Happenings On the Hill Adopts Higher Education Bill
The legislature met amid delays and debated the higher education appropriation bill for the year. The total was cut from 9.6 million to 9.0 million, a 3 million increase over last year, with amendments reducing tuition grants for private college students.
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Senate
Programs Available For Local Clubs In Northwest Iowa
Women clubs and groups in Northwest Iowa can obtain a list of available speakers and topics from local sources. Topics cover land use housing environmental quality and programs run by agencies and governmental units. Program chairs may contact County Extension Offices in the 10 county area.
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Northwest Iowa
Mary Autenreith
Paullina
Area Extension Committee
Women In
Northwest Iowa Area
Branstad Calls for Open Meetings in Iowa Legislature
In a statehouse update, Rep. Branstad condemns closed caucus decisions, urges adjournment limits, supports open meetings for public bodies and doctors malpractice reform. He notes House leadership blocked 100 day session caps and discusses a temporary malpractice insurance bill with a six year statute.
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Iowa
House
Miss Kossuth-Winnebago Pageant Set for July 25 1975
Swea City hosts the twelfth annual Miss Kossuth-Winnebago Pageant on July 25 1975 with scholarships totaling over 85000. The winner goes to the Miss Iowa pageant in Davenport in June 1976 for over 8000 in scholarships. Entry blanks available from Mr and Mrs Albert Anderson. entrants must be 17 to 28 and filings due by June 21.
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Swea City
Andrea Johnson
Forest City
Davenport
Albert Anderson
Iowa
Titonka FFA Plans Community Cleanup Project
Titonka FFA members met at 7:45 p.m. on Tuesday May 13 to discuss BOAC Build ing Our American Community, deciding to clean up paper and cans around Titonka. No date set for the cleanup. Reporter Steven Bartlett.
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Titonka
FFA
BOAC
Steven Bartlett
Dandelions Should Not Be Pulled From Lawns
The article explains pulling dandelions offers only temporary relief due to deep tap roots. It recommends using selective dandelion control like O M Scott Turf Builder Plus 2, which kills the plant and fertilizers the lawn in under 30 minutes. It also notes other broadleaf weeds such as plantain and buckhorn are controlled.
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Russia
A.D.C
Senate
Legislative
Comptrollers Office
O.M. Scott Company
Scotts
Kathryn Simons Named Extension CRD Aide
Kathryn Simons aged 21 was named Community Resource Development Aide for Kossuth County by Tracy Remy Extension 4-H and Youth Leader. She began May 12 and will work with junior and senior high students to organize community improvement programs and connect with local contacts. She will assist with 4-H activities and is a 1972 Emmetsburg High School graduate.
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Kathryn Simons
Kossuth County
Tracy Remy
Miss Simons
Emmetsburg
Cooperative Extension Service
Kathy
Iowa Lakes Community College
Iowa State University
Tips On Tree Planting From Iowa State Extension Director
Extension director advises gardeners on shade tree planting. Ed Cott, an Iowa State University extension horticulturist, recommends soaking roots 12 hours, digging a deep wide hole, placing the tree at its original depth, mounding soil, spreading roots, and watering with 3 to 5 gallons after planting.
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John J. Ley
Iowa State University
Ed Cott
Boaters urged to plan safety for Memorial Day weekend
DES MOINES Iowa Conservation Commission urges boaters to plan trips and follow a safety checklist. Roy Downing notes Memorial Day marks the start of boating season and a weekend risk for accidents. Checklist covers equipment conditions enough PFDs regulations trailer lights bearings securing boat and avoiding alcohol.
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Des Moines
Iowa Conservation Commission
Roy Downing
ICC
Downing
U.S. Coast Guard
Iowa
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