YW to Hold Camp at Lake Darling
YWCA Campfire Camp plans finalization for a five day session at Lake Darling Youth Center west of Brighton in July 2026. Open to girls in 2nd through 6th grades with capacity for 90, featuring an Indian theme and craft focused activities.
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Lake Darling
Brighton
John Thorne
Sandee Berst
Pat Lechner
Jane Flanders
Jackie Wells
Jolene Krotz
Gladys Earl
Fran Moyer
Thorne
YWCA
Mary Butterbaugh
Kalona
Jean Swift
R. R
Washington
Nancy Nardy
Janet Fletcher
Crawfordsville
Linda Hayes
Emily Seifert
Iowa City
Debbie Swift
Jan Gallagher
IV7
Clare Lechner
Tracy Brown
Kathy Logan
Kris Erickson
Jan Coon
Sara Lechner
Teri Giardino
Rae Ann Giardino
Becky Evanovich
Mary Ellen Whitaker
Tornado Strikes Garton Farm Near Humeston Iowa
A tornado touched down in the Humeston area of Iowa damaging the Keiffer Garton farm. The original farm home and several smaller buildings were destroyed or badly damaged. Keiffer Garton and son Phil escaped injury and aid workers arrived to assist with cleanup.
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Humeston
Iowa
Wayne County
Keiffer Garton
Keiffer G. Garton
Washington
Garton
Phil
Gartons
Mosquito Nuisance Seen Likely Across Iowa This Summer
An Iowa State University entomologist warned of a potential worst mosquito problem in 10 years due to heavy rains and abundant standing water. Harold Stockdale said pupae will emerge as adults this week and urged draining pools to reduce larvae and pupae, though complete elimination is unlikely.
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Des Moines
UPI
Iowa State University
Harold Stockdale
Extension
Iowa
Ames
ISU
Waye Rowley
Stockdale
Veterans tax exemption bill eyed for Iowa veterans
World War II veterans in Iowa may gain a military service tax exemption if Governor Ray signs House File 811. The measure would make veterans who served Dec 7 1941 to Dec 31 1946 eligible. Applications must be filed at the Washington County assessor office in the McCreedy Building before July 1.
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The
Evening Journal
Iowa
Robert Ray
H. Ernest Lund
Washington County
McCreedy
Lund
Former town clerk faces county grand jury probe
Jerrilynn Garrels former Brighton town clerk bound over to Washington County grand jury for possible indictment on embezzlement by a public officer. Judge Dawson found enough information for grand jury review though no evidence of converting funds to personal use. Audit results to be studied by county and state investigators. Frazer Mineart and Landon testified that cash box and records were recovered from Garrels home.
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The
Evening Journal
Brighton
Jerrilynn Garrels
Washington County Grand Jury
Bernard C. Dawson
Garrell
Dawson
Garrels
Wendell Frazer
Frazer
Ed Mineart
Alonzo Landon
Council
Senior Citizens Seek Fair Entries at Washington County Fair
Rhua Davison of Wayland and Alice Mangold of West Chester lead the senior citizens division as they seek entries for all fair divisions. The Washington County Fair runs July 28 to 31, with exhibits due July 28 at the National Guard Armory. Exhibits display only, no judging or premiums.
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Rhua Davison
Wayland
Alice Mangold
West Chester
Hobby and Crafts
Washington County
National Guard
Fairgrounds
Washington
Art
Marion Timmins
Glenn Knupp
Henrietta Booth
Boyd Sietkas
Hubert Lines
William Norman
Alice Norman
Cloyce Tines
Glenn Thompson
Lyle Wilson
Don Darbyshire
Edwin Wittetoe
Donald Holmes
Art Duensing
Flo Cherry
Herb Hammen
Harold Klopfenstein
Laurel Statler
William Petratz
Kissinger cites high Cambodian civilian death toll after takeover
Secretary of State Henry Kissinger told reporters in Atlanta that reports indicate a very high civilian death toll in Cambodia since the Communist takeover. He noted fighting along the Cambodia South Vietnam border and on offshore islands, including near the Mayaguez incident. He described the evacuation-driven civilian losses as terrible and emphasized allies must share concessions for peace.
