Keota High presents The Sound of Music musical production
Keota High unveils Rodgers and Hammerstein's The Sound of Music with Pam Sieren as Maria and Karen Snakenberg as Mother Abbess. The cast includes Rick Wickenkamp Captain von Trapp and Terry Cochran as Rolf with a large nun chorus and 20 supporting roles. Curtain at 8 p.m. Nov 11 12 and 2 p.m. Nov 14. Iowa Democrats keep legislature control after election. historical notes show earlier periods of Democratic majorities 1848 1852 with later shifts and slim margins in 66th 67th assemblies.
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Smokey the Bear Dies at National Zoo
Old Smokey Bear, a 26 year old black bear and symbol of fire prevention, died in his sleep at the National Zoo. A Forest Service spokeswoman said it was due to old age after the bear stopped coming out of his cage and was watched daily.
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Bomb hoax empties Washington Junior High School
A telephoned bomb threat forced evacuation of Washington Junior High School with about 550 students and staff. They were bused to the National Guard Armory and returned after noon as no explosives were found. officials continue the investigation into the caller.
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Pork group fights turkey ham labeling decision
National Pork Producers Council reacts to Agriculture Department rulings allowing a smoked turkey product to be labeled turkey ham. Officials warn the move misleads consumers and plans to push public comments before the Nov. 24 deadline while noting separate standards for poultry sausage are still in development.
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Plan to elect eight Washington County Extension Council members
The Washington County Extension Council announces eight township election meetings to elect council members. Nominating committees will propose two candidates per township. Elections run November 12 to 22 at various township locations with 4-H family night programs planned for six meetings.
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Lottery winner earns million via New York Empire Stakes
John Sartoretti, 26, won $1,000 a week for life in the Empire Stakes drawing in New York. The former NY Telephone Co installer plans to buy a Cadillac, vacation, and retire, securing at least $1 million.
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Weather outlook for Iowa zones 10 and 13
Partly cloudy and colder tonight with a low near 30. Mostly clear and colder Wednesday with a high in the low 40s. Winds northwest at 15 to 25 mph tonight.
Veterans Day closures across Iowa institutions observed
The courthouse will close Thursday November 11 for Veterans Day, joined by banks and other state and local offices while most retail businesses stay open.
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Fire damages downtown YMCA in Des Moines
An overnight fire at the downtown YMCA in Des Moines caused about 13000 dollars in damages. Fire officials reported the blaze began behind a counter in a north end recreation area before 3 am after a passing motorist alerted authorities. One resident was treated for smoke inhalation and released. no cause had been determined.
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Muscatine Man Files $6.3 Million Suit After May Crash
Dean Sackman sues for 6.3 million in connection with the May Iowa 70 crash near West Liberty that killed his wife Mary L. Sackman, 43, and her two teenage sons when a grain truck blew a tire and swerved into their car. Sackman was a passenger.
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