Bremer County Tax Report Shows Decline in 1971 Sales
The report lists Bremer County totals for fiscal year 1970 71 with statewide drops. Towns such as Waverly Sumner Tripoli Denver Janesville Readlyn Under 500 and Rural areas show declines while Non Permits and Rural segments shift. Total county sales fall from 94 792 626 to 88 966 019 a drop of 5 826 607.
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Bremer County
Iment of
Reve
Waverly
Sumner
Tripoli
Denver
Janesville
Readlyn
Wapsie Sports Club appoints 1972 committees
The Wapsie Sports Club trustees named 1972 committee assignments with Walter Steward Bill Hills Rich E Mich tub Picnic Wm A Kuker Kenneth Kuhlert Phil Snyder Truog Arnold Waterman McKeown August Harms Rence Nerge Woodrow Klemp Lawrence Heideman Paul Voetmann Eichmann Lorenz Meier Larry Vogt and others. Membership includes Mark Schbo Robert Selek Ren e ei Kuhrt Traog Meier and Woodrow Bockhaus with Wesley Bockhaus and Clarence Meier also on committees.
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Tub
Wm. A. Kuker
Neth Kuhlert
Phil Snyder
Truog
Arnold Waterman
McKeown
August Harms
Rence Nerge
Woodrow Klemp
Lawrence Heideman
Paul Voetmann
C. Eichmann
Lorenz Meier
Larry Vogt
Mark Schbo
Robert Selek
Rence
Ei Kuhrt
Traog
Woodrow
Wesley Bockhaus
Clarence Meier
Home Decorating Course Planned in March
A home decorating course taught by Mrs. Marsdell Kum and W Neuhring from Iowa State Extension will cover floor, wing, and window treatments. Sessions run March 10 17 and 24 at Grace Ethers Church with registration at the Extension Office.
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Marsdell Kum
W Neuhring
Iowa State
Bre
Increase in Interest Rates Reported in January
The article notes a rise in interest rates for the month of January, detailing how lenders adjusted borrowing costs. Analysts cite market factors and policy signals influencing the higher rates across multiple financial sectors.
County awards four truck contracts at March 6 letting
Bremer County Board of Supervisors awarded four trucks for the county highway department at a March 6 letting. Buhk Chevrolet-Buick of Tripoli won two trucks for 9,736 dollars, Downtown Chrysler of Waverly won a 1 ton pickup for 2,040 dollars, Lande Chevrolet of Sumner won a pickup for 1,338.68 dollars, and Vrieze Chevrolet of Waverly won a sedan for 2,927.25 dollars. Eight bidders submitted quotations.
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Bremer County Board of Supervisors
Buhk Chevrolet-Buick
Tripoli
Downtown
Chrysler
Waverly
Lande Chevrolet
Sumner
Vriezelaar Chevrolet
Norwegian Supper Highlights FB Meeting in Douglas
Twenty five attended couples Norwegian Supper hosted by the Douglas Farm Bureau women's group officers. The event served Feb 21 at Western Douglas Church. Guest speakers Mr and Mrs Harlan Hughes Cedar Falls shared ACWW convention insights from Norway with slides. A sewing and fashion meeting is planned for March 20 per Carolyn Wolf.
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Douglas
Douglas Farm ™R Bureau Women’s Group
Western Douglas Church
Harlan Hughes
Cedar Falls
Norway
Carolyn Wolf
Mrs Werner Braatz Returns Home From Allen Hospital
Mrs Werner Braatz returned to her home Monday afternoon from Allen hospital in Waterloo.
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Werner Braatz
Allen Hospital
Waterloo
Open House for Feed and Grain Here March 9
Tripoli Feed and Grain to hold spring appreciation and better feeding event on Thursday March 9 from 9 30 a m to 4 p m. Manager Robert Miller says hot ham sandwiches will be served with Rent feeds and premiums offered, plus other free gifts for attendees.
