The Weekly Rocket by Senator Rocky De Witt (January 27, 2023)
The Weekly Rocket by Senator Rocky De Witt Week three has officially wrapped up and it has continued to get busier and busier with all of the subcommittee and committee meetings. This week we debated our first bill of the year. House File 68, the school choice proposal put forward by the governor, passed the…
Read MoreThe Weekly Rocket by Senator Rocky De Witt (January 23, 2023)
The Weekly Rocket by Senator Rocky De Witt After a three-day weekend to observe the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday, the legislators gaveled back in on Tuesday. The legislative week may have been shorter, but we still packed lots of business into the days we were at the Capitol. We saw the introduction of many…
Read MoreThe Alons Archive by Senator Kevin Alons (January 27, 2023)
The Alons Archive by Senator Kevin Alons We just finished week three in the Senate and the pace hasn’t slowed down with a wide range of issues to learn about, debate and potentially advance to law in Iowa. I met with, discussed and emailed many constituents on a variety of topics, met with an…
Read MorePage 9 — MVAO Pep Band & Wrestling, K-P Honor Roll
The MVAOCOU Pep Band recently invited alumni to play with them at a home basketball game. See that story and more school news — including the K-P Honor Roll and Dean’s Lists honors for local college students — on page 9.
Read MoreJulie E. Johndreau
Julie E. Johndreau, 76, of Lawton, Iowa, passed away on Tuesday, January 17, 2023 at her residence. Memorial services were held Saturday, January 21, 2023 at Community Presbyterian Church in Lawton. Burial will be at Banner Township Cemetery in Lawton at a later date. Online condolences may be directed to www.meyerbroschapels.com. Julie Ellen (Hall) Johndreau,…
Read MoreJoyce Rawson
Joyce E. Rawson, age 93, of Moville, passed away on Sunday, January 22, 2023 at the Heritage at Northern Hills of Sioux City. A funeral service will be held on Saturday, January 28, 2023 at 10:30 AM at the United Methodist Church of Moville with the Rev. Harold E. Werley officiating. Burial will be at…
Read MoreNorma Ann Hagemann
Norma Ann (Neal Johnson) Hagemann, 84, of Phoenix, Arizona, passed away on January 21, 2023 peacefully at home with family. A celebration of life will be held on March 18, 2023 at Norma and Ervin’s residence 3818 E Shea Blvd Phoenix, AZ 85028 Norma was born in Sioux City, IA on March 18,1938 to Mary…
Read MoreRichard Baker
Richard Baker, 76 of Moville, Iowa passed away Monday, January 23, 2023, at home surrounded by his family. There will be a celebration of life at a later date. Arrangements are under the direction of Waterbury Funeral Service of Sioux City. Richard Baker was born on December 31, 1946, to Howard and Joy (Lehner) Baker.…
Read MoreDonna Clark
Donna R. Clark, age 76, of Moville, passed away on Thursday, January 19, 2023 at Holy Spirit Retirement Home of Sioux City. A funeral service will be held on Thursday, January 26, 2023 at 6:00 PM at the Nicklas D. Jensen Funeral Home of Moville with the Fr. Randy L. Schon officiating. A visitation will…
Read MoreJerome “Jerry” Adams
Jerome “Jerry” Edward Adams went home to Jesus surrounded by family on January 14, 2023, after decline caused by stroke and ongoing challenges with Parkinson’s. A celebration of life service will take place on January 28th. Visitation 11:30am-12:30pm at Kirkwood United Methodist Church, St. Louis, MO. Service following at 12:30pm. www.boppchapel.com Born June 16, 1939,…
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