Pella spring events and community notes mix joy and plans
The column lists a long sequence of springtime happenings in Pella. Tulip Time approaches in 30 days with bands, parades, and coronations. The Beau and Court thank-you moments, the FFA banquet, science fair notices, and art shows fill the calendar. Inquiries into plans for baby parades, Klompen, and new exhibits mingle with family activities, school concerts, and upcoming tours. The tone remains celebratory, foregrounding local people, schools, and traditions as warmer weather and holiday observances approach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lynnville-Sully
FFA
F.F.A
Gary van Genderen
Devin
Bill van Zante
Mohler Farm Yields Iowa Prehistoric Clues From Archaeology Tour
On the Mohler farm near Otley ISU archaeology students spent June 9 to August 7 studying Iowa’s earliest inhabitants. Guided by Professor David Gradwohl, they mapped 10 ft plots, uncovered Woodland and Oneota artifacts, rock circles, storage pits with seeds and fish remains, and crude and refined arrowheads. The project drew visitors from several states and highlighted Iowa history.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Carl Mohler
Otley
Mohler
David Gradwohl
Iowa State University
Ames
Gradwohl
Steven Palley
Palley
Prairie Creek
Des Moines
Red Rock
Mohlers
Lincoln
Nebraska
Derailment disrupts Milwaukee line near Ionia
Sixteen cars aboard a Milwaukee Railroad train derailed near Ionia but no injuries were reported. Authorities investigated the incident as crews cleared wreckage and restored service. Significant damage included rail damage. no other equipment or personnel were harmed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milwaukee RR
Ionia
Teacher central in history conference critique
At a University of Iowa conference educators heard that curriculum changes and new methods cannot replace strong teaching. Robert A. Waller, University of Illinois assistant professor, urged that the teacher remains the key to learning. About 150 Iowa and Illinois history teachers attended the 43rd annual gathering, including William Lubenow of Pella and John Bernard of Prairie City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa City
Iowa
University of Iowa
Robert A. Waller
University of Illinois
Waller
Iowa and
Ilinois
Teachers of History
William Lubenow
Pella
John Bernard
Prairie City
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Sylvia
Hawker
Anne Tusseling
Central College
Lly
Elaine Scha
Pretty Girls
Bev Tifal
of Pella
Christian High School
Beverly de Cook
Jean Kerr
Klompen
C.U.L
Central
White America
Shawn Miller
Cecil Williams
Estela Castro
Anton Kastberg
Sully
Charles Conover
Carolyn
Art Center
B.C
King Tut
Historical Museum
Capitol
Children’s Zoo
ISU
Easter Bunny
Clinton and
Briggs & Stratton
Mower Service
DeRuiter
Penla
Pella’ Area L.P
Henry
Bert Hagen
Oskaloosa
Oskalooss, Iowa
Hronicle
van Zee Implement
FELCO
The
Pella Chamber of Commerce
Farmer’s Co-Op Exchange
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