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Festival needs helpers Sometimes people in a town may not realize their help is needed. They may simply go about their business, enjoying local events, believing them to be well-run and in good financial shape. But is it true? Armstrong is making a plea to its residents these days. Organizers of the annual Fourth of July celebration say they need more help and volunteers. We encourage residents to consider pitching in. Contact a member of the Armstrong Betterment Club, or visit www.armstrongiowa.net State’s timing unwise We don’t like the idea of a major highway into Fairmont facing a lower weight restriction because of poor state planning. But this seems to be a real possibility. Highway 15 south of Fairmont is slated for an overlay, but not until 2012. In the meantime, the state proposes turning it into a 7-ton road for eight weeks during spring thaws. This would limit truck traffic.
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A neat idea for kids
We view as clever and safety-conscious the effort by local elementary schools, the city of Fairmont, local police, Community Ed and Rec, and local volunteers to institute “walking buses” in tow.
Bill of Rights protects individuals’ freedoms
Ask high school graduates whether the Bill of Rights governs cities and states and most of those who paid attention during civics class will answer, “Of course.” But the U.S. Supreme Court is pondering that very question.
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