Statewide committee formed to back Shaff reapportionment plan
A Citizens for Reapportionment committee with about 30 Iowa citizens from all regions was announced in Des Moines to campaign for the Shaff plan to reapportion the town legislature. Chairman Robert K. Beck, a former state legislator and master editor, said the group will run an intensive statewide campaign to educate voters ahead of the December 3 ballot. The plan seeks a fairer urban share while protecting small communities and the balanced checks and balances foundational to Iowa's government.
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Des Moines
Shaff
Citizens For
Robert K. Beck
Centerville Lewegian
Beck
Towans
Iowa Press Association
Iowa
4 H Club News from Franklin Star and Jefferson Jills
The Franklin Starlettes 4-H Club met at Debra Weaver’s home for September with eleven members two leaders and four guests. Talks covered suiting clothes to the occasion proper hanging clothes food and exercise and pressing equipment. Janet Youngblue demonstrated pressing. Jefferson Jills met Sept 23 at Pat Fairholm’s home recalling fair accomplishments Mary Bock earned alternates in style review with blue ratings for Kathy Buss and Mary Bock. They planned a group meal and updated record books. Talks included Modeling the Right.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Franklin Starlettes 4-H Club
Debra Weaver
Pamela Mack
Linda Briddle
L. C. Youngblue
Janet Youngblue
Mary Richards
Jefferson Jills 4-H
Pat Fairholm
Mary Bock
Kathy Buss
Pat Williams
Bremer County extension notes lamb and cattle price outlook
The Bremer County Extension Director reports lamb prices are expected to ease through the year despite a smaller kill. ISU economist William Uhrig cites competing meats and drought as factors, with spring lambs at Omaha likely $22-$23. Cattle margins remain tight. ISU economist Francis Kutish predicts slight long term declines in slaughter cattle prices, but notes Iowa's grain position and feeder dynamics as advantages amid a volatile cycle.
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William Uhrig
Iowa State University Farm
Omaha
United States
Francis Kutish
Iowa State University
Kutish
Chicago
Iowa
How to Make a Belt Demonstration Featured
Mary Bock and Kathy Buss presented a belt making demonstration labeled Your Books and You. Mary Bock reported on the event highlighting craft tips and audience engagement during the session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Bock
Kathy Buss
Hortus Haven theme for 47th ISU Horticulture Show
A weekly garden column from County Extension Director Gene Vincent highlights the 47th Annual Horticulture Show by the Iowa State University Horticulture Club with the theme Hortus Haven. Exhibits on fruits vegetables and flowers plus corsage making and Hortiqueen crown planned for October 11 12 in the Memorial Union Sun Room on campus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gene Vincent
Iowa State University
Hortus Haven
Larry Goemaat
Steven Cohan
Memorial Union
Cattle Feeding Costs and Marketing Shifts Ahead
The text notes that cattle feeders must master buying, feeding, and marketing while controlling overhead costs and offering a standardized product to meet evolving market requirements. It emphasizes future pressure on efficiency and uniform quality in the cattle industry.
Infant Michael Joseph Fay Baptized at Sumner Church
The infant son of Mr. and Mrs. John Fay was baptized Sunday at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church Sumner with Rev Joseph Kleiner officiating. Sponsors were Mr. and Mrs. Leo Franzen. A dinner followed at the Fay home. Numerous relatives and friends visited and hosted at various homes in Sumner Fredericksburg and nearby. Traveling guests included Mr. and Mrs. Grant Rourke Sentinel Butte N D. and Ada McConkey.
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John Fay
Immaculate Conception Catholic Church
Sumner
Joseph Kleiner
Michael Joseph
Leo Franzen
Fay
Grant Rourke
Sentinel Butte
N. D
Ada McConkey
Lorenz Albrecht
Fredericksburg
Onc
Neil Ben
Lucille Dilley
Chester Pals
Claude Block
Wayne Oler
Arthur Flanscha
Robert
Terry Elliott
Gary Schultz
Donald Leyh
Herman Flanscha
Albert Rieck
Lloyd Ludwig
Robert Figanbaum
Ray Kuethe
Cedar Falls
Ray
Kathy
Loren Arns
Waverly Hospital
Ernest Sell
Paynesville
Minn
Arnold Rieck
Tom McCue
Leslie Huck
Larry
Clarence Huck
Paul Zabel
Fall spraying urged to curb dandelions in lawns
County Extension Director Gene Vincent and ISU turf expert Ed Cott urge fall application of 2 4-D to kill dandelions building seeds from last spring. ISU trials and golf courses show fall timing yields best kill as ornamentals are hardened. Expect slow results. tops may die before roots, with full effect by midwinter.
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Gene Vincent
Ed Cott
Iowa State University
Iowa State
Grass weed control during spring and fall spraying tips
The guide advises using the amine form of 2.4-D for full effect and, if unavailable, the low-volatile ester form, avoiding volatile esters or mixes with 2.4,5-T or brush killers. Apply in late September or early October after a frost, rake the lawn, spray on a calm sunny day with 24 hours before or after rain, and spray until the plants are slightly moist.
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Tripoli
Tastee
Bremer County
William A. Buckley
Robert J. Sassman
Jefferson Jills
Howard
National Water Well Assn
Waterloo
Adams
Hammond
Carl Mellett
Red Oak
Pinhook
Tripoli Grain & Feed
Dan Mast, Mer
Tripoli, Iowa
Motorola
Adio and TV
Eighborly
EPAIR
Mason City Junior College
Ray’s
Dacron
Steven Falcon
Ray’s Clothiers & Cleaners
Slent
Ford
Wm. Ambrose Auto
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