Rural Grandville School Group 1912 Pella Ties Noted
A photo from 1912 shows Grandville rural school pupils in Mahaska County near Pella. The group includes the Lydens De Konings Veldhuizens Kloostras Koordas and Pethovens who later migrated to Pella. The school, 14 miles from Pella, was a two story building with two teachers at times. It moved to the Matt Hall place around 1920 and a new one story school replaced it. The area now lies in New Sharon Community School District. A broad memory notes daily Scripture and Prayer with hymns Bible stories. spelling bees ciphering games and recess activities. Teachers pictured include Lucy Weisner and fellow educators like Hazel Henry Miss Barker Grace Parr Robert Priest Belle Robertson and several others. The caption lists many students in multiple rows.
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Iowa farmers urged to keep world image strong
Editorial lauds Des Moines Pella area farmers as Iowa remains a Midwest breadbasket. Robert Lounsberry notes 90 percent of production goes out of state, 43 percent overseas, urging land stewardship and continued efforts to boost Iowa’s export reputation. Clark Mollenhoff warns against political spin and calls for better products and credible pricing strategies.
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Senate Report and Community Center Plans Highlight Session
The General Assembly moves toward adjournment as appropriation bills pass and conference committees scrutinize disputed items open conferences allow broader changes. Legislators and reporters assess session results, while the Pella Community Center planning committee promotes broad public backing and a key upcoming meeting. Carl E. Boat Committee Co-Chairman
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