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Residents of Magnolia point with pride at the little log cabin located in their city park. Although the cabin is not old, it is a replica of the typical home of early settlers in the community. The cabin, open to the public, houses relics…

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A Beetle Log Home . . . adds a touch of history to the neighborhood of Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Jensen of Harlan. Built by Jensen in just 86 days, the house has over 1,200 feet of living space. Although the house has no basement, a large utility room is…

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Admiring The Texture . . . of an exposed-log wall in one of the bedrooms is LaVale Jensen of Harlan. The adaptability of the logs enabled the Jensens to choose between paneling, dry-walling or leaving the logs exposed for a variety of interior…

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Logan Miller - 1st alarm desk, Central Sta. Bryant & Washington - 1950

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The "1901 Building" . . . at the Logan-Magnolia School Complex would be demolished if voters pass a bond issue. School officials say the old building allows "very little flexibility" in class programming.

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Long Logan Depot . . . measures 175 feet from end to end, and makes men wonder why such a large station was built.

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Rep. Ben F. Jensen of Exira, Republican from the Seventh Iowa District, tries a brief ride on a camel during his visit last week to Baalbek, Lebanon, with other members of the House appropriations subcommittee on agriculture. Lebanon natives keep a…

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The Eastside High School...will appear like this architectural drawing--in about seven years. In the first stage only the wing on the right foreground and a portion of the large wing in the rear will be built.

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The Difference A Couple Of Years Makes: In June of 1983, Long's Landing was under water, above. Heavy rains had flooded the area. This summer, the park is in good shape, below. Government money has been allocated to repair flood damage.

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George Beno, executive director of Iowa West Racing Association, is pictured in the covered grandstand at Bluffs Run with a poster showing 1987 earnings and payments for the dog track. Track owners say the overall economic impact of racing in…

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Viewed From The North...this photo shows how the addition is attached to the main Longfellow building. Robert C. Robinson of Council Bluffs was the architect. E.C. Underwood of Clarinda was the general contractor.

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Photograph of Fourth Grade Library Period, Longfellow School, 1940.

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Photograph of the interior of Longfellow School Library, students reading.

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Dr. Robert Looft, president/superintendent of Iowa Western Community College, stands on the bridge connecting the main campus with the Continuing Education Building. After 20 years helping develop the college, Looft said he still views his position…
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