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Tripoli
Robert Miller
Community Area Development Forums Planned
A series of five meetings on social and economic development for the Waterloo area, organized by the Iowa State University Extension Service, will be held in Reinbeck Waterloo and Waverly during March and April. Experts from ISU will present on population and economic factors, with briefs and audience discussion.
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Waterloo
Iowa State University Extension Service
Reinbeck
Waverly
Eber Eldridge
Marvin G. Julius
John L. Tait
Iowa State University
Bremer
Black Hawk
Buchanan
Butler
Chickasaw
Grundy
Tama
Dale Shires
TV Room
Wartburg
Dean's List Honor at Iowa For 1971 72 Semester
Bradley Holm from Tripoli Mary Brayton R R 2 Donna Hoeger R R 1 and Janet Kue the R R 3 Sumner are among 1072 University of Iowa students named to the College of Liberal Arts dean's list for the first semester of 1971 72. Miss Brayton earned all A's.
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Bradley Holm
Tripoli
Mary Brayton
R. R
Donna Hoeger
Janet Kuethe
Sumner
University of Iowa
College of Liberal Arts
Miss Brayton
Kindergarten Registration at Tripoli Elementary Set for March 17
Tripoli Elementary announces kindergarten registration for 1972-73 on Friday March 17. Children five on or before September 15 1972 qualify. bring birth certificates and immunization records. Registration at East Elementary Building with scheduled times by last name. additional parent meeting at 7 30 p m March 21 in the Elementary Gym.
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Tripoli
Tripoli Community
Lawrence H. Smalley
Allen Buhr
Buhr
Carroll
Poock
Samuelson
Change at Biesterfelt Livestock Here
Biesterfelt Bros. Livestock, a 21 year old business, changes ownership and management effective March 1 1972. Herb Biester takes full management while Fred Biester becomes Tripoli town clerk. The business name changes to Biesterfelt Livestock.
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Biesterfelt Bros
Herb
Fred
Tripoli
Biesterfelt Livestock
Denver Voters to Decide 700000 Bond Issue
The Denver Board of Education voted to place a 700000 dollar bond on the May 2 ballot after accepting a petition signed by 127 residents. Plans include a new site, remodeling and improvements to current buildings, with March 13 set to meet the architect and April 3 to award a school bus contract.
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Denver
Denver Board of Education
Salary schedule proposal and contract rules outlined
The salary schedule committee proposed a $100 base increase and the board will review the plan for uncertified staff raises. Total increases must not exceed 5.5 percent of this year’s salaries. Teacher contracts must be released at least 21 days before April 15. Snow vacation days are set for March 30 to April 3 this spring.
Hoppens Move to Tripoli Home on 1st Street
Mr and Mrs Erwin Hoppenworth moved Tuesday to their new home at 308 1st St S E Tripoli which they purchased from A A Belknap.
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Erwin Hoppenworth
1St St. S.E
Tripoli
A. A. Belknap
Environmental Assistance Program Announced Bremer County BEAP plan
Bremer County announces the Environmental Assistance Program with a $54000 cost-share for 1972. The program emphasizes erosion control, wildlife habitat, grass covers, and runoff reduction. Among listed practices are vegetative covers, tree planting, terraces, wildlife plots, sediment control, drainage, and underground systems. Applications can be filed at the County ASCS Office in Waverly anytime, with funds available after July 1, 1972.
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Bremer County
BEAP
Bremer
ASCS
Waverly
Bremer County Mutual Insurance Meeting Saturday
Bremer County Mutual Insurance Association of Waverly will hold its annual meeting on Saturday March 11 at 1 00 p m in the Tri Poli town hall. Election of directors and other business to be trans acted. All policyholders are urged to attend.
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Bremer County Mutual Insurance Association of Waverly
Tripoli Town Hall
Soldier Steven Hahn Returns Home After Army Discharge
SP/4 Steven Hahn arrived home Saturday from Fort Dix New Jersey after serving 2 percent years in the army. He had arrived there Monday from Germany. He and his wife Jana Boeckmann are making their home at 105 Ist St Northwest Tripoli.