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Atlanta
UPI
Henry A. Kissinger
Kissinger
Mayaguez
Israel
Egypt
Middle East
Turkey
Ray hails Iowa rail program at Humboldt ceremony
Gov. Robert D. Ray praised the Iowa Energy Policy Council rail aid as a model of government in action during a recognition event for a 25.4 mile C and N W branch line project between Humboldt and Eagle Grove. The $1.8 million upgrade includes $800,000 state funds, a $500,000 Farmers Home Administration loan, and $500,000 railroad contribution.
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Humboldt, Iowa
UPI
Robert D. Ray
Iowa Energy Policy Council
Chicago and North Western
Here
Eagle Grove
Ray
Rayid
Iowa
EPC
Farmers Home
Railroad
Humboldt
Corn Belt Power Cooperative Sectrical Generation Pant
Iowa AG limits bond use for recreation centers
DES MOINES Iowa attorney general office ruled cities cannot issue industrial revenue bonds to finance recreation centers The opinion by Assistant Attorney John Beamer states recreation centers do not meet the commercial enterprise definition for tax exempt bonds The 1975 legislature approved a bill to bar bonds for commercial enterprises like discount department stores but it awaits Gov Ray signature
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Des Moines
UPI
Iowa
John Beamer
Robert D. Ray
Weather Summary: Partly cloudy and warm through Wednesday
Weather forecast notes partly cloudy skies with warm humid air through Wednesday. A chance of scattered thunderstorms this afternoon and tonight with highs in the mid 80s and tonight’s lows around 60s to upper 60s. Winds 5 to 15 mph and measurable rain chances of about 20 percent this afternoon and 40 percent tonight.
Iowa May unemployment steady at 6.2 percent
Iowa's seasonally adjusted unemployment rate for May stood at 6.2 percent, unchanged from earlier projection. The commission cited a small rise in unemployment after removing seasonal factors, with May unadjusted rate at 5.1 percent and total employment up in nonagricultural sectors while manufacturing declined. Civilian labor force rose to 1,379,800 as of May.
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Des Moines
UPI
Iowa
Iowa Employment Security Commission
Abe Clayman
Commission
Clayman
Civilion
SEMCO nears landfill start with two contracts let in Fairfield
Two contracts totaling 135 329 were awarded by SEMCO at Fairfield for the three county landfill project in mid July target. Kazin Construction submitted the rock bid at 3 50 per ton for an access road totaling about 46 200. Bill Reighard bid 3 71 per ton for landfill operation totaling 89 129 04 annually for 24 024 tons. Ed Richards bid 6 50 per ton. SEMCO authorized office facility purchase for 5 500 and a used weigh scale for 12 000. Washington County engineer Huber and Keokuk supervisor Kerr to arrange well and sewage disposal. Reschly announced second installment tax of 2 per person due in August and noted EPA review July 15 16. Washington residents to pay higher collection costs, private dump trips discouraged, public collection planned, landfill ready by July.
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Fairfield
Solid Waste Agency
SEMCO
Kazin Construction Co
Bill Reighard
Richland
Ed Richards
City Sanitation Service
Ottumwa
Semco Board
Washington County
Bob Huber
Mt. Pleasant
Huber
Keokuk County
Homer Kerr
Pete Pierce
Jefferson County
Washington Public Works
Jim Reschly
Reschly
Washington Sanitation Committee
Washington
Federal Environmental Protection Agency
CEPA
Washington City
EPA
Iowa Crops In Good Condition Despite Wet Weather
Iowa corn and soybeans remain generally in good shape while frequent rains slow fieldwork. Standings show 17% corn fair, 67% good, 16% excellent. 22% soybeans fair, 70% good, 8% excellent. Weed control and oats heading lag behind normal amid standing water and late alfalfa and red clover harvests.
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Des Moines
UPI
Iowa
Iowa Crop and Livestock Reporting Service
Lounsperry
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Cathy Hanson
YMCA
Pat
Jane
Hansen
Don Hanson
Journal
Bordwell
State Bureau of Criminal Investigation
Ford
George Wallace
America
Iowa Rail
Washington, Jefferson
Keokuk
Iowa Agriculure
Robert Lounsberry
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