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Stand Up And Be Counted - Guest Editorial
Gerald W. Kirn
Signature On Will
Mr. G.W. Kirn, former Council Bluffs school master, attests to his signature on a will of the late Drew Pearson, Washington newspaper columnist who died last month. Pearson, who spoke before Southwest Iowa Teachers here on Oct. 13, 1938, died leaving…
Veteran Educator, Wife Will Mark Anniversary
Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Kirn . . . married 50 years.
Mrs. Gerald Kirn Dies
Mrs. Gerald Kirn
Kiwanis Heads
All suited up for their installation as district officers for the Kiwanis Club Saturday were Dick Hogan, left, governor, and Bob Hegland, right, lieutenant governor.
Kiwanis Greeting
The Rev. J. William Brewer, president of Downtown Kiwanis, presents a birthday card to Richard P. Hamilton, president of Hawkeye Kiwanis, to mark the 20th birthday of the Hawkeye club. The Hawkeye club was sponsored by the Downtown club when it…
K Of C To Note Diamond Jubilee
Discussing 75-year-old Charter . . . of Council 1115, Knights of Columbus of Neola are Victor Shea, Dave Stamp, the current grand knight, Clement Brich, and the Rev. Lawrence Beeson, chaplain.
Knoke Amendment Breaks Jam On State School Aid
Proposal Would Drop Sales Tax Increase
Rep. George Knoke
Unified Court Legislation Now Top Priority
Rep. George Knoke
Knoke Tells Of Candidacy For Assembly Post
George Knoke
County Atty. Knoke Seeks Re-Election
George Knoke
County Attorney
Knoke
Know Your Scenes:
A famous man once stood at this spot and reached a decision that changed the future of the city. This location has since become one of the top local attractions for sightseers. Can you identify the monument?
Answer: The Lincoln monument on…
Answer: The Lincoln monument on…
Know Your Scenes In Council Bluffs:
This remarkable steeple is considered one of the more authentic examples of Gothic architecture in town. The steeple and church were erected in 1931 to serve a congregation organized nearly 80 years ago. Where is it?
Answer: St. Paul's Lutheran…
Answer: St. Paul's Lutheran…
Know Your Scenes In Council Bluffs:
This imposing monument commemorates the heroism of an early Council Bluffs resident who met his death on a Civil War battlefield. It was erected in 1902 by "his comrades and school children of Council Bluffs."
Answer: The Col. William H. Kinsman…
Answer: The Col. William H. Kinsman…
Know Your Scenes:
This bronze tinted bird with the fancy sun visor puts on a colorful nighttime exhibition each summer in Council Bluffs without leaving his time worn perch. Where is it?
Answer: The fountain in Bayliss Park.
Answer: The fountain in Bayliss Park.
Know Your Scenes:
A hearty, rugged band of travelers inspired this monumental cluster of boulders. The hefty stones commemorate one of the epic stories of the frontier west. Can you identify the marker?
Answer: The Mormon monument in Bayliss Park, erected by the…
Answer: The Mormon monument in Bayliss Park, erected by the…
Know Your Scenes:
For 74 years, Justice has been standing triumphant, scale in hand, watching the passing scene across the city. Can you identify the observation point? Here's a hint: This picture was taken with a telephoto lens.
Answer: The statue stands on top of…
Answer: The statue stands on top of…