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1981

Sun Photos from the 1980s and 90s – Don Stine

Black and white photo of Mount Vernon Band Director Don Stine marking off people who have practiced their instruments in preparation for the band trip to Washington D.C.

In this photo from the March 19, 1981, edition of the Sun, Mount Vernon Band … Read more …

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Sun Photos from the 1980s and 90s – Boy Scouts

Black and White photo of boy scouts Todd Bothel and Bill Strauss standing together.

Boy scouts Todd Bothel and Bill Strauss stand together in a photo in the July … Read more …

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Sun Photos from the 1980s and 90s – Verla Scheetz

Black and white photo of Verla Scheetz standing behind a desk.

Verla Scheetz stands behind a desk in a photo from the August 27, 1981 edition … Read more …

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Sun Photos from the 1980s and 90s – Mary Riley

Mary Riley, new owner of the Holiday Restaurant, stands outside the building on a windy … Read more …

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Sun Photos from the 1980s and 90s – Representative George Petrick

George Petrick, Republican Representative from District 25, stands behind his desk in the Iowa House … Read more …

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Sun Photos from the 1980s and 90s – John Niederhauser

John Niederhauser reaches for some plates at J-Bo’s in a photo from the September 17, … Read more …

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Sun Photos from the 1980s and 90s – Scott, Jay, and John Moffit

Scott and Jay Moffit pose for a photo with John Moffit in his airplane in … Read more …

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Sun Photos from the 1980s and 90s – 1981 Hillcrest Women’s Open

Ruth Hargrove, Nivo Zeiser, Tami Christianson, Lee Brennaman, Barb Vig, and Sherry Saddler pose for … Read more …

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Sun Photos from the 1980s and 90s – 1981 Kolache Queen

Mary Ellen Henik, the 1981 Kolache Queen, poses for a photo in the July 16, … Read more …

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Sun Photos from the 1980s and 90s – New Owners of Bill’s Jack and Jill

Ron and Bob Hendricks, the new owners of Bill’s Jack and Jill, pose for a … Read more …

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Sun Photos from the 1980s and 90s – Harold Kruse and Rex DeWald

Sun Photos from the 1980s and 90s – Harold Kruse and Rex DeWald – Harold … Read more …

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Sun Photos from the 1980s and 90s – DeWald Lumber Co.

Sun Photos from the 1980s and 90s – Dewald Lumber Co. – Betty Murphy, Jim … Read more …

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