Bedell questions federal rule harming nonprofit nursing homes
Congressman Bert Bedell writes Buffalo Center that HEW rules bar profit factors in Medicaid reimbursements. He cites Iowa DSS reporting costs and a $1.10 service fee used as capital retention, now not covered after January 1, 1978. He urges Califano to correct the situation to protect elderly residents and facility upkeep.
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Buffalo Center
Department of Health, Education and Welfare
HEW
Joseph Califano
Iowa Department of Social Services
Department of Hew
Department of Social Services
Treasury Surplus Reported at Over 28 Million in 1836
In 1836 the United States Treasury recorded a surplus exceeding 28 million dollars reflecting early fiscal health. The note highlights a period of stronger federal finances and reduced debt levels for the era.
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United States
Figures Breakeven Price For Feeder Cattle
Ames report by ISU extension economist Gene Futrell outlines breakeven costs for feeder cattle tied to corn and feeder prices. For a 650 pound steer at 1.75 a bushel corn the break-even is about 41, with 42 and labor included. with a 45 purchase price breakeven nears 43.50. A 450 pound calf at 45 per cwt breaks even near 40. a 550 pound heifer also about 40. Profit requires prices above break-even, with an extra 1 per cwt yielding roughly 10 per head.
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Ames
Gene Futrell
Iowa State University Extension
Futrell
Economist
Saving Home Heating and Cooling Dollars
A program for homeowners to conserve energy and reduce costs in heating and cooling is set for Thursday November 10 at 7 30 p m at the Kossuth County Extension Office Algona 1306 N Main Fred Roth ISU Extension Agricultural Engineer will discuss energy sources costs insulation and construction materials and techniques Open to all residents For more information contact Mary Lacock or John Ley at 295 2120
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Kossuth County
N. Main
Algona
Fred Roth
Iowa State University
Mary Lacock
I John Ley
Weekday School Menus and Meeting News
For the week of November 14 18 lunch menus list items from Monday to Friday including casseroles soups and sandwiches with fruits and milks. A note mentions sit-upons for future meetings and Karlene brings treats. The report closes with next meeting date Tuesday November 15 and reporter April VanHove.
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Karlene
April VanHove
Brownie Troop 421 Meets in United Methodist Church
Brownie Troop 421 gathered November 1 in the Fellowship Hall for a Flag Ceremony and Brownie Ring. Denise called the meeting to order, roll was taken by Jenny, Roxann read the minutes, and a brief business session followed with adjournment motion by April and second by Julie C.
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Fellowship Hall
United Methodist Church
Denise
Jenny
Roxann
Julie C
Valley Farmerettes 4-H Club Meeting Recap
The Valley Farmerettes 4-H met October 15 at German Valley School with 16 members and 4 visitors. JoAnne Hansen spoke on Fuel Saving When Fixing Food. Penning demonstrated bran muffins as girls participated. A Halloween party followed with a scavenger hunt and spook house. Lunch was served by Michelle Zwiefel, Deb and Paula Rippentrop, Paula Rippentrop.
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Valley Farmerettes 4-H Club
German Valley School House
JoAnne Hansen
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Kari Knudson
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Dan’s DX
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Titonka Savings Bank
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Heyer Livestock
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