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Butler County Tribune-Journal and Clarksville Star
John (Johan) Jacob Helmus was born on September 24, 1931 to Dirk Helmus and Jantze Bakker Helmus at Middlestum, the Netherlands. He entered his heavenly home on December 6, at the age of 89 years. As a child he attended a Christian grade school. His church youth group found him...
Butler County Tribune-Journal and Clarksville Star
As I alluded to the Middle East a few weeks ago, I thought it would be appropriate to follow-up by including some details on Syria that you more than likely have not heard about. I apologize if you aren’t interested in this, but it has a global impact and is important even in Iowa. These conflicts shape a great deal of international relationships that can affect the strength of trade and partnerships. In Iowa, this might mean sharing of farming technology, practices, and where Iowa crops are going. For example, China purchases more than $5 billion in soy beans from the U.S. each year.
Butler County Tribune-Journal and Clarksville Star
Fred Maifeld, age 79, of Kesley, Iowa, was born to John and Esther (Essman) Maifeld on July 23, 1942 at home in rural Ackley. Fred graduated from Ackley High School in 1960 and Ellsworth Community College in 1962. He completed studies at the Graduate School of Banking in Madison, Wisconsin.
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