Westgate Herald
Paul Shader
The
Gazette Publishing Co
Ratchford
George Robles
the ‘Poet's Corner
Lola
Shakespeare
Jermy Taylor
Goethe
Lord
Rigler
Americ
Hee Haw News
Alow
Sid
Whitmire
Hee
Shee
Light Company
First Baptist Church
Jordan River
Rogers Gurely
Kelsi
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