Old reservoir near Sunset Park eyed for renovation
A historic city reservoir northwest of Sunset Park, once a bustling rail and swimming hole, is being drained and considered for renovation. Locals fondly recall fishing, diving, and trains pumping water, but now the site is a marshy, algae covered eyesore with silt and trash. city officials say funds are lacking to improve it.
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Iowa tax bill faces critique by University of Iowa economist
University of Iowa economics professor Thomas F. Pogue condemned the 1971 tax package as contrary to most Iowans. He warned corporations would gain the most property tax relief while many households see tax increases, and urged a three factor corporate tax and more progressive individual taxes to fund broader relief. He noted nonresident and large corporations would benefit disproportionately.
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Waco area voters show strong turnout in school elections
In a light overall turnout, Waco district saw large participation with key contests for school board seats. The Kirkwood three fourths mills levy drew broad support area wide while Waco residents approved funding for athletic field dressing rooms and restrooms.
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Don Kirchner
Mid-Prairie Community
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Logan Reis
Melvin Gould
Dennis Hoff
James R. Strabala
Ralph Kleese
Joint County Board
Kalona
Bomb explodes near McGovern in Saigon church visit
A firebomb struck a Saigon church where Senator George McGovern met with religious and student leaders. McGovern escaped unharmed as aides and MPs evacuated him amid rocks and possible gunfire. Two unexploded bombs were found as flames damaged eight vehicles and a crowd gathered outside.
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Iowa Weather: Increasing Cloudiness and Cooler Tonight
Weather report shows increasing clouds and much cooler conditions tonight with lows from the upper 30s in the far northwest to the 40s in the southeast. Wednesday will be partly to mostly cloudy with temperatures in the upper 50s to upper 60s across the state.
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Porter Draws Ten Year Term for Embezzlement
Robert FE Porter pled guilty to embezzling 22909 while clerk of the Washington County district court. He received two 10 year and two 5 year sentences with paroles for the last three counts totaling 20 years and potential early parole for part of the sentence. The judge noted a public trust in the clerk's office and ordered restitution efforts while citing prior leniency in a separate case.
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Rob Abell
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