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Steven Hahn
Fort Dix
New Jersey
Germany
Jana Boeckmann
Ist St. N.W
Tripoli
IPC Earnings in 1971 Lag Behind Revenue Growth
Interstate Power Company reports 1971 earnings per share of 1.57 versus 1.53 in 1970 as revenue climbs 11.8 percent. Electric revenues rise 10.5 percent with gas up 17.5 percent while operating expenses grow 13.8 percent. The company notes steady industrial demand, a power reserve, and 25,000 investors backing the utility.
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Interstate Power Company
IPC
Interstate
Midwest
Grace Lutheran leads Lutheran bowling tourney at Cadillac Lanes
After the first weekend of the Lutheran tournament at Cadillac Lanes Waterloo a Grace Lutheran Tripoli team tops with 2766 points Two Grace Lutheran ladies teams are represented including Donna Sauerbrei Doris Nerge Betty Truog Joyce Nuss Elsie Volker Jean Bremer Gloria Bruns Margaret Buenger Lois Moeller and Rochelle Kue all participating
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Cadillac Lanes
Waterloo
Grace Lutheran
Tripoli
Grace
Donna Sauerbrei
Doris Nerge
Betty Truog
Joyce Nuss
Elsie Volker
Jean Bremer
Gloria Bruns
Margaret Buenger
Lois Moeller
Rochelle Kuethe
Glenda Matthias Named to Monx Head Honorary at Parsons
Glenda Matthias of Frederika is among forty Parsons College sophomores selected for Monx Head, a campus honorary based on academics and leadership. She contributed to new student arrival and orientation at the start of each trimester.
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Glenda Matthias
Elmer Matthias
Frederika
Parsons College
Fairfield
Monx Head
Unemployment Payments Rise in Iowa for 1971
Iowa unemployment insurance paid out 35,743,794.37 in 1971, up from 29,454,169.84 in 1970, due to weak economy and longer joblessness. 684,450 weeks were insured in 1971 vs 585,479 in 1970, with Linn and Polk counties among top beneficiaries.
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Iowa Employment Security Commission
Bremer County
Linn County
Cedar Rapids
Polk County
Des Moines
Black Hawk County
Waterloo
Scott County
Davenport
Iowa
Hospitalized Velda Leisinger at Allen Memorial Waterloo
Mrs Velda Leisinger is hospitalized at Allen Memorial Hospital in Waterloo in room 412 with unspecified condition.
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Velda Leisinger
Allen Memorial Hospital
Waterloo
Jr High Music Students Win At NEIBA Band Festival
Tripoli Junior High instrumental students earned blue red and white ribbons at Stormont High School on February 26. Blue ribbon listed winners include Barb Shires Andra Selck Denise Dettmering Sue Siggelkov Charlene Bruns Sue Davis Teresa Pint Diane Kent Cindy Leonard Steve Struck Dennis Wood Janice Kerr Debi Sassman Cathy Weidler Shari Hodges and Dean Gaede. Red ribbon winners include Carol Ellerman Lynette Quass Linda Kerr Wende Bunger Mary Plegenkuhle Linda Kirchhoff Brenda Bergmann Brad Bunce Linda Davis Alan Brandhorst Debi Sassman Paul Schnieders Mark Gronemeyer John Rewoldt Mitch Doepke. White ribbon was Dean Gaede. Director Jon Ebersole notes 50 percent of entries earned superior ratings.
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Tripoli
Stormont High School
Barb Shires
Andra Selck
Denise Dettmering
Sue Siggelkov
Charlene Bruns
Sue Davis
Teresa Pint
Diane Kent
Cindy Leonard
Steve Struck
Dennis Wood
Janice Kerr
Debi Sassman
Cathy Weidler
Shari Hodges
Carol Ellerman
Lynette Quass
Linda Kerr
Wende Bunger
Mary Pleggenkuhle
Linda Kirchhoff
Brenda Bergmann
Brad Bunce
Linda Davis
Alan Brandhorst
Paul Schnieders
Mark Gronemeyer
John Rewoldt
Mitch Doepke
Dean Gaede
Jon Ebersole
Lowell Kuecker wins 190 lb class at district wrestling meet
Wartburg freshman Lowell Kuecker captured the 190 pound title at the N.A.J.A. District wrestling tournament held at Graceland College Lamoni. He won 3-1 7-2 and 6-2. Kuecker and coach Dick Walker fly to Klamath Falls Oregon for the N.A.I.A. National tournament. Other Wartburg scorers were Roger Buchholz third at 142 pounds and Gene Johnson second at heavyweight. Rod Quass also competed but lost in the first round.
