Six Quick Car Checks Cited By AAA Iowa
The AAA Motor Club of Iowa says a clean, well maintained car runs better. It urges drivers to practice six simple pre drive checks to improve efficiency and safety, detailing practical steps for regular maintenance.
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AAA Motor Club of
Iowa
Simple car care checks from Motor Club of Iowa
The article urges drivers to inspect battery terminals and clean with baking soda solution, top up radiator water or coolant, inspect belts and hoses for wear, check oil with the dipstick, inspect transmission fluid when hot, ensure windshield wash reservoir is full, and review tire tread sidewalls and air pressure. It promotes regular checks to save fuel and prevent trouble, ending with the idea that a clean car runs better.
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Motor Club of
Iowa
Girl Scouts Host Tea for 100 Guests at School
Local Girl Scouts hosted a May 12 Math News Tea in the school multipurpose room attended by about 100 guests. First grade girls and mothers joined, with leaders Judy Junkemneier Rae Krante Tie Buffington Doris Reynolds among attendees.
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Judy Junkemneier
Rae Krante
Tie Buffington
Woman's Club
Doris Reynolds
Fertilizing Vegetables Pays Off
A historical note explains that home gardeners should fertilize vegetables to boost yield rather than relying on compost alone. It highlights the limitations of clippings and kitchen waste as nutrient sources and endorses a purpose built vegetable fertilizer like Scotts Vegetable Garden, suitable for many crops and often enough with a single application.
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Scotts New Vegetable Garden
Camping And Picnicing Season is Here
Camping and picnicking season opens in Des Moines with Iowa state parks prepared for Memorial Day weekend. Facilities are first come, first served. new latrines at Lake Anita State Park join planned shower houses at Viking Lake and Prairie Rose. Upcoming sewer upgrades at Redclaw and Pine Lake, latrine at Stone State Park, and multiple projects push total department and Lands and Waters divisions over several million dollars.
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Des Moines
Lowa
Joe Brill
Iowa Conservation Commission
Brill
Lake Anita State Park
Cass County
Viking Lake State Park
Montgomery County
Prairie Rose State Park
Shelby County
Lacey- Reosauqua State Park
van Buren County
Lake Ahquahi State Park
Warren County
Redclaw State Park
Lucas County
Pine Lake State Park
Mardin County
Stone State Park
Woodbury County
LCC
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