Planning For The Future Awakening In Pella
Community discussions highlight many current and proposed projects in Pella including a new middle school auditorium hospital and pool. Emphasis on youth involvement and long term planning to guide growth and shared responsibility for future generations.
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Pella
Christian “Opportunity Center
Central College
Marion County
Pella Community Hospital
Alvin Toffler
Weik
Planning ahead in the Central Business District study
A three part series highlights proposals from city planners about the CBD. Local residents are urged to study ideas, ask questions, and share views with the planning commission and city council. Grass roots involvement is emphasized to shape local outcomes.
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Central Business District
Pella
City Planning and Zoning Commission
From Two Phone Systems to Dial Progress in Harlan and Iowa Wrestling
A veteran columnist recalls Harlan's twin telephone networks and the shift to a modern dial system after a franchise change. He notes the impact on local news gathering and compares past wireless-style access with today’s direct dialing. He also recounts a record NCAA wrestling crowd in Ames and reflects on wrestling's fan appeal versus basketball. Finally, the Illinois House member outlines property tax relief ideas for seniors, proposing a tax deferral for residents 65 plus with long Iowa tenure.
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Pella
Harlan
U.S
Texas
JMT
Ames
Iowa
Iowa State
Tech
Iowa House
Ways and Means
House
Community Improvement Drive Seeks Local Support
Our local newspaper joins residents and organizations in a fundraising push for new school and civic improvements. Teams from schools, city groups, and businesses rally behind a unified plan to raise funds and drive community benefits.
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Pella Publications
Richard D. Barton
Beverly & Symon
Dick Barton
Ditkce
Ernie Visser
Henry Fischer
Lota van Weelden
Pela
Merion
Mahasko
Poweshiek
Jesper
Pella Chronicle
Franklin
Petla
Kirkman
Legislative
Arvin
Family Recreation
Hwy
Vogelaar
John Allen
Jets
Iowa Press Association
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