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Lowell Kuecker
Wartburg College
Graceland College
Lamoni
Lowell
Wartburg
Dick Walker
Klamath Falls
Oregon
N.a.la
Tripoli High
Roger Buchholz
Gene Johnson
Rod Quass
Coaches name All-Conference Wrestling Teams In 1971-72
Cedar-Wapsie coaches chose all conference wrestlers with Turkey Valley and Tripoli leading in placements. Turkey Valley topped with four first team picks and multiple ties. Tripoli also had four first team selections and a second team spot.
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Cedar-Wapsie
Turkey Valley
Tripoli
Butler Bremer Telephone Office Closes Saturdays
The Plainfield office will shut on Saturdays effective immediately while Monday to Friday hours stay 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. This change affects public access and service days.
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Butler-Bremer
Plainfield
Cedar-Wapsie names all conf girls basketball honorees
Cedar-Wapsie coaches announce the 1971-72 all conference selections for girls basketball. Tripoli places a first team, a second team and an honorable mention. The Tripoli Panthers finished the season 11 wins and 12 losses with a Twin Rivers Holiday tournament title and a 5-9 conference record.
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Cedar-Wapsie
Tripoli Girls
Twin Rivers
TV Documentary on Girls Athletics Scheduled
A nine-station television network will present a statewide documentary on the girls high school athletic program titled Something for the Girls. The Iowa Bankers Association sponsors the program which airs March 15 at 6 30 p m on WMT TV and KGLO TV and March 17 at 9 00 p m on KWWL TV.
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Iowa Bankers Association
Wmt-Tv
Kglo-Tv
Kwwl-Tv
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Ortsmen’s Club
Mmittees
Wapsie Sports
Ting Ie
Walter Steward
Bill Hills
Rich
E. G. Mich
Mering
Cty. Highway Dept
Frederick
Herbert Biesterfelt
Bremer Cty. Mutual Insurance
Lutheran Tourney
MONX
Jr. High
N.A.I.A. National Wrestling Tourney
Brian Blasberg
Randy Nelson
Lowell Ewald
Pete Reicks
Jim Yount
Dale Reicks
Larry Bergmann
Joe Kuennen
Richard Gienau
Gary Moellers
Keith Westendorf
Mike Buenzow
Dave Costigan
Dennis Ott
Lloyd Zander
Hwt
Bill Hildebrandt
Richard Reicks
Verne Walther
Tom Hogenson
Rick VanDaele
Dave Kalainoff
Dale Humpal
Steve Chidester
Rick Wegner
Kent Harris
Dale Fenner
Jim Humpal
Cedar-W
Tripolis
Diane Braun
Fredericksburg
Kathy Perry
Sandy Nowack
Sue Platte
Karen Oltrogge
Jenny Diercks
Kay Spiecher
Carol Blong
Sandy Bartels
Den
Joyce Schissel
Rose Werlsteffen
Sue Huebner
Donna Widdel
Marie Kuennen
Jane Mock
Jackie Boeckmann
Laurie Ellison
Ann Fink
Lela Smith
Angie Sullivan
Denise Schmitt
Jeanette Bartholomew
Tripoli Pantherettes
Pantherette
Letterwinners
Connie Matthias
Cocaptains
Nancy Pleggenkuhle
Kay Rathbone
Micki Bierman
Ranae Wittenburg
Judi Schuldt
Rhonda Pratt
Linda Buenger
Lynne Mager
Doris Buls
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