This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
Life in Pella 1976 Bicentennial Reflections
Jane Osselink writes a bicentennial piece on Pella, Iowa, noting Dutch heritage pride, community bonds, and the evolution of leisure with Red Rock Dam creating lakes and parks. It highlights local history, migration patterns, schools, and major area industries including Rosscreen Company and Ver Meer Manufacturing supporting Central College and local facilities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pella
Jane Osselink
Midwest
Ain
Gentral College
Vander Zee
Scholtes
Europe
Netherlands
Augtria
Holland
Holand
Pélla
Rotary
Kiwanis
League of Women Voters
Lions
Jaycees
Red Rock Dam
Red Rock Lake
Des Moines
Rosscreen Company
Ver Meer Manufacturing
van Gorp Manufacturing, Inc
